Bryant & Stratton College Online will host a webinar on October 15th about creating a career change action plan. The webinar will be led by career coach Kim Dority and will provide tips on how to use existing skills and knowledge to transition to a new career path. Attendees will learn how to build on their experience and network to create opportunities in new fields. The webinar is free and open to current students, prospective students, and others seeking career planning information.

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Bryant & Stratton College Online Hosts Webinar on Creating a
Career Change Action Plan
On October 15 career expert Kim Dority will share strategies for using existing skills and
knowledge to change careers
Buffalo, NY, October 03, 2013 – Many studies show that the majority of Americans are
unhappy with their current jobs. The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor
Statistics reports that 2 million Americans voluntarily leave their jobs each month. To
help current and prospective students as well as other individuals unhappy with their
current careers, Bryant & Stratton College Online announced a new session in its
career information webinar series. The webinar, “Creating a Career Change Action
Plan,” will be held on Tuesday, October 15 from noon to 1 p.m. EDT.
Acclaimed career coach Kim Dority will lead the webinar. Ms. Dority has been a
presenter at many past career webinars for Bryant & Stratton College Online and
has been writing about and teaching courses on career design for more than a
decade.
“One of the best pieces of advice I can give to young – and seasoned – employees is
always have an exit strategy. Transitioning from one career path to another can be
done but it takes some finesse and a lot of planning. At this webinar I’ll share some
ideas on how to take what you have already accomplished in your career and pivot it
into a new path,” said Dority.
The “Creating a Career Change Action Plan,” webinar will provide practical tips and
advice for anyone looking to alter their current career path. Key takeaways for
webinar attendees will include:
• How to create a "transition platform," building on existing skills and
knowledge gained from a degree and previous work experience
• How to expand an existing network to create opportunities among

2. target employers in a new field
• How to start building visibility in a new professional environment
• How to use informational interviews to open doors and help create new
opportunities
“Many students come to Bryant & Stratton College Online in search of a career
change. Earning a degree is the first step in making that transition and developing
critical employability skills for a new career. This webinar and the others in our
career webinar series enhance the knowledge and skills students gain during their
degree program in order to plan a better career path,” said Scott Traylor, Campus
Director for Online Education at Bryant & Stratton College. “Ms. Dority is a
tremendous resource for our students and we are happy she is willing to share her
knowledge and expertise for free.”
The webinar is offered for free by Bryant & Stratton College Online and is open to
current students, prospective students and others seeking information on career
planning. Those interested in attending are invited to register at
http://online.bryantstratton.edu/webinar/. Additionally, following the webinar,
attendees will be able to download a handout recapping the top strategies addressed
in the session.
To learn more about Bryant & Stratton College and for information about its online
degree programs, go to http://online.bryantstratton.edu. Bryant & Stratton College
is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
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, which is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the
U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, and
has locations in New York, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin, as well as an Online
Education division, and a Professional Skill Center. For almost 160 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, twelve 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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