Nov. 06, 2025
South College Asheville hosted a career fair Nov. 5 for its pending graduates and students in allied health and nursing programs with multiple companies in healthcare fields.
“There is growing demand for healthcare professionals in Western North Carolina, and we want to help our students identify potential opportunities before graduation,” South College Asheville President Dr. Samantha Sircey said. “This is a benefit for our students and also assists local employers develop the next generation of talent.”
More than 12 employer organizations participated in the career fair, including Broad River Rehab, Broughton Hospital, Catawba Valley Health System, Haywood Regional Medical Center, HCA Healthcare/Mission Hospital, Mercy Urgent Care, Prisma Health and UNC Health Blue Ridge.
The event featured on-site interviews, networking opportunities and tours showcasing the Asheville campus’ modern classrooms, educational tools and laboratories.
Students also received guides on dressing for success, preparing resumes and turning connections into opportunities.
“We take pride in effectively preparing our graduates for the workforce, but we also strive to grow local partnerships that assist our students and help meet local demand for professionals in healthcare and beyond,” Sircey said.
South College Asheville provides associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in various healthcare disciplines, such as Health Science, Imaging Science, Physician Assistant, Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant, Respiratory Therapy, Medical Assisting and Surgical Technology.
The institution also offers professional paths outside of the healthcare field with associate and bachelor level programs in business and legal studies.
The Asheville campus is located at 140 Sweeten Creek Road. Interested students may call the admissions team at 828-630-8104 or visit south.edu/asheville.
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 18,000 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, 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.
