Considering a Career Transition? Bryant & Stratton College Online Announces “How-To” Webinar

Webinar will be held on September 22 and will discuss multiple topics related to creating and executing a plan for changing careers

BUFFALO, NY (September 13, 2011) – Bryant & Stratton College Online announced today that it will be hosting a free career education webinar for current Bryant & Stratton College Online students, prospective students and anyone else interested in learning how to manage career advancements, transitions and changes. The free webinar, titled “Getting from Here to There,” will take place on Thursday, September 22, from noon to 1:00 p.m. EDT.

Acclaimed career coach Kim Dority will lead the webinar. Ms. Dority is a frequent presenter for Bryant & Stratton College Online and has been writing about and teaching courses on career development for more than a decade.

“In today’s competitive job market, individuals need to have a focused strategy when it comes to making career changes,” said Dority. “This involves building a foundation of information, connections and resources to develop and execute a smart, realistic plan. Whether the goal is to earn a promotion, transition to a new role or company or switch careers entirely, this webinar will provide practical tips to attendees on how to best position themselves for success.”

The “Getting from Here to There” webinar will provide advice and tips on how to create and execute an effective career plan, including information on strategic planning, targeted goal setting and identifying valuable contacts and resources. The webinar will enable attendees to:

• Clarify the type of career change they want to make and why
• Identify what actions and information are needed to accomplish this change
• Put together a realistic action plan for achieving this career change goal

“Staying in a job you’re not happy at or have outgrown is often frustrating, but the task of how to find a new job or change careers may be even more daunting and can leave people feeling stuck,” said Scott Traylor, Associate Campus Director for Online Education at Bryant & Stratton College. “This webinar is designed to give those in the workforce the tools and knowledge they need to take the first step and learn that with the right plan, transitioning is possible.”

The webinar is offered for free by Bryant & Stratton College Online and is open to current students, prospective students and others seeking information on various types of career changes and how to develop strategic plans to make such changes. Those interested in attending are invited to register at http://online.bryantstratton.edu/webinar/. Additionally, following the webinar, attendees will be able to download a hand-out recapping the top tips they can deploy to pave the path for career success.

To learn more about Bryant & Stratton College and for information about its online degree programs, go to http://online.bryantstratton.edu. Bryant & Stratton College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.      

About Bryant & Stratton College Online

Bryant & Stratton College is a private career college delivering outcomes based education and training through a flexible, contemporary curriculum in a personalized environment.  The College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and has locations in New York, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin, as well as an Online Education division, and a Professional Skill Center. For over 155 years, Bryant & Stratton College has been providing real world education leading to bachelor’s and associate’s degrees and professional certificates. Bryant & Stratton College Online offers five online bachelor’s degree programs, eleven online associate’s degree programs and eleven online certificate programs in a variety of fields including business, criminal justice, financial services, healthcare, human resources and information technology. Some online programs are not yet available in all states. For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of graduates and other important information, please visit www.bryantstratton.edu/disclosures.  General information about Bryant & Stratton College and its online degrees can also be found at http://online.bryantstratton.edu.