Johnson College is now accepting enrollments for its 48-hour, non-credit Basic Maintenance course, set to be held at the Scranton campus. Classes will run from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning July 22 and ending Sept. 11, 2025.

Designed for individuals looking to enter the high-demand field of maintenance and repair, the course will cover essential skills needed for the upkeep of buildings and property systems. Instructional topics include tools, equipment, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, pest control, weatherization, and painting.

The cost of the course is $650.

For more information or to reserve a spot, visit johnson.edu/continuing-ed/basic-maintenance. You can also contact Johnson College’s WAVE team (formerly Continuing Education) at 570-702-8979 or wave@johnson.edu.

The American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE), Northeast Penn Section, has established the William Lesek Memorial Scholarship Fund at Johnson College to support students pursuing careers in architectural drafting and design.

Beginning in the 2025–26 academic year, the annual scholarship will provide a total of $2,000, awarding $1,000 each to two students enrolled in the College’s Architectural Drafting & Design Technology program. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need, maintain good academic standing, and are actively engaged in the College community.

Funding for the scholarship was made possible through a variety of fundraising efforts conducted by ASHE Northeast Penn in honor of the late William Lesek.

“We are incredibly grateful to the American Society of Highway Engineers, Northeast Penn Section, for their generous contribution and partnership,” said Dr. Katie Pittelli, president and CEO of Johnson College. “This scholarship honors the memory of William Lesek while directly benefiting our students as they work toward entering the workforce and building successful careers.”

For more information about available scholarships at Johnson College, visit johnson.edu/future-students/financialaid/scholarships.

Photo Caption: Members of the American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE), Northeast Penn Section, recently met with Dr. Katie Pittelli to discuss the establishment of the William Lesek Memorial Scholarship Fund. Pictured left to right: Corey Lewis, PE, president of ASHE Northeast Penn Section; Dr. Katie Pittelli, president and CEO of Johnson College; John Pocius, PE, ASHE Northeast Penn Section board member; and Attilio “Butch” Frati, ASHE Northeast Penn Section board member.

About American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE), Northeast Penn Section

The mission of the American Society of Highway Engineers is to provide a forum for members and partners of the highway industry to promote a safe, efficient and sustainable transportation system through education, innovation and fellowship. To learn more, visit http://nepenn.ashe.pro/index.php.

Johnson College will host two free Community Resource Fairs on its Scranton campus this summer. These events are open to the public and are designed to connect current and prospective college students with local resources and support services.

The fairs will feature a variety of community organizations offering guidance and assistance on topics such as education, employment, health, and wellness.

The fairs will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., and on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Both events will take place inside the Moffat Student Center Gym at the Johnson College Scranton campus, located at 3427 North Main Ave., Scranton.

“The Community Resource Fair is an opportunity for students to learn about services available to them both on and off campus,” said Dr. Kellyn Williams, Associate Vice President of Special Programs at Johnson College. “We’re proud to bring together organizations that are making a positive impact in our region.”

Participating organizations include: Agency for Community EmPOWERment of NEPA, American Water, Community Services for Children, County of Lackawanna Transit System, Educational Opportunity Centers of PA, Goodwill Industries of NEPA, Greater Scranton YMCA, Maternal and Family Health Services Inc., Outreach Center for Community Resources, PA Careerlink Lackawanna County, Parent Pathways of NEPA, RISE NEPA, Scranton Area Community Foundation, The Wright Center for Patient & Community Engagement, and many more.

For more information, please contact Sam Lehman at slehman@johnson.edu or 570-702-8341.

Dr. Katie Pittelli, President & CEO of Johnson College, has announced the President’s List of students who have completed the 2025 Spring Semester with a grade point average of 3.70 or higher.

