GREENVILLE, Pa.—Hundreds of students and representatives from 75 colleges, universities, trade schools, businesses, career centers, and military branches are set to attend the Mercer County Guidance Counselors Association College Fair at Thiel College in the Rissell-Beeghly Gymnasia from 9–11 a.m. on Thursday, October 5.
All Mercer County High Schools are invited to bring their junior and senior students to the fair, which is also free and open to the public. Representatives will distribute materials and talk with students and other interested members of the community about colleges and career choices.
Recruiters from the U.S. Air Force, Army Marines, Navy and National Guard will be participating. Members of the Penn-Northwest Development Corporation will also be on hand as well as representatives from UPMC Horizon, UPMC Jameson School of Radiography, UPMC Schools of Nursing, Pittsburgh Job Corps Center and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency will be in attendance, too.
About Thiel College
Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.