Faculty and Industry Experts to Share Insights into Exciting Career Fields during Free Berkeley College Summer Workshops on July 10

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Tuesday, July 2, 2024

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FACULTY AND INDUSTRY EXPERTS TO SHARE INSIGHTS
INTO EXCITING CAREER FIELDS DURING
FREE BERKELEY COLLEGE SUMMER WORKSHOPS ON JULY 10

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Students can gain valuable insight into some of today's most exciting career fields during Berkeley College's 2024 Summer Workshops, held on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Woodland Park Campus, 44 Rifle Camp Road. Attendees will hear from expert guest speakers and learn about the training and skills needed to begin their educational and career journeys. The event is free, but registration is required.

Register Today: Click here to register for Summer Workshops at Berkeley College.

Business/Management/Marketing

Attendees will gain insight into the many different roles that keep different types of successful companies and organizations running through a hands-on experience with Berkeley College professors. Discuss teamwork, leadership qualities, and the skills employers look for in today's competitive market.

Guest Speakers:Melanie Balestro, Director, Technical Training/Information Services and Support, Atlantic Health Systems; Brent Williams, Head of Partnership Marketing, New York City Football Club; and Madison Frazier, Broker Associate, Option 1 Realty Group (not pictured).

Healthcare

During interactive presentations and demonstrations provided by professionals and instructors, students will learn about some of the training and skills needed to be successful in different areas of the allied healthcare industry, one of today's most in-demand careers.

Guest Speakers:Deb Ras, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Saint Michael's Medical Center (not pictured); Hamde Miqbel, Director of Nursing, Saint Michael's Medical Center; and Renuka Rupee, PCT, St. Joseph's Medical Center (not pictured).

Graphic Design/Interior Design

Attendees will learn about turning a passion for design into an exciting career with hands-on experience from Berkeley College professors. Hear about the broad range of skills taught in the College's specialized design studios as well as potential careers in the fields of graphic and interior design.

Guest Speakers:Carolina Pena, Graphic Designer, JRM Construction Management; Wimper Briones, Marketing Director/Creative Director, Materials, Inc.; Danielle Ehrgott, BES Construction (not pictured); and Leila Evloeva, Entrepreneur, Elite Design Manufacturing (not pictured).

Fashion

From buying to merchandising, this workshop will give attendees an overview of the many careers in the fascinating business of fashion. Learn from industry-trained faculty and guest speakers from leading fashion companies.

Guest Speakers:Jesenia Espinal, Director of Product Development, Victoria's Secret & Co.; and Jasmine Stewart Brown, Product Development Associate, Walmart.

Justice Studies/Legal Studies/National Security

Investigate careers in the fascinating and in-demand areas of criminal justice, legal studies, and national security. Attendees will gain hands-on experience from Berkeley College professors and get a behind-the-scenes look at what is really involved in these exciting fields.

Guest Speakers:Lachanee Scott, Commercial Real Estate Paralegal, RIC Energy; Officer Olivia Strama, Bernards Township Police Department; and Marilyn Bernardino-Redondo, Senior Intelligence Research Specialist, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (not pictured).

About Berkeley College

Berkeley College, founded in 1931, is a career-focused institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education that offers students Master's, Bachelor's, and Associate's degree and Certificate programs in more than 20 career fields. The College also offers Continuing Education programs to enhance career credentials.

Berkeley College has campuses in New York City and in Newark, Woodbridge, and Woodland Park, NJ, with more than 3,500 students enrolled. In addition, Berkeley College Online® serves a global population. U.S. News & World Report has named Berkeley College among the Best Colleges for Online Bachelor's Programs and among the Best Online Bachelor's Programs for Veterans, for 11 consecutive years. Berkeley College is also ranked among the Best Regional Colleges/Universities in the North in the 2023-2024 edition of the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges survey. The website address is https://BerkeleyCollege.edu.

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