FLORENCE, SC –  Virginia College in Florence will host “Go For The Gold,” an enrollment event for prospective students and their families on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the campus located at 2400 David H. McLeod Blvd. While learning about the educational opportunities available to Florence-area students at Virginia College, attendees are also invited to enjoy activities for all ages. The event is part of Virginia College parent company Education Corporation of America’s National Enrollment Event being held simultaneously at 64 other Virginia College, Brightwood College, Brightwood Career Institute and Ecotech Institute locations throughout 16 states.

Throughout the event, admission counselors will be on hand to discuss careers that best suit prospective students’ individual skills and interests. Additionally, attendees can tour the campus, hear about the hands-on training approach characteristic of Virginia College programs, meet faculty, students and staff including the Financial Aid office, learn about the application and enrollment process and experience the variety of programs through live demonstrations led by current students. Family friendly activities include a scavenger hunt with prizes, light refreshments and information sessions about admissions, student finance and career services.

For more information about Virginia College in Florence, visit www.vc.edu/florence. To register for the National Enrollment Event, visit www.vc.edu/gold.