Webinar will be held on August 17; focus on tips on building a compelling LinkedIn profile, unique job-search features and tools, and long-term strategies for building a professional network

Buffalo, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/11/2011 -- Bryant & Stratton College Online announced today that it will be hosting a webinar at no cost for current Bryant & Stratton College students, prospective students and anyone else interested in understanding how to find jobs on LinkedIn and increase their profile's visibility to potential employers. The free webinar, titled "Building Your Career Opportunities on LinkedIn," will take place on Wednesday, August 17, from noon to 1:00 p.m. EDT.

Kim Dority of Dority & Associates, Inc. will lead the webinar. Ms. Dority is a career coach who has been writing about and teaching courses on career development for more than a decade. She has also spoken at numerous national professional conferences on this topic.

"LinkedIn has more than 100 million members making it the premier social networking site for building and maintaining career visibility and credibility. It can be an especially valuable tool for students looking to jumpstart their careers while still in college because of its potential to build a professional brand and make professional connections," said Dority.

"Build Your Career Opportunities on LinkedIn," will provide tips on how to best use the professional networking as a student or as an individual looking to switch careers. Attendees will gain a better understanding of how to build a compelling profile, use unique features and tools to apply for posted jobs, and create a long-term strategy for building a professional network.

The career education webinar is the second social media focused event that Bryant & Stratton College Online will host in August. The first webinar, titled "Social Media Do's and Don'ts," was held in early August and highlighted how other social networking sites, like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, can help or harm an individual's career. Points included tips on developing a social media strategy that positions being a student as a benefit instead of a drawback, using social media to build a career platform from which to launch job-hunting efforts, and which sites will deliver the greatest connection benefits. The webinar also provided examples of the kinds of career-damaging online activities that can spell job-hunting disaster now and for years to come. Those interested in reading the top tips from the webinar can do so at the Bryant & Stratton College Online blog.

The webinar is offered for free by Bryant & Stratton College Online and is open to current students, prospective students and others seeking information on how social media can help their job search and improve their career opportunities. Those interested in attending are invited to register at http://online.bryantstratton.edu/webinar/.

"LinkedIn is a powerful, but sometimes underutilized tool for job seekers. Even students who have grown-up in the social media era often lack the knowledge about all of LinkedIn's capabilities," said Scott Traylor, Associate Campus Director for Online Education at Bryant & Stratton College. "This webinar is designed to give job seekers the tools and knowledge they need to advance their job search and take another step to achieving their professional dreams. We are thrilled that Ms. Dority has agreed to lend her expertise for free to this effort."

Everyone who attends one of the social media webinars offered by Bryant & Stratton College Online will be able to download a hand-out recapping the webinar and the top tips they can deploy to pave the path for career success. For more information about Bryant & Stratton College Online, go to http://online.bryantstratton.edu.

About Bryant & Stratton College Online
Bryant & Stratton College is a private career college delivering outcomes based education and training through a flexible, contemporary curriculum in a personalized environment. The College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and has locations in New York, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin, as well as an Online Education division, and a Professional Skill Center. For over 155 years, Bryant & Stratton College has been providing real world education leading to bachelor's and associate's degrees and professional certificates. Bryant & Stratton College Online offers five online bachelor's degree programs, eleven online associate's degree programs and eleven online certificate programs in a variety of fields including business, criminal justice, financial services, healthcare, human resources and information technology. Some online programs are not yet available in all states. For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of graduates and other important information, please visit www.bryantstratton.edu/disclosures. General information about Bryant & Stratton College and its online degrees, can also be found at http://online.bryantstratton.edu.

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Expanded website will serve as the online source for higher education and career news for military spouses

Orchard Park, NY -- (SBWIRE) --05/10/2011 -- Just in time for Military Spouse Appreciation Day, which is Friday, May 6, Bryant & Stratton College Online announced today the expansion of their website http://www.SalutetoSpouses.com, an education portal and source of online information for military spouses. By featuring personal stories, resources, advice, tips and opportunities for community discussion, SalutetoSpouses.com will serve as a stable resource for education and career advancement information for military spouses.

Bryant & Stratton College Online has a tradition of successfully serving the educational needs of military veterans, retirees, active duty personnel and their families. Sponsored by Bryant & Stratton College Online's military relations department, SalutetoSpouses.com is the home of the college's Salute to Spouses Scholarship, which awards $6,000 towards a Bryant & Stratton College Online degree to spouses of active duty military personnel. The expansion of the site builds on the success of the scholarship and increases the resources available to military spouses interested in earning their degree or building a sustainable career.

The content on SalutetoSpouses.com, includes how to articles, tips, advice columns and personal accounts and is created and edited by military spouses.

"As military spouses, we understand the challenge of earning a degree or navigating the competitive job market while caring for your military family," said Allison Perkins, Editor at SalutetoSpouses.com. "SalutetoSpouses.com is a community where military spouses can find support, information and resources tailored to their unique needs."

SalutetoSpouses.com will engage its user community on a variety of topics through forums and blogs. Registered community members will also be able to receive a monthly newsletter that keeps them aware of new content that has been added to the site that month.

"We understand the commitment and sacrifices that military spouses make. We are proud to support them with the Salute to Spouses scholarship and now with SalutetoSpouses.com, which will help by providing critical information on career and education issues specific to their experience as a military spouse," said Ed Dennis, Military Relations Manager at Bryant & Stratton College Online. "Creating a portable and sustainable career is incredibly important for military spouses and often requires advanced education, but a college degree is now more accessible than ever to military spouses."

With over 155 years of experience, Bryant & Stratton College has been preparing students for professional careers through both campus and online degree programs. Bryant & Stratton College Online is proud to support the troops and their families. As a member of the Service members Opportunities College (SOC) consortium*, Bryant & Stratton College is also an approved institution for the training of U.S. veterans and their family in accordance with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. We are proud to be CLEP, DANTES, ECE and other SOC Colleges approved.

*The Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach campus is also a SOCNAV and SOCAD consortium member.

About Bryant & Stratton College Online
Bryant & Stratton College is one of the nation's pioneers in career education and is the premier provider of online associate's degrees. Bryant & Stratton College offers accredited education that upgrades student capabilities and maximizes their marketability. For more than 155 years, Bryant & Stratton College has helped students gain the career skills they need to succeed in the workplace. Currently, Bryant & Stratton College Online offers four online bachelor's degree programs, eleven online associate's degree programs and ten online certificate programs in a variety of fields including business, criminal justice, financial services, healthcare, human resources and information technology. Some online programs are not yet available in all states. Bryant & Stratton College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Bryant & Stratton College also offers flexible scheduling at its 17 campuses located in four states: New York, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin. For more information about Bryant & Stratton College and its online degrees, visit http://online.bryantstratton.edu.

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