Johnson College Spring 2026 Semester President’s List

Dr. Katie Pittelli, President & CEO of Johnson College, has announced the President’s List of students who have completed the 2026 Spring Semester with a grade point average of 3.70 or higher.

Mariah Adryan, Radiologic Technology, Scranton;
Josiah Amoroso, Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, Scranton;
Devon Anderson, Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, Tunkhannock;
Holden Aylesworth, Computer Information Technology, Nicholson;
Anne Azevedo, Mechatronics Technology, Dunmore;
Charlize Barhite, Veterinary Nursing, Clifford Township;
Rody Batykefer, Aviation Technology, Carbondale;
Brittany Bella, Radiologic Technology, Bear Creek Township;
Charles Campbell, Electrical Construction Technology, Hazle Township;
Cole Chesna, Welding Fabrication & Manufacturing Technology, Honesdale;
Nico Colachino, Diesel Truck Technology, Olyphant;
Frank Collins, Automotive Technology, Clarks Summit;
Cameron Collins, Electrical Construction Technology, Jermyn;
Cameron Connor, Computer Information Technology, Carbondale;
Thomas Corcoran, Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Technology, Scranton;
Irelyn Corcoran, Radiologic Technology, Laurel Run;
Katie Crum, Radiologic Technology, Milanville;
Robert Damiano, Aviation Technology, Nicholson;
Taylor Decker, Radiologic Technology, Olyphant;
Robert Demian, Welding Fabrication & Manufacturing Technology, Waymart;
Jack DiCindio, Physical Therapist Assistant, Dunmore;
Gerard Dolinsky, Diesel Truck Technology, Scott Township;
Aiden Dommes, Mechatronics Technology, Moscow;
William Dotzel, Electronic Engineering Technology, Eynon;
Krista Dudeck, Veterinary Nursing, Nuremberg;
Nathan Emmett, Physical Therapist Assistant, Simpson;
Michael Fernandez Medina, Computer Information Technology, Scranton;
Timothy Flanagan, Electrical Construction Technology, Scranton;
Michael Fordham, Aviation Technology, Greentown;
Nicole Foster, Electrical Construction Technology, Lake Ariel;
Samantha Fundaro, Radiologic Technology, Bushkill;
Jordan Gioupis, Radiologic Technology, Springbrook Township;
Abagayle Glaush, Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, Wilkes Barre;
Hanaa Gohsler, Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, Dickson City;
Aidan Graff, Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Technology, Scranton;
Alyssa Hall, Automotive Technology, Carbondale;
Alyssa Hart, Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology, Nanticoke;
Jason Havens, Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Technology, Dingmans Ferry;
