Johnson College to Host Transfer Day on December 12

Johnson College is holding a Transfer Day on Thursday, December 12, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on its Scranton and Hazleton campuses. The College is encouraging current college students who are interested in changing the direction of their education and ultimately their career path to register for this event.

To attend Transfer Day at one of Johnson College’s campuses, students must register online at Johnson.edu/transfer or contact the College’s enrollment team at enroll@johnson.edu or (570)-702-8856.

Students will meet with Enrollment, Financial Aid, Career Services, and Counseling and Disability Services representatives. In addition, staff members from the Registrar’s Office will be on hand for transfer credit analyses and to review potential schedules for the upcoming semester. Students will learn why Johnson College is the leader in hands-on education, how it exposes students to industry from day one, and how its two-year degree programs, focusing on careers in in-demand industries, have the highest return on investment in the short term. 

Johnson College to Hold Instant Decision Day for Veterans and Current U.S. Military Service Members

Johnson College’s Instant Decision Day for Veterans and those currently serving in the U.S. Military will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held virtually and in person on the College’s Scranton campus in Ideal Saldi Hall. To register to attend in person or virtually, visit Johnson.edu/instant.

During the Instant Decision Event, Johnson College will provide prospective veteran students and those currently serving in the U.S. military with an immediate enrollment decision. They must supply their high school transcripts and can bring their college and military transcripts if applicable. It is highly recommended that the prospective student completes an application before attending.

Applications for Johnson College’s Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiologic Technology, and Veterinary Nursing programs are excluded from instant decisions.

Johnson College Receives EITC Contribution from Peoples Security Bank & Trust

Johnson College received a $12,000 EITC contribution from Peoples Security Bank & Trust to support the College’s Industry Fast Track program.

Peoples Security Bank & Trust’s contribution to Johnson College is part of Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. The program offers businesses a tax credit for supporting state-approved educational improvement programs. Johnson College is approved to accept EITC contributions in support of its STEM outreach programs and Industry Fast Track program.

Johnson College’s Industry Fast Track program offers high school students from participating area school districts an opportunity to enroll simultaneously in secondary and post-secondary coursework at Johnson College. The course meets state requirements for high school graduation while providing college-level courses. Students remain enrolled full-time at their high school while attending classes on the College’s campus.

To learn more about EITC opportunities with Johnson College, visit https://johnson.edu/eitc/

Pictured left to right: Dr. Katie Pittelli, President & CEO, Johnson College; J. Patrick Dietz, Johnson College Chairperson and Senior Vice President, Peoples Security Bank and Trust.

Johnson College Hosts Annual Scholarship Breakfast

Johnson College hosted its annual Scholarship Breakfast today, November 13, at Fiorelli Family Catering in Peckville. The event recognized the scholarship recipients and honored the generous donors who made scholarships available to students.

The College awarded 82 students with scholarships. Andrew Abrams, a second-year student in Johnson College’s Veterinary Nursing program and recipient of the Johnson College Presidential Scholarship and the Janie Lamberton Memorial Scholarship served as the student speaker at the event.

“I deeply appreciate the financial support these scholarships provide for me and many other students who rely on this assistance to continue their education,” Abrams said.

He stated that the generosity of the scholarship donors and the support from Johnson College allows him to pursue his studies and dream of helping pets lead long and healthy lives.

The event also featured keynote speaker, Dave Thomas, Secretary of the Villa Capri Cruisers Car Club incorporated, a club that has long supported the College and its Automotive students through scholarship opportunities. 

The event was sponsored by industry partners including Cardinal LG, SIMONA, Ball, and Mesko Glass.

