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Celebrating Peirce’s military past, present, and future on Veterans Day 2013

Peirce College was founded after the Civil War ended in 1865 to help Union military members prepare for civilian jobs. We’ve continued that rich tradition for 148 years by supporting military students and alumni in their higher education journey through scholarships, grants, career development support, and job placements after graduation. We also employ a number […]

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What professionals need to know about LinkedIn

LinkedIn isn’t just for job seekers. Every professional should be using this social networking site to organize and stay up-to-date with their professional contacts, engage in knowledge sharing, and cultivate their online reputation. That was one of the core messages shared by Brian Wiggins, Audience Development Director of the Philadelphia Business Journal, during the “LinkedIn […]

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Meet recruiters that are hiring in Philly

BUILD A NETWORK: Speak with professionalsat our Job Fair on Nov. 15 Talking face-to-face with a potential employer is one of the best ways for job seekers to get noticed. Opportunities for these conversations don’t come often, which is why you should attend our Job Fair on Friday, Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 […]

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4 daylight saving safety tips

SAFETY TIPS: 4 tips for staying safe in the city With daylight hours shrinking as daylight saving time comes to an end this week, we wanted to use the occasion to remind students of several safety tips they should always keep in mind. Read on for our four daylight savings safety tips for college students. […]

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Police Deputy Commissioner spotlights Philadelphia law enforcement trends

CRIMINAL JUSTICE: Deputy Commissioner Betheland I posed for a photo We recently had the pleasure of welcoming Deputy Commissioner Kevin Bethel of the Philadelphia Police Department to the College. He came to speak to Peirce Criminal Justice students, Paralegal students, and faculty about charting a career in the law enforcement profession, and what students need […]

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