DSC alumni association hosts communication workshop for job seekers, Oct. 9

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Sept. 25, 2014) – In advance of the upcoming MEGA Job Fair at Daytona State College’s News-Journal Center on Oct. 14, the DSC Alumni & Friends Association will host a workshop, Abracadabra! Discovering the Magic of Effective Communication, on Thursday, Oct. 9, at 3 p.m.

Presented by Jennifer Kranz, associate director of the college’s Writing Center, and Holly Hollins, faculty member in DSC’s School of World Languages and Speech, the workshop addresses preparing effective resumes and cover letters, interview pointers and other job-seeking tips.

What: Abracadabra! Discovering the Magic of Effective Communication
Where: Daytona Beach Campus, Hosseini Center, Madorsky Theater, 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd.
When: Thursday, Oct. 9, 3 p.m.

The 90-minute workshop is free and open to DSC students and alumni. Seating is limited; reservations can be made online.

Earlier this year, the association kicked off its membership drive, aimed at inviting former students to join at no cost. In addition to being open to anyone who has earned a degree or certificate from the college, membership also is open to those who have taken at least one course, as well as transfer students, non-credit and continuing education students.

By taking advantage of their free membership, alumni enjoy these benefits:

• Invitations to special “alumni and friends only” events
• Networking opportunities
• Free admission to Southeast Museum of Photography programs and a 10 percent discount on gift shop purchases
• Free use of the DSC Library
• Free use of the College Writing Center
• Free use of the DSC Career Placement Center
• Use of the Lemerand Fitness and Aquatic Centers
• Complimentary online subscription to the DSC President’s Communique
• Use of the Dental Hygiene Clinic (DeLand Campus only)
• Use of Massage Therapy (Daytona Beach Campus only)
• Use of Cosmetology services (Daytona Beach and Deltona campuses only)
• Use of Barbering services (New Smyrna Beach-Edgewater Campus only)
• Access to quality programming delivered by WDSC TV-15

*All Benefits require a valid DSC Alumni ID card which can be obtained by completing and submitting the Alumni Association Membership form at Alumni.DaytonaState.edu.

To become a member or for more information, visit the Alumni Association website or call (386) 506-4506.

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