Savannah Tech to host Military Career Fair at Fort Stewart

More than 20 companies will be ready to hire soldiers, veterans and family members

SAVANNAH – Savannah Technical College will host a Military Career Fair and Hiring Event from 10 a.m., to 3 p.m. on October 7, 2014 at Building 705 (100 W. 15^th Street) on Fort Stewart, Georgia. This event is open to soldiers, veterans and their family members. More than 20 companies will be available to meet with military about jobs, including Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Firth Rixson, Elan Technology, SNF Holding Company, Home Depot, UPS and more.

The College’s faculty and staff are proud to assist veterans, military members, dependents and spouses in furthering their education and job placement. STC is an approved member of the Veteran’s Education Assistance program and the Soldiers Opportunity College (SOC). Active Duty and Georgia residents may qualify for in-state tuition rates with active duty status and proof of residency.

For more information about this career fair and military hiring event or STC’s programs for military, contact Jeff Ashmen, STC’s Military Outreach Coordinator at 912.443.4155 or jashmen@savannahtech.edu or visit: www.savannahtech.edu/military.

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#1506 | September 23, 2014
Military Outreach Contact: Jeff Ashmen
912.443.4155 or jashmen@savannahtech.edu

Media Contact: Amy Shaffer, APR
912.443.5512 or ashaffer@savannahtech.edu

A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, Savannah Technical College (Savannah Tech) is the premier provider of career-ready technical education in Coastal Georgia, offering a comprehensive range of nearly 150 market-driven programs, preparing students for high-demand careers including Aviation Technology, Cybersecurity, Health Sciences, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Automation & Robotics, Information Technology, Culinary Arts, Public Services and more. With campuses in Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty Counties, Savannah Tech serves more than 13,000 credit and non-credit students with a variety of pathways to success, including dual enrollment programs for high school students and specialized support services for military veterans and their families. Beyond academics, Savannah Tech is an economic and community development partner, collaborating with industry leaders to provide customized training programs, assessment services, and continuing education opportunities. For more information, visit www.savannahtech.edu.

Savannah Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, diplomas and technical certificates of credit. Questions about the accreditation of Savannah Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Savannah Technical College complies with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.