KNOXVILLE – The Knoxville community is invited to a Back to School event hosted at Virginia College. The event will feature refreshments, carnival games, nail painting, face painting, crafts, music, a photo booth, campus tours, information sessions and a Professional Dress Seminar by Mary Kay. Additionally, the campus will be partnering with the Fountain City Business Association for a school supplies drive to meet the needs of Central High School students. Everyone is encouraged to bring and donate schools supplies. Attendees will be entered to win prizes such as Amazon gift cards and backpacks filled with school supplies.

The event date is Saturday, August 5 from 10 a.m. to noon at the campus located at 5003 N. Broadway St. It is part of Virginia College parent company Education Corporation of America’s national Back to School Events being held at 64 other Virginia College, Brightwood College and Brightwood Career Institute locations throughout 17 states.

“As summer comes to a close, we wanted to invite the community to celebrate the new academic year and all the possibilities it holds,” says Campus President Sergio Takahashi. “We hope that everyone will join us for this event that promises fun for all ages! Our faculty and staff will also be available to discuss Virginia College and the programs our campus offers for those interested in going back to school."

Attendees will have an opportunity to explore the programs offered through Virginia College, including: Business Administration, Cosmetology, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Office Administration, Network Engineering, Network Technician, Pharmacy Technician and Surgical Technology programs.

For more information about Virginia College in Knoxville, visit vc.edu/knoxville.