Mariah Adryan, Radiologic Technology, Scranton, PA;

Braeden Alvord, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology, Clifford Township, PA;

James Austin, Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology, Roaring Brook Twp., PA;

Charlize Barhite, Veterinary Nursing, Clifford Township, PA;

Thomas Bartrige, Diesel Truck Technology, Gouldsboro, PA;

Tiffany Beckham, Radiologic Technology, Scranton, PA;

Tucker Bowman, Electrical Construction Technology, Tamaqua, PA;

Colleen Cannon-Augustine, Physical Therapist Assistant, Jenkins Twp., PA;

Brady Carpenter, Computer Information Technology, Clarks Summit, PA;

Dylan Caruso, Computer Information Technology, Dallas, PA;

Jacob Casarin, Electrical Construction Technology, Jessup, PA;

James Casarin, Electrical Construction Technology, Jessup, PA;

Michael Chapman, Welding Fabrication & Manufacturing Technology, Archbald, PA;

Nico Colachino, Diesel Truck Technology, Olyphant, PA;

Ariel Collins, Electrical Construction Technology, Clarks Summit, PA;

Cameron Collins, Electrical Construction Technology, Jermyn, PA;

Joshua Cook, Radiologic Technology, Swoyersville, PA;

Kenneth Cotton, Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Clifford Township, PA;

Emma Danowsky, Veterinary Nursing, Lewisburg, PA;

Gerard Dolinsky III, Diesel Truck Technology, Scott Twp., PA;

William Dotzel, Electronic Engineering Technology, Eynon, PA;

Andrew Francis, Electrical Construction Technology, Moosic, PA;

Ethan Gardiner, Electrical Construction Technology, Summit Hill, PA;

Mackenzie Gavin, Radiologic Technology, Eynon, PA;

Hanaa Gohsler, Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, Dickson City, PA;

Jennifer Gonzalez Rodriguez, Radiologic Technology, Scranton, PA;

Tim Griffin, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology, Clarks Summit, PA;

Alyssa Hall, Automotive Technology, Carbondale, PA;

James Hancock, Automotive Technology, Clarks Green, PA;

Cameron Hedgelon, Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Honesdale, PA;

Kael Heflin, Computer Information Technology, Lake Ariel, PA;

Steven Hinkley, Electrical Construction Technology, Amherst, VA;

Joshua Keifer, Diesel Truck Technology, Lake Ariel, PA;

Dakota Kempka, Electronic Engineering Technology, Factoryville, PA;

Evan Kilgore, Electronic Engineering Technology, Scranton, PA;

Michael Kishel, Computer Information Technology, Pittston, PA;

Henry Korman, Electrical Construction Technology, Lakeville, PA;

Harrison Kubilus, Electrical Construction Technology, Scranton, PA;

Julia Lamberton, Radiologic Technology, Waymart, PA;

Hunter Landers, Automotive Technology, Clarks Summit, PA;

Michaelangelo Lanzaro, Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology, Gouldsboro, PA;

Skyler LeClere, Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology, Beach Lake, PA;

Anthony Leombruni, Aviation Technology, Moscow, PA;

Corey Lesnefsky, Diesel Truck Technology, Olyphant, PA;

Lucas Lorenzetti, Automotive Technology, Throop, PA;

Daniel Marcus, Electrical Construction Technology, Greeley, PA;

Zachary Maryasz, Mechatronics Technology, Dalton, PA;

Jade McDermott, Radiologic Technology, Moosic, PA;

Jacob Mileto, Electrical Construction Technology, Scranton, PA;

Jessica Miller, Veterinary Nursing, Mechanicsburg, PA;

Mason Miluszusky, Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology, Richmondale, PA;

Carter Mistishin, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology, Lake Ariel, PA;

Tyler Moskosky, Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, Simpson, PA;

Sean Munson, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology, Nanticoke, PA;

Jacob Mutsavage, Computer Information Technology, Throop, PA;

Weston Nugent, Diesel Truck Technology, Lake Ariel, PA;

Gabriel Pesce, Mechatronics Technology, Hawley, PA;

Alyssa Resio, Radiologic Technology, Old Forge, PA;

Vincent Rinaldi, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology, Scranton, PA;

Liam Rooney, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Springbrook Township, PA;

Adam Rosencrance, Radiologic Technology, West Pittston, PA;

Daniel Rosenkrans, Electrical Construction Technology, Falls, PA;

Amara Rubino, Aviation Technology, Henryville, PA;

Abigail Schroder, Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, Scranton, PA;

