On Thursday, October 2, the regular business spotlight program at Hull will focus on a leading HR and payroll company, ADP. It’s an opportunity for students desiring a career in that field to learn more and network with professionals. Learn more here.
Skilled, certified tower technicians are critical in supporting the telecommunications industry. As 5G, broadband, and fiber projects expand and increase, so does the need for this workforce. “These projects allow employment for skilled tower technicians to build, upgrade, and maintain cell towers, antennas, and related equipment,” said Aiken Technical College Director of Continuing Education Athena Freeman. “The current pool of trained tower technicians is small and does not meet the demand.” To help address this workforce need, Aiken Tech is offering a certified tower technician course from October 13-25. The
The Hull College of Business is trying to make sure that students have a chance to take coursework and start to learn how to run a business. Its Dean, Mark Thompson explains more: “One of the things that Hull College has done and continues to look to do is to create dual degree options. We do this with our professional students, where we have medical school students, we have dental school students that are pursuing their MD and DMD while also pursuing an MBA. So that’s one of our sets
The Hull College of Business offers dual degree options, which can lay the groundwork for career success. Learn more about the programs here.
The Community Foundation for the CSRA (CFCSRA) and Golden Harvest Food Bank are continuing their partnership to attack food insecurity head-on on a local college campus. The Knights Corner Food Pantry opened in Aiken Technical College’s Student Activities building in the fall of 2024. That anniversary was celebrated during a recent open house. A study by the Government Accountability Office found that 3.8 million college students, that’s an estimated 23%, face food insecurity. Of that number, 2.2 million are classified as very low food security, meaning they often skip meals
It’s a good sign of growth when a company or organization adds a significant number of new staff positions. Dr. Mark Thompson, Dean of the Hull College of Business, explains why this is happening now and how it helps those wanting to study at the Business School. “The Hull College of Business hired six new faculty members this past year, starting this fall, that is the most we’ve had in our history. A lot of that is due to President Keen making the investment in the Hull College of Business.
This year marks the most new hires in the Hull College of Business’s history. The move allows for more classes and more opportunities for students interested in building a career in business. Please watch this short clip.
Training comes in different forms— very hands-on in the manufacturing world—high tech in the Cyber world, etc. What about the presentation part of getting the job? Today, Dr. Mark Thompson, Dean of AU’s School of Business, explains new developments in helping prepare students for the real world. ABD: Mark, how are you retooling your academic center to get the students ready for their careers? MARK: So, the Business School has a Career and Academic Planning Center, and historically, it has served our students by providing one-on-one advising, one-on-one in terms
The Hull College of Business has created a successful strategy for meeting the needs of a growing workforce. The school has focused on the development of one-on-one advice through internships with area employers. The major benefit is honing professional development skills. Please click to watch this short clip ahead.
For the fourth year, Newsome Electrical Construction LLC (NEC) is returning as a Title Sponsor of the AGC East Georgia Skills Challenge. This workforce development initiative targets high school students across 14 counties, delivering training in their choice of 10 construction-focused disciplines. High schools offering construction and/or welding programs are invited to participate. Schools that commit to the program will incorporate training materials into their curriculum, and each school may select two students per discipline to compete at the regional challenge. “Investing in and supporting career development opportunities that prepare
