Empower Pennsylvania’s Future Workforce: Support Johnson College Through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program

For over 112 years, Johnson College has been dedicated to and known for providing its students with an innovative, hands-on, industry-immersed education. Now, as part of the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program in Pennsylvania, we invite you to partner with us by shifting some of your company’s PA tax dollars to education.

PA tax law allows qualifying businesses to apply their PA corporate taxes to support various Johnson College educational programs.

Why Johnson College?

• Industry Fast Track Program: High school students enroll in on-campus classes and labs to gain early exposure to our programs, which provide hands-on experience and industry-relevant skills. This enables them to earn college credits, build a strong foundation for their future careers, and enter the workforce faster and as highly trained technicians.
• STEM Outreach Camps and Programs: Our camps and year-round programs engage middle and high school students in exciting hands-on STEM activities, fostering a passion for learning and career path exploration.
• Industry Immersed Curriculum: Our courses and camps are developed in collaboration with leading industry professionals and taught by instructors with real-world industry experience, so students receive an education that meets current and future industry needs.
• Commitment to Excellence: Johnson College has a proven track record of graduating industry-ready professionals who substantially contribute to the workforce. When industry calls, we answer!

How It Works

• Designate Your Contribution to Support our Industry Fast Track or STEM Outreach Programs: Choose Johnson College as the recipient of your EITC funds. Your donation will directly support our programs targeting middle and high school students offered on our Scranton and Hazleton campuses.
• Receive Tax Credits: For every dollar of your state taxes that you designate to Johnson College’s programs, you can receive up to 90% back in tax credits, offering a significant return on your investment. Please consult a tax professional regarding eligibility.

Join Us in Making a Difference

• Enhance Your Community: Your partnership with Johnson College through the EITC program is crucial in helping us provide invaluable hands-on educational opportunities that prepare students to meet the demands of industry, drive innovation and economic growth across our region, and all of Pennsylvania.
• Strengthen Your Brand: By showing your commitment to education and community development, you boost your corporate social responsibility profile and strengthen your brand’s reputation.

Business Tax Criteria

• PA businesses that are C-Corps, S-Corps, LLCs, and Limited Partnerships are eligible to contribute up to $750,000.
• Receive a 75% tax credit for a one-year commitment OR receive a 90% tax credit for a two-year commitment.

Important Dates for Businesses

May 15:

• Business applicants who have completed their two-year commitment and wish to reapply for another two-year commitment.
• Businesses who are in the middle of their two-year commitment.

July 1:

• New business applications.

Contact Us Today

Ready to make an impact? Contact our College Advancement Office at 570-702-8920 or collegeadvancement@johnson.edu to learn more about supporting Johnson College through the EITC program.

Business owners, managers and CEOs should coordinate with their tax preparers to launch this easy process. Additional information is available on the EITC webpage on the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development website. Click here.

When an EITC contribution is received by Johnson College, a receipt letter of acknowledgement is sent to the donating company to submit to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to receive tax credit.

To download a PDF of our EITC Brochure, click here.