Business conference attracts future students
Madison Dennis
Issue date: 11/5/09 Section: Campus Life
During Opportunities in Business Day, Seth Holder, a local investor for EdwardJones, couldn't help but express his feelings about Pitt State.
"They didn't pay me to say this, but I got a great education here," said Holder.
Holder was a featured speaker at the business event, held on Tuesday in the Crimson and Gold Ballroom.
"[The purpose is] to expose high school and community college students to careers in business," said Jon Bartlow, assistant director of admission. "Also, to let them find out more about what they would be doing in those jobs from professors and others who are working in the field."
Pittsburg State University hosted high school and community college students from the surrounding area at this annual educational conference.
"We had record numbers with around 145 students and 20 counselors," said Bartlow.
Ten high schools and four community colleges attended this conference. These students had a chance to learn about real-world careers in accounting, management and marketing, finance, banking and computer science and information systems. Between 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., students were also given a chance to tour the university and ask questions about Pitt State.
"I really fell in love with the school and I really hope I get a chance to go here," said Anna Davied, a student from Fredonia High School.
Although it was a day to highlight business, the event wasn't centered on what Pitt State had to offer in that area.
"The day is more about professions and opportunities in business than it is about the PSU College of Business," said Bartlow.
However, the chance to display all Pitt State had to offer was not lost.
"Anytime we can get students on our campus is a great recruitment opportunity," said Bartlow.
In addition, the Admissions Office got a chance to increase the size of their network.
"When students attend such an event, the Admissions Office takes their names, addresses, interests, et cetera, and puts it in our database ... it is easier for us to alert them to opportunities at PSU they might be interested in," said Bartlow.
"They didn't pay me to say this, but I got a great education here," said Holder.
Holder was a featured speaker at the business event, held on Tuesday in the Crimson and Gold Ballroom.
"[The purpose is] to expose high school and community college students to careers in business," said Jon Bartlow, assistant director of admission. "Also, to let them find out more about what they would be doing in those jobs from professors and others who are working in the field."
Pittsburg State University hosted high school and community college students from the surrounding area at this annual educational conference.
"We had record numbers with around 145 students and 20 counselors," said Bartlow.
Ten high schools and four community colleges attended this conference. These students had a chance to learn about real-world careers in accounting, management and marketing, finance, banking and computer science and information systems. Between 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., students were also given a chance to tour the university and ask questions about Pitt State.
"I really fell in love with the school and I really hope I get a chance to go here," said Anna Davied, a student from Fredonia High School.
Although it was a day to highlight business, the event wasn't centered on what Pitt State had to offer in that area.
"The day is more about professions and opportunities in business than it is about the PSU College of Business," said Bartlow.
However, the chance to display all Pitt State had to offer was not lost.
"Anytime we can get students on our campus is a great recruitment opportunity," said Bartlow.
In addition, the Admissions Office got a chance to increase the size of their network.
"When students attend such an event, the Admissions Office takes their names, addresses, interests, et cetera, and puts it in our database ... it is easier for us to alert them to opportunities at PSU they might be interested in," said Bartlow.
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