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Maya Okonjo [9:41 A.M.] Daniel, the room for this afternoon's résumé workshop has been double-booked. The engineering department has Room 210 until 4:00. Daniel Whitcombe [9:43 A.M.] But the workshop starts at 2:00, and thirty-five students have signed up. Maya Okonjo [9:44 A.M.] I know. The library's seminar room is free, but it only seats 25. Daniel Whitcombe [9:46 A.M.] What about the student lounge in Harlow Hall? It's bigger, and there's a screen we can use for the slides. Maya Okonjo [9:47 A.M.] Good idea. I'll reserve it and e-mail the students about the change. Daniel Whitcombe [9:48 A.M.] I'll also put a sign on the door of Room 210, just in case some of them don't check their e-mail. Maya Okonjo [9:49 A.M.] You read my mind.

The Autumn Career Fair will take place on Thursday, October 15, from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. in the Ellison Sports Hall. More than 60 employers from fields such as engineering, finance, health care and education will attend. Students should bring several printed copies of their résumé. Free résumé reviews will be offered at the Career Centre (Room 104, Founders Building) every afternoon from October 5 to October 14. No appointment is necessary. Please note that the fair is open only to current Westbrook students and to graduates of the past two years. Bring your student or alumni card, as it will be checked at the entrance.

CALDER PROFESSIONAL LEARNING INSTITUTE 88 Ferris Street, Brookvale Invoice No. 5530 Date: February 9 Bill to: Human Resources Department, Norland Logistics Attention: Petra Lindgren Course: Workplace Health and Safety Certificate (2 days, February 3-4) Course fees: 6 participants x $275.00 = $1,650.00 Printed course manuals: 6 x $20.00 = $120.00 Subtotal: $1,770.00 Group discount (5 or more participants, 10% on course fees only): -$165.00 Total due: $1,605.00 Payment is due by March 11. Certificates will be mailed to participants once payment has been received. For questions about this invoice, contact Owen Price at 555-0129.

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To: Hiroshi Tanabe <htanabe@quillmail.net> From: Graduate Admissions <admissions@eastmere.edu> Date: March 18 Subject: Your application to the Master of Public Health program Dear Mr. Tanabe, Thank you for applying to the Master of Public Health program at Eastmere University. Our admissions committee has started reviewing your application, but we cannot complete our review until we receive all of the required documents. At present, we are missing one of your two letters of recommendation. We received a letter from Dr. Celia Moran on March 2, but nothing yet from your second referee. Please ask this person to upload the letter through our application portal by April 1. Applicants who complete their files by that date will be notified of a decision by May 15. Files completed after April 1 will be reviewed only if places remain available. If you have any questions, please reply to this e-mail. Graduate Admissions Office Eastmere University

GRANTHAM (April 22) - Pellston Technical College announced on Monday that it will launch a paid apprenticeship program in advanced manufacturing this autumn. Students in the two-year program will spend three days a week in classes on campus and two days working at one of five partner companies in the region. [1] "Local manufacturers have told us for years that they cannot find enough trained technicians," said Renata Silva, the college's dean of workforce programs. "This program lets students earn a wage while they learn exactly the skills employers need." [2] Apprentices will earn an hourly wage, and their tuition will be covered by a grant from the state's Department of Labor. [3] Graduates will receive an associate degree as well as an industry certificate in machine operation. Applications open on May 1. The program will accept 40 students in its first year, and the college hopes to double that number by 2029. [4] Information sessions will be held on campus on May 6 and May 13.

Rivermoor University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions is seeking a full-time Admissions Counselor to join a team of nine. The counselor will help prospective students and their families through every stage of the application process. Responsibilities: - Visit high schools and college fairs, mainly in the northern part of the state - Interview applicants and lead campus tours - Review applications and make admission recommendations - Answer questions by phone, e-mail and online chat Requirements: - A bachelor's degree - A valid driver's license - Willingness to travel overnight for up to six weeks each autumn - Experience in admissions or student services is preferred but not required Salary starts at $46,000, and the university pays for travel, meals and lodging during recruitment trips. Apply online at rivermoor.edu/jobs by June 30. Interviews will be held in mid-July.

Grace Abiodun [10:02 A.M.]: Hi all. We have 18 new hires starting on Monday, which is more than we've ever had at once. Is everything ready for orientation week? Tomasz Wierzbicki [10:04 A.M.]: The welcome packets are printed. I'm still waiting for IT to confirm that all the laptops will be set up by Friday. Leah Fontaine [10:05 A.M.]: The training room only holds 12 people. Should we split the group? Grace Abiodun [10:06 A.M.]: I was hoping to avoid that. Can we use the boardroom instead? Leah Fontaine [10:08 A.M.]: The boardroom is booked on Monday and Tuesday for the quarterly meetings. Grace Abiodun [10:09 A.M.]: Then let's run two groups on those days and bring everyone together from Wednesday. Tomasz Wierzbicki [10:10 A.M.]: That works. I can lead the second group's session on company policies. Leah Fontaine [10:12 A.M.]: And I'll update the schedule and send it to the department managers. Tomasz Wierzbicki [10:15 A.M.]: IT just replied. Two of the laptops won't arrive until the following week. Grace Abiodun [10:16 A.M.]: Not ideal. Ask them whether they can lend us two older ones for a few days.

Harrowgate Engineering Consultants 14 Mercer Street, Ashby May 20 Ms. Ingrid Valdés 62 Hollis Road Ashby Dear Ms. Valdés, Thank you for meeting with our selection panel on May 14. I am pleased to offer you the position of Junior Structural Engineer in our Ashby office, beginning on Monday, June 16. [1] Your starting salary will be $58,000 per year. Your performance will be reviewed after your first six months with the firm, and your salary may be adjusted at that time. [2] As discussed in your interview, the firm will also cover the cost of the professional licensing exam, which you should plan to take within your first two years. Your first week will consist of an orientation program, during which you will meet the heads of each department and receive your safety training. [3] Please confirm that you accept this offer by signing the enclosed copy of this letter and returning it to me by May 30. [4] If you have any questions before then, you can reach me at 555-0174. Sincerely, Martin Okafor Human Resources Manager Enclosure

Who can take continuing education courses? Our courses are open to all adults aged 18 and over. You do not need to be a current Brightwater student or hold a university degree. How do I enroll? Enroll online at brightwater.edu/ce. Full payment is required at the time of enrollment. Employers who are paying for three or more staff members may request an invoice instead. Can I get a refund if I withdraw? Students who withdraw at least 10 days before the first class receive a full refund minus a $25 processing fee. No refunds are given after that point, but you may transfer once to a later section of the same course. Are courses taken for credit? Most courses are noncredit. However, courses marked with a star in our catalog can be counted toward a Brightwater certificate program. Where are classes held? Evening classes meet at our downtown center at 300 Pryor Street. Online courses are delivered through our learning platform, Brightwater Connect.