The breakfast concluded with the scholarship awards presentation by Katie Pittelli, Ed.D., president and CEO of Johnson College, and Jeanine Engelmann, Ed.D., Chief Academic Officer of Johnson College. The presented awards included:

AAA North Penn Annual Scholarship, Isaiah Cassel;

Al Pantuso Automotive Scholarship, Andrew Adonizio;

Andrew Mazza Memorial Scholarship, Christopher Rosa;

Anthony Ploskonka Memorial Scholarship, Alyssa Nicholas and Emma Danowsky;

Bartolai Family Scholarship Fund, Nico Carter;

Chris Pambianco ’65 Vocational Education Award, Jacob Holmes and Hanaa Gohsler;

CMC Rich Vinansky Memorial Golf Tournament Scholarship, Olivia Musto;

Dr. George J. Hallesky Memorial Scholarship (Scranton Area Foundation), Ryan Boyanowski;

Islyn Thomas Achievement Award, Cameron Hedgelon;

Ed Vogel Memorial Scholarship of the NEPA Chapter of the Antique Truck Club of America, Camron Mcmillan;

Edgar A. and Ida M. Alekna Foundation, Nathan Dixon, Daniel Marcus, Hunter Smith, and Michael Chapman;

F. David Mercanti Memorial Scholarship, Connor Angelo;

Frank and Jean Hubbard Scholarship, Chase Ferranti and Peter Stefanelli;

Hawk Family Foundation Scholars, Donald Church and Jordan Stine;

Irene Ploskonka Memorial Scholarship, Cole Chesna and Jarrel Johnson;

Janie Lamberton Memorial Scholarship, Andrew Abrams;

Jefferson Township Lions Scholarship, Peter Stefanelli;

John K. & Mary E. Blackledge Memorial Scholarship, Logan Rehrig and McKenzie Gavin;

John R. and Maureen J. Pesavento Johnson College Scholarship (Scranton Area Foundation), Jacob Muracco;

John T. Gerod Scholarship, Emma Shedden;

Margaret Briggs Scholarship, Jonathan Merlen and Anthony Marsico;

Moses Taylor Foundation Careers in Healthcare Scholarship, Colleen Cannon-Augustine, Adam Rosencrance, Dilyara Akhmedova, Nicholas Novak, Amari Grey, Malana Vega, Stacey Turk, and Hannah Chapman;

MotorWorld Lexus Scholarship, Hunter Landers and Bruce Kohut;

North Eastern Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association Veterinary Nursing Scholarship, Briana Kaufman;

Northeast Suicide Prevention Initiative Scholarship, Gerard Dolinsky;

P. Fricchione and Sons Scholarship, James Anderson;

Pocono Mountain Street Rod Association, Hunter Landers and Camron McMillan;

Ross Family Foundation Scholarship, Weston Nugent and Hanaa Gohsler;

Ruth Stitt Morgan Memorial Scholarship, Ashlee Coe;

Scranton UNICO Foundation Scholarship, Maximus Fitzpatrick;

Sean J. Calpin Automotive Technology Scholarship (Scranton Area Foundation), Hunter Landers;

Sebastian “Sebby” Amico Memorial Scholarship, Caiden Stancik;

Society of Broadcast Engineers, Chapter II Scholarship, Michael Novotka;

The John R. O’Hara Scholarship, Aaron Evans;

Thomas Hesser Scholarship, Robert Roa;

Thomas J. Perry Scholarship, Vincent Rinaldi;

Vernon “Terry” Decker Scholarship, Michael Novotka;

Villa Capri Cruisers Car Club, Inc. Scholarship, Camron McMillan;

Vince Bartolai Memorial Biomedical Equipment Technology Scholarship, Amari Grey;

Orlando S. Johnson Merit Award, Jordan Bowen and Liberty Graves;

Johnson College Presidential Scholarship, Andrew Abrams, Michael Andrews, Carter Mistishin, and Charlize Barhite;

Johnson College Moffat Merit Award, Dravyn Falsone and Keith Rowlands;

Johnson College Richmond Merit Award, Emma Danowsky and Holly Scielzo;

Johnson College Technology Merit Award, Ethan Gardiner and Samantha Warner;

FAA Aviation Maintenance Technical Workers Workforce Development Program Scholarship, Matthew Alden, Benjamin Amaya, Joshua Ayala, Christopher Berroa-Mereno, Tahj Bond, Zachary Brown, Pierry Chatelain, Holsen Estime, Michael Fordham, Raphiel Garcia, Kyle Garofolo, Janitza Gonzalez-Caban, Frank Goodwin, Jaylen James-Thomas, Anthony Leombruni, Tanner Little, Logan Rehrig, Amara Rubino, Connor Steele, Amir Vernon.