8th Annual Carpentry Auction Raises over $4,000 for Children’s Advocacy Center of Northeastern Pennsylvania

Johnson College Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology program hosted its Annual Carpentry Auction at the College’s Scranton campus on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The event raised over $4,000 to benefit the Children’s Advocacy Center of Northeastern Pennsylvania in support of its mission to provide excellence in the assessment and treatment of child abuse and neglect.

More than 70 items created by Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology students were available for auction. There was a wide variety of woodwork, including chessboards, tables, chests, benches, and more. Many of the items were made from repurposed materials.

Instant Decision Day for Veterans and Current U.S. Military Service Members is May 15

Johnson College’s Instant Decision Day for Veterans and those currently serving in the U.S. Military will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025, 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 complete 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 to Host 8th Annual Carpentry Auction for Children’s Advocacy Center of NEPA

Johnson College’s Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology program will host an auction to benefit the Children’s Advocacy Center of NEPA on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, inside the Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology lab in Woolworth Hall on the Johnson College Scranton campus. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., and the auction starts at 6:00 p.m. The auction is open to the public. 

More than 70 items will be available to bid on, including cutting boards, chess boards, tables, benches, and custom woodworking. All items were created by students in the Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology program. Many of the items were made from re-purposed material. The 2024 Carpentry Auction raised over $10,000 to benefit the Children’s Advocacy Center of NEPA.

Register for the event at https://johnson.edu/carpentry-auction/.

To learn more about the Children’s Advocacy Center of NEPA, visit https://cacnepa.org/.

Johnson College Hazleton to Host Spring Open House on April 12

Johnson College Hazleton will hold its Spring Open House on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the CAN DO Training Center located inside the Humboldt Industrial Park at 370 Maplewood Drive in Hazle Township. To register for the Open House, visit Johnson.edu/hazletonopenhouse or contact Johnson College’s Enrollment Department at 570-702-8856 or enroll@johnson.edu.

The Open House will include discussions about the admissions process, information about financial aid for those who qualify, and student services such as student life, student support, and career services. Plus, same-day acceptance will be available for many programs if students bring their high school or college transcripts. Tours of each technical area will be conducted and program directors and instructors will be available to review the specifics of their programs.

Johnson College Receives $15,250 grant from Pleasant Mount Welding, Inc.

Johnson College has received a $15,250 grant from Pleasant Mount Welding, Inc., facilitated by Commonwealth Charitable Management, to support its Industry Fast Track and STEM Outreach programs.

The Industry Fast Track Program (IFT), a partnership between Johnson College and local school districts, allows high school juniors and seniors to simultaneously enroll in high school and college-level courses at Johnson College. Students remain enrolled full-time at their high school while attending classes at Johnson College. This grant will help IFT students cover educational costs, ensuring g they have the resources to succeed in their dual enrollment courses.

In addition, Johnson College’s STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) Outreach initiative, led by the Community Engagement department, provides hands-on STEM learning opportunities for students across the region. This grant will fund the College’s 2025 Summer Camp series, offering free, hands-on learning, in fields such as building trades, robotics, architectural drafting, engineering, and veterinary nursing. The camps will be available to rising 5th to 8th graders, with registration opening in late spring or early summer.

About Pleasant Mount Welding, Inc.

Pleasant Mount Welding, Inc. (PMWI) specializes in miscellaneous metals and structural steel fabrication. They have serviced water, wastewater, and flood control markets for over 40 years. PMWI manufactures several product lines including Standard-Duty Aluminum Interlocking Flat Panel Covers for odor control, Aluminum & Steel Bar Grating, Aluminum Plank Grating, Aluminum Handrails, and Aluminum Ladders. PMWI is the largest manufacturer of miscellaneous metals for water and wastewater treatment facilities in the eastern United States.

Pictured left to right: Tim Frank, Associate Director of Community Engagement, Johnson College; Bob Non, Founder and CEO, Pleasant Mount Welding, Inc.; Kellyn Williams, Associate Vice President of Special Programs, Johnson College.

