Rasmussen College Gears Up to Help Students Capitalize on Latest Job Growth

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With the latest jobs report showing a surge of 200,000 new jobs created during the month of December, soon-to-be college graduates are starting to see a brighter employment future on the horizon. To help give students the edge they need to compete amid a tight job market, Rasmussen College is gearing up to host its annual nationwide Winter Career Expo next month.

"The latest job statistics are encouraging and demonstrate that companies are once again hiring. This is definitely welcomed news for the economy as a whole, but an especially good sign for students who have worked so hard to pursue an education and are about to embark on a new career," said Rasmussen College National Director of Career Development Tamryn Hennessy. "This year's Career Expo theme is networking and we will be hosting events at every campus—all of which are open to the public—that provide tips on how to make connections to find a job, as well as opportunities to meet with potential employers in each geographic location."

Recent job numbers show strong gains in the healthcare industry, with 315,000 jobs added in 2011, including nursing and other allied health fields. The manufacturing sector has also been a bright spot in the slow economic recovery, gaining 325,000 new jobs since February 2011. Hennessy says that as U.S. manufacturing recovers, companies will also need to scale up corporate services—such as HR, accounting, IT and marketing—to keep pace, which will likely fuel job growth in these areas as well.

Rasmussen College offers affordable and flexible programs both online and at 22 campuses in Minnesota, Florida, Wisconsin, Illinois and North Dakota. Certificate, diploma, associate, bachelor's and new accelerated bachelor's degree completion programs are available in a wide range of Nursing, Health Sciences, Business, Technology and Design, Justice Studies and Education fields that enable students to quickly earn a relevant degree, and immediately pursue some of the most in-demand careers with hands-on, practical experience.

The annual Career Expo takes place on February 16 at all Rasmussen College campus locations. The event is offered at no cost and open to the public. For more information about specific events taking place, go to www.Rasmussen.edu/careerexpo.

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ABOUT RASMUSSEN COLLEGE
An innovator of higher education, Rasmussen College is a regionally-accredited, private college that specializes in offering the most in-demand degree programs in a highly supportive, student-centered educational environment.  Rasmussen College offers market-relevant programs from the certificate and diploma level through the associate's and bachelor's level online and across its 22 campuses in the Midwest and Florida to more than 15,000 students. By combining its expertise in career development with high academic standards and with unparalleled student support services, graduates of Rasmussen College leave with the most up-to-date knowledge, the skills that employers look for, and the tools to succeed in their chosen field.  Since 1900, the primary focus at Rasmussen College has remained constant: student achievement is of the upmost importance, the employer who hires its students continues to be a valued partner, and Rasmussen College is dedicated to being a primary contributor to the growth and development of the communities it serves. For more information about Rasmussen College, please visit www.Rasmussen.edu.

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