Criminal Justice Careers Article -Hamilton College, Mason City to Sponsor Public Safety Fair on September 11
The event will take place at the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Mason City from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the east end of the parking lot. Members of the Iowa National Guard Color Guard will open the event, and Iowa State Representative Bill Schickel will give remarks. Attendees will also have the opportunity to sign a large banner that will be sent to Iraq to support U.S. troops.
"This event enables us to educate the community about important safety resources that can help prevent accidents and save lives," said Dave Fritz, executive director of Hamilton College, Mason City Campus. "By drawing from the resources of our strong academic and extracurricular programs, we hope to make this event an annual tradition."
The following agencies or groups from the Mason City area and beyond are scheduled to attend and distribute information. A complete schedule with time assignments for each presenter is available online at http://www.publicsafetyfair.com.
Alliant Energy
American Red Cross
Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health
Cerro Gordo County Sheriff's Office
Clear Lake Police Department
Crisis Intervention Services
Eldebridge Area Agency on Aging
Federal Emergency Management Agency (F.E.M.A.)
Guardian Angels Child ID Kits
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Mason City Fire Department
Mason City Police Department
Qwest
Snell's Ambulance
United States Postal Service
The Hamilton College Computer Club will also be present to provide information on internet safety. In addition, students from Hamilton College's medical assisting program will be on hand to provide information on health issues.
The Hamilton College Criminal Justice Club will be providing food and refreshments from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations to the club are suggested to help offset the cost of preparing for the event.
About Hamilton College, Mason City
Mason City, Iowa-based Hamilton College has been in operation for more than 100 years and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. The school offers associate and diploma degrees in Computer Networking, Medical Assisting, Programming, Web Design, Travel/Tourism, Accounting, Administrative Assistant, Management and Criminal Justice Management, as well as bachelor of science degrees in Management with concentrations in MIS, Criminal Justice, Business and Accounting. Classes are offered on campus in the day or evening, and a limited number of courses are also available online. The school also offers career placement services to graduates.
About Kaplan Higher Education
Hamilton College, Mason City Campus if part of the higher education division of Kaplan, Inc., which includes 68 campus-based schools in 16 states, as well as online programs. Kaplan Higher Education offers career-oriented certificate, bachelor and associate degree programs designed to provide students with the skills necessary to qualify them for employment in fields such as healthcare, business, information technology, technology, fashion and design. Kaplan, Inc., which has been helping people achieve their goals for 66 years, provides educational and career services to students, schools, professionals, and businesses worldwide. Kaplan is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO - News). For more information about Kaplan, please visit http://www.kaplan.com.