Ryan Shannon, Diesel Truck Technology, Pittston Township, PA;

Emma Shedden, Mechatronics Technology, Tunkhannock, PA;

Nicholas Shimo, Computer Information Technology, Scranton, PA;

Wyatt Sickler, Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Tunkhannock, PA;

Madison Stashak, Physical Therapist Assistant, Nanticoke, PA;

Connor Stauffer, Electrical Construction Technology, Fern Glen, PA;

Sierra Stonier, Veterinary Nursing, Monroe Township, PA;

Ragu Subedi, Computer Information Technology, Scranton, PA;

Jack Sullivan, Electrical Construction Technology, Matamoras, PA;

Nicholas Thayer, Mechatronics Technology, Pittston, PA;

Logan Treat, Welding Fabrication & Manufacturing Technology, Falls, PA;

Julia Turner, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology, Moosic, PA;

Clarence Walton, Heavy Equipment Technology, Dingmans Ferry, PA;

Kayla Ward, Radiologic Technology, Eynon, PA;

Reece Weinberg, Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology, South Abington Township, PA;

Noah Wijaya, Automotive Technology, Roaring Brook Twp., PA;

Austin Wombacker, Electrical Construction Technology, Scranton, PA;

Kori Yencho, Physical Therapist Assistant, Throop, PA;

Peter Zawierucha, Electrical Construction Technology, Pittston Twp., PA

Johnson College will host its 32^nd Annual Johnson College Open on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club in Mountain Top, PA.

All proceeds from the annual golf tournament support the Johnson College Presidential Scholarship Fund. Last year’s tournament raised over $50,000 to support the Presidential Scholarship Fund. The scholarships are presented each fall to full-time students demonstrating financial need to finish their educational journey.

To learn more about this event, visit johnson.edu/golf.

Sponsors of this event to date include:

Presenting Sponsor: The Fresh Grocer – Owned and Operated by Gerrity’s

Platinum Sponsor: NET Credit Union and ShopRite

Gold Sponsors: Eastern Atlantic Regional Council of Carpenters; Five Star Equipment; Fastenal Company; L.R. Costanzo Company, Inc.; Peoples Security Bank & Trust; PNC Bank; Simplex Homes

Silver Sponsor: American Eagle Outfitters

Cart Sponsor: Toyota of Scranton

Breakfast Sponsor: Boyle Construction  

Lunch Sponsor: Cable Associates

Cocktail Hour Sponsor: Schiff’s Marketplace

Dinner Sponsor: Sordoni Construction Services, Inc.

Beverage Cart Sponsor: Widmer Signs / PA Signs

Golf Gift Sponsor: eCampus.com

Hole-in-One Sponsor: Tasca Ford

Mulligan Sponsor: Topp Business Solutions

Hit & Hold Sponsor: Nunzi’s Advertising

Exclusive Tee Sponsors: Ability Recovery Service, LLC; Action Lift; CHA Consulting; Constantino’s Catering; Greenman-Pedersen, Inc.; I.B.E.W. Local #81; Knowles Associates, LLC; McCarthy Tire; Mesko Glass and Mirror Co., Inc.; MotorWorld; NRG Controls; Postler & Joeckle; Scandale Associated Builders & Engineers, Ltd.; Simona America Industries; Stone Office Equipment, Inc; Topp Business Solutions; Torbik Safe & Lock Inc.; Waste Management;

Presidential Scholarship Sponsors: Ashley Machine & Tool Co.; Candy Frye ’94; Citizens Savings Bank, Czachor Electric; Highland Associates, Ltd.; Mesko Glass and Mirror Co., Inc.; Topp Business Solutions; Torbik Safe & Lock Inc.

Platinum Marketing Sponsor: Condron Sweda Advertising

Advertising Sponsor: Lamar Advertising

Gold Print Sponsor: Sprint Print, Inc.

Photo Caption

Sponsors of the 32^nd Annual Johnson College Open met on the College’s Scranton campus in preparation for the event on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club in Mountain Top, PA. Proceeds from this event will support the Johnson College Presidential Scholarship Fund.