Johnson College Now Enrolling for OSHA 30-Hour Training Course

Johnson College is now accepting enrollments for its 30-hour, non-credit OSHA training course at the Scranton campus. The course will run from April 22 to May 3, 2025, with classes scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. The final week will feature classes on Monday, May 5, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., and Thursday, May 8, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

Participants will gain comprehensive knowledge on a range of essential safety topics, including fall protection, electrical safety, personal protective equipment (PPE), and more. The course, which is delivered through in-person classroom instruction, is designed to help individuals reduce workplace accidents, ensure compliance with federal safety standards, and foster a culture of safety within their organizations.

The OSHA 30-hour training is ideal for individuals in leadership roles, those seeking advanced safety training, and employees in the general industry workforce. Upon successful completion of the course, attendees will receive the official OSHA 30 General Industry Outreach Course Completion Card.

The cost for the course is $600.

For more information or to reserve a spot in the course, visit johnson.edu/continuing-ed/osha-30. You can also contact the Continuing Education team at 570-702-8979 or continuinged@johnson.edu.

Johnson College Scranton Spring Open House is March 22

Johnson College will hold its Spring Open House on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on its Scranton campus. To register to attend the Open House, visit Johnson.edu/openhouse or contact Johnson College’s Enrollment Department at 570-702-8856 or enroll@johnson.edu.

The Open House will include discussions about the admissions process, information about financial aid for those who qualify, and student services such as student life, student support, and career services. Plus, same-day acceptance will be available for many programs if students bring their high school or college transcripts. Tours of each technical area will be conducted and program directors and instructors will be available to review the specifics of their programs.

Johnson College Receives $7,500 EITC Contribution from Fastenal

Johnson College received a $7,500 EITC contribution from Fastenal to support the College’s Industry Fast Track and STEM Outreach Programs.

The Industry Fast Track Program (IFT) is a joint partnership with area school districts and the College. The program offers high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to simultaneously enroll in secondary and post-secondary coursework on the Johnson College campus. Students remain enrolled full-time at their high school while attending classes at Johnson College.

Through its STEM Outreach, Johnson College utilizes its experience in providing industry-focused technical education to expand its outreach to elementary, middle, and high school students. The outreach raises awareness of the benefits of STEM education and the possibilities of achieving economic independence through employment in a STEM career field.

Fastenal’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.

For information about how to participate in the EITC program with Johnson College, visit Johnson.edu/eitc.

Pictured left to right: Josh Shepard, Environmental Health Safety Manager, Fastenal; Dr. Katie Pittelli, President & CEO, Johnson College; Raymond Getman, Area Manager, Fastenal; Marcelo DeSousa, Regional Operations Manager S-HUB, Fastenal; Thomas White, Assistant Operations Manager, Fastenal; Kevin Franc, Picking Manager, Fastenal; Alec Sebastionelli, Picking Assistant Manager, Fastenal.

Johnson College Receives Grant from the Moses Taylor Foundation

Johnson College has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Moses Taylor Foundation to establish a medical assistant laboratory at the College’s satellite campus, Johnson College at the CAN DO Training Center in Hazle Township.

The designated laboratory space is being converted into two distinct clinical areas – a hospital room and a physician’s office – to provide a full range of training experiences for students enrolling in the program. These facility updates will allow Johnson College to provide the latest in hands-on education and training to meet the needs of the healthcare industry throughout the region and beyond.

The Medical Assistant program is part of the College’s Continuing Education initiative. The program prepares students to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical aspects of a medical office including preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine laboratory procedures, pharmacology, and taking and documenting vital signs. Students learn the fundamentals of phlebotomy and venipunctures, anatomy, and physiology, and medical terminology encountered in the field. Upon completion of the program, students are prepared to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam.

To learn more about Johnson College’s Continuing Education Medical Assistant program, visit https://johnson.edu/continuing-ed/medical-assistant/.