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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Police Academy Class 258 and 259 Cadets Graduate
The º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Police Academy graduated the part-time Class 258 of Scranton andfull-time Class 259 of Hazleton during the ceremony. The graduating classes includes 36 totalcadets, who will [...]
From Classroom to Construction Site: What to Expect in º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Program offers a hands-on and comprehensive construction education that can set you on the path to a successful career in the [...]
How Do I Stay Focused While Studying? Helpful Tips and Tricks
Many college students have uttered, “I can’t concentrate on studying” at some point. With so many responsibilities vying for attention, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and need [...]
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Holds Graduation for Class of 2023
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ awarded 117 bachelor’s degrees along with more than 375 associate degrees and 19 certificates at the college’s 129th commencement in the Student Union building located in [...]
What Degrees Do Robotic Engineers Get?
Are you excited about getting into the field of robotics? Now is a great time to explore robotics engineering courses at the best colleges for robotics engineering. Robotics is expected to keep [...]
What is Robotics-Integrated Manufacturing Technology?
Robotics continues to be a fast-growing career path for people interested in entering a highly technical field. According to recent statistics, robotics jobs are on track to grow by 9% annually [...]
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Student Entrepreneur Wins tecBRIDGE Business Plan Competition
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Student Entrepreneur Tom Ohop, and his company Sensify won the 21st tecBRIDGE business plan competition. Tom Ohop, with help from student volunteers Matthew Guse and Joseph [...]
McDonald’s Sponsors º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Cybersecurity Lab
The º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Cybersecurity program received a sponsorship from McDonald’s for its lab in the upcoming Center for Technology Innovation (CTI). “It’s super empowering and exciting for [...]
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Esports Team Wins Rocket League National Championship
The º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Esports team won the Spring 2023 NJCAAE Rocket League Championship, being the institution’s first national championship victory. This is the second time the Lackawanna [...]
As Food Insecurity On College Campuses Soars, Local Schools Meet Needs
Leslie Napolitano juggles motherhood, a job and classes at Luzerne County Community College. An in-school food pantry ensures she always has enough food to feed herself and her family. “The support [...]
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Hazleton Center Awarded Grant from Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, Launching New Construction Program
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ received $377,097.61 from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry as part of the PAsmart Building, Supporting and Expanding Registered Apprenticeship and [...]
Congressman Dan Meuser Promotes º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ PNG Program and New Technology Center at Roundtable Event
Congressman Dan Meuser hosted a roundtable event advocating the success of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Tunkhannock Center’s School of Petroleum & Natural Gas (PNG) with industry leaders and explained [...]
What Exactly Do You Do as a Medical Assistant
When it comes to healthcare careers, medical assistant jobs are in particularly high demand. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts that medical assistant positions [...]
What Are the Qualifications to Become a Medical Assistant
Choosing a lucrative healthcare career that doesn’t require years of training can seem hard. If that’s the path you’re interested in, though, becoming a medical [...]
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Hosted Surgical Technology Event with Geisinger Medical Students
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ hosted a Surgical Technology event with Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine students in the Surgical Technology Program Lab. The event allowed Geisinger students to learn how [...]
Advice for Any First Generation College Students
Becoming a first-generation college student in your family is a big deal and a major accomplishment. You are defying the odds and creating a bright future for yourself and generations. However, being [...]
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Police Academy Hosts Governor Josh Shapiro to Discuss Police Recruitment Proposal
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Police Academy hosted Governor Josh Shapiro to discuss his public safety budget proposal and plan to recruit more police officers in Pennsylvania. “This is the place I [...]
Understanding National and Local Media
Kim Supon Kelly, a former reporter and anchor on Newswatch 16, joined a media ethics class at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to provide insight into the world of journalism and current broadcast media. Kelly [...]