Left to right – Front Row: Chester Kaufer, Postler & Joeckle and Marcelo DeSousa, Fastenal. Second Row: Dr. Katie Pittelli, Johnson College, Brian Poveromo, American Eagle Outfitters, and Patrick Rogers, Toyota of Scranton. Third Row: Joe Fasula, The Fresh Grocer – Owned and Operated by Gerrity’s, Debbie Kolsovsky, PNC Bank, and Doug Cook, Johnson College. Fourth Row: Megan Armillay, Condron Sweda Advertising, and David Boniello ’84, Simplex Homes. Fifth Row: Bobby Lynott, Widmer Signs/PA Signs, Kathleen Martin, NET Credit Union, and Matt Locci, Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters. Sixth Row: Kristen Wolfe, Sordoni Construction Services, Inc., Melissa Howells, Sordoni Construction Services, Inc., and Chris Stone, Stone Office Equipment.

Johnson College celebrated the completion of Bracey Hall during a debut event at its Scranton campus on April 2, 2025.

This new facility has doubled the size of the former Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC) laboratory to provide necessary training facilities for the College’s growing Building Trades programs, specifically HVAC Technology and Electrical Construction Technology.

Members of the Johnson College community and the Bracey family gathered to see the newly constructed building that will allow more students to enroll in the College’s hands-on Building Trades programs to meet industry needs throughout the region and beyond.

“We prepare our students for the workforce from the moment they step on campus, ensuring they have the skills, knowledge, and experience to thrive in the ever-changing landscape of technology and industry,” said Dr. Katie Pittelli, President and CEO of Johnson College. “This building—Bracey Hall—will help us do just that. It’s vital to our continued growth and success, allowing us to better serve the increasing demand for skilled technicians and technologists.”

Bracey Hall is one of four components of the College’s comprehensive, five-year capital campaign, “Innovation at Work.” It was named after the Bracey family in recognition of their immense support of Johnson College and its building trades programs. The Bracey’s pledged a major gift to the College’s capital campaign, aiding its mission to meet the needs of its students, industry partners, and the community through real-world, hands-on, and industry-driven education.

In addition to the transformational gift from the Bracey family, the College was awarded a $1 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the City of Scranton. The grant will help the College expand its workforce development programming for high-tech and in-demand fields, including HVAC and Electrical Construction. The HVAC and Electrical Construction Technology programs also benefitted from a $280,000 Appalachian Regional Commission grant for campus technology upgrades.

Walter Wood ’11, HVAC Program Director and Chair of the Building Trades Division at Johnson College is elated by the opportunities the new space will provide his students. “The demand for skilled technicians is increasing, and we’re proud to be at the forefront of preparing our students for success in various industries, both locally and globally. This expansion is about more than just space—it’s about creating an environment that fosters innovation, teamwork, and excellence,” he said.

Construction of Bracey Hall began in 2024, following the official reveal of the building, designed by Studio KLP Architects. Under the construction management of L.R. Costanzo Co., Inc., the building took shape quickly with the help of many of Johnson College’s industry partners and alumni.

Johnson College is proud to announce the launch of its one-year Cybersecurity Analytics & Operations academic certificate program, starting with the Fall 2025 semester. This program will give students the critical skills to enter the fast-growing cybersecurity field.

The program focuses on network operations and security, offering hands-on experience in troubleshooting, maintaining, and protecting IT systems. Students will learn to safeguard sensitive data by identifying vulnerabilities, penetration testing, network monitoring, incident response, and disaster recovery.

Graduates will be prepared for careers as network associates, incident handlers, information security analysts, IT auditors, and digital forensic examiners. The program also emphasizes critical thinking, troubleshooting, and effective communication—skills vital for success in cybersecurity.

With cybersecurity job growth projected at 33% from 2023 to 2033, the demand for skilled professionals is stronger than ever.

“We’re excited to launch this program to meet the growing demand for cybersecurity experts,” said Dr. Katie Pittelli, President & CEO of Johnson College. “Graduates will gain the technical expertise and soft skills necessary to thrive in this dynamic industry.”

For more information or to enroll, visit Johnson.edu/cybersecurity or contact the Enrollment Department at 570-702-8856 or enroll@johnson.edu.