South College Atlanta hosts career fair for students
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 28, 2026
South College Atlanta hosted a career fair on April 28 to connect its students and pending graduates with employers from across the region.
“Career fairs like this one allow our students to identify and meet potential employers before graduation, many of which offer early engagement opportunities,” South College Atlanta President Josh Huffaker said. “We want to support our students while also helping to connect local employers with skilled healthcare professionals.”
Approximately 25 local employers participated in the career fair, including A.G. Rhodes, Atlanta Public Schools, Empire Care Centers, Grady Health System, Kaiser Permanente, Northeast Georgia Health System, Northside Hospital, Piedmont Healthcare, PruittHealth, Riverwoods Behavioral Health, Southern Regional Medical Center, SummitRidge Hospital, Tanner Health and Wellstar Health System.
The event featured on-site interviews, networking opportunities and tours showcasing the Atlanta campus’ modern classrooms and laboratories.
“We assist students with resume preparation, elevator pitches and dressing to impress so they can put their best foot forward as they prepare to enter the workforce,” Huffaker said.
South College Atlanta offers a variety of healthcare programs, including Bachelor of Science in Nursing and healthcare-centric Associate of Science programs in Surgical Technology, Nursing, Health Science (Pre-Nursing), Radiography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Respiratory Therapy, along with a number of certificate programs.
For additional information about the programs, visit south.edu/atlanta or call admissions at 404-282-3632.
Across its national footprint, South College offers an array of academic programs in business, education, healthcare and other fields. The institution was founded in Knoxville, Tennessee, in 1882 and now includes 10 physical campuses, online learning and Competency-Based Education (CBE).
To learn more about South College, visit south.edu.
About South College
South College serves more than 20,000 students and is proud of its more than 20,000 graduates. The institution offers academic programs at multiple levels, including professional certificates and associate, bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist and doctoral degree programs via campuses in Knoxville and Nashville, Tennessee; Asheville, North Carolina; Atlanta and Marietta, Georgia; Indianapolis, Indiana; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Dallas, Texas; and Orlando, Florida, as well as Online and CBE. South College focuses on ensuring high standards and quality educational offerings, maintaining multiple authorizations and accreditations.
South College’s programs span diverse fields such as business, criminal justice, dental hygiene/assisting, diagnostic medical sonography, nursing, occupational therapy, paralegal studies, physical therapy, radiography, respiratory therapy, physician assistant studies, pharmacy and surgical technology. The institution is dedicated to preparing students with the skills and knowledge needed for the professional opportunities ahead of them. For more information, visit south.edu.