Friday, September 18, 2009

Pine Technical College to host college fair

Preparations are under way for the biggest annual college fair in east central Minnesota, to be held at the Pine City armory Fri. Sept. 25 from 9 a.m. to noon. The Pine Technical College Office of Student Affairs is hosting the event which draws more than 1,000 high school students.

"Our annual college fair is always a hit," says Jodie Klinkhammer, Assistant to the Dean of Student Affairs and Student Affairs Office Manager. "It’s a flurry of activity, and nearly every high school and alternative learning center in our region brings busloads of students for the valuable information available," Klinkhammer explains.

At the event, more than 55 area community colleges, technical colleges, private and public universities will be present to answer current and prospective students' and parents' questions about admissions, financial aid, transferring and more. In addition, all branches of the U.S. military will be present to answer questions regarding serving. The event is open to the public.

What: College Fair
Where: Pine City Armory, Hwy. 61
When: 9 a.m. to 12 noon
Date: Fri. Sept. 25
Who: Open to the public

For more information, call Jodie Klinkhammer at 320-629-5117 or e-mail: klinkhammerj@pinetech.edu.

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