South Piedmont Community College is pleased to announce its participation in the Department of Defense (DoD) Voluntary Education Program DoD Virtual Education Fair, taking place August 11, 2016, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST. In an effort to help make higher education more accessible to service members, veterans and family members, South Piedmont Community College will be one of the many institutions chatting live with prospective students to answer their questions. Registration is required to participate and is open at www.dodeducationfair.com .
Unique to this event will be the introduction of the new Service members Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Career and Technical Education (CTE) certificate opportunities, designed to help service members acquire the necessary skills and education credentials for high-demand career and technical fields while on active-duty. The first pilot event demonstrated that institutions and government entities could collaboratively deliver a virtual event commensurate with the Presidential Executive Order for Principles of Excellence, designed to empower students by ensuring they have the information needed to make informed educational choices, while holding institutions of higher learning to the highest standards.
Representatives from participating schools and government organizations will be available via live chat during the fair, offering informative, pressure-free discussions where members can learn about the following topics:
- Institutions partnering with the DoD to deliver quality education at all levels
- Financial aid options to help defray the cost of a post-secondary education
- Degree and certificate program opportunities
- Post 9/11 GI Bill® benefits
- Credentialing opportunities