Oct. 29, 2025
South College Atlanta hosted a career fair Oct. 28 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 the Atlanta area, and we want to help connect our students with local and regional partners,” South College Atlanta President Josh Huffaker said. “This career fair allows our students to identify potential employers before graduation, many of which offer early engagement opportunities for transitioning.”
Approximately 25 local employers participated in the career fair, including Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Concentra, Emory University Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital, Northeast Georgia Health System, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital and the Shepherd Center.
The event featured on-site interviews, networking opportunities and tours showcasing the Atlanta campus’ modern classrooms and laboratories.
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.
“We work to develop and grow local partnerships to assist students as they prepare to enter the workforce and help meet local demand for healthcare professionals,” Huffaker said.
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 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.
