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Do you want to be part of one of the fastest-growing sectors in Charlotte? If you are thinking about changing careers, if you have worked in the energy industry in the past, or if you ever thought you would like to be part of this exciting field, then this event is for you.

Join representatives from local energy businesses, colleges and employment associations at “Energy Careers for a Bright Future,” a day-long information expo where you can learn about opportunities in energy-related career fields. This event is sponsored by the Charlotte Regional Partnership’s “Charlotte USA – The New Energy Capital” initiative and hosted by Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) at the Harris Conference Center.

This event will provide answers to the following questions:
•  What are the available energy industry opportunities?
•  What are the skills needed to take advantage of those opportunities?
•  How do your current job skills match up with what’s needed in the industry?
•  What training is available to help you upgrade your existing job skills?

Seminars offered throughout the day will focus on these topics:
•  Job growth projections in traditional and nontraditional energy businesses.
•  Career possibilities within the energy cluster.
•  Exploration of skill sets required by energy-related industries.

When:  Tuesday, August 3, 2010; 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where:  Harris Conference Center, CPCC Harris Campus
3210 CPCC Harris Campus Dr., Charlotte, NC 28208
Cost:  $25 per person (lunch provided)
Registration:  Call 704.330.4223 or register online at www.cpcc.edu/energy/event by July 23. Registration is limited to 250 people, so sign up today.

Google map to event | Harris Conference Center website

Note: This is not a job fair opportunity. No résumés will be accepted during the event.


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