Culinary Institute of Virginia Announces Appointment of Director
Culinary Institute of Virginia, the School of Culinary Arts at ECPI College of Technology, announces the appointment of Ms. Dorothea Bovani as Director of the Norfolk-based school. Prior to joining Culinary Institute of Virginia, Ms. Bovani was Campus Director of a Lancaster, PA culinary school where she set up the culinary arts program from its inception. In the first 6 years of operation, she helped grow the student base and relocate the program to a larger facility where she oversaw renovation and creation of 5 professional kitchens. Prior to that position, Ms. Bovani was Director of Education for a New York City based culinary school.

Culinary Institute of Virginia Celebrates One Year Anniversary
Culinary Institute of Virginia, the School of Culinary Arts at ECPI College of Technology, is celebrating a successful first year of operation. The school, located in Norfolk, Virginia, opened in June of 2006; students began classes in September. It is anticipated that by September 2007, there will be over 200 students enrolled at the Institute. The square footage of the facility has been expanded to accommodate the growth in student population and faculty and staff are looking forward to an exciting second year.

Registered Nurse (RN) Career Resource Center Launches on All Nursing Schools
All Nursing Schools provides students with an in-depth registered nursing career resource center to learn about the many RN career and school opportunities available in today's thriving nursing industry.

Medical Careers Institute Announces Medical Career Education Expo
Medical Careers Institute, the School of Health Science at ECPI College of Technology, is pleased to announce a Medical Career Education Expo. Medical Careers Institute has campuses in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, all of which will be participating in this exciting event. Visitors will be able to explore in-demand careers in the health sciences field.

ECPI College of Technology Announces Career Education Expos to be Held at All Campuses
ECPI College of Technology, with campus locations in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Online, is pleased to announce a Career Education Expo Open House. All campus locations will be participating in this exciting event on various dates during the time period of August 16th through August 26th. Please visit www.ecpi.edu for dates, times, and locations as well as more Expo information. Hands-on, interactive demonstrations will be given for programs in the technology, business, and health sciences areas. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore in-demand career fields.

Registered Nursing Jobs - Alternative Work Environments
Studies show that the United States will have a shortage of 800,000 positions in its nursing labor force by the year 2020 These numbers indicate that nursing jobs are here to stay and with such a shortage of supply comes a relatively higher pay

Medical Careers Institute Raises Money for Muscular Dystrophy Association
Medical Careers Institute, the School of Health Science at ECPI College of Technology, recently participated in a Muscular Dystrophy Association Shamrock Sales event. The event, which ran from February 26 through March 22, 2007, included a contest where Shamrocks were sold and then counted as "votes" towards a pie in the face for unlucky faculty. Medical Careers Institute's Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education at the Newport News campus, Dawn Gaimaro, led the program which raised $1,665. All of the funds raised will be used to serve over 900 families in the Hampton Roads area that the Muscular Dystrophy Association serves.

Becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurses are very much in demand in lieu of America's nursing shortage The program for becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse is approximately one year or less

ECPI College of Technology and Medical Careers Institute Announce Extension for South Carolina Military Scholarship Opportunity
ECPI College of Technology has extended its military scholarship program for South Carolina veterans who have served in Iraq or Afghanistan. This scholarship program was initially introduced in fall 2005 and is also available to spouses and dependents of military veterans who have served in these regions. Up to $150,000 in scholarships is available for students who begin classes at ECPI College of Technology or Medical Careers Institute, the School of Health Science at ECPI College of Technology, campuses in Greenville, Columbia, or Charleston, South Carolina through Veterans' Day, November 11, 2008. The scholarship may also be applied to online courses at ECPI.

Medical Careers Institute Announces Open House
Medical Careers Institute is pleased to announce a Medical Career Education Expo to be held Saturday, March 31st from 10am-4pm. Both Virginia Beach and Newport News campuses will be participating in the Medical Career Education Expo where interactive, hands-on demonstrations will be given using lifelike simulation technology for the many health science fields of study offered at Medical Careers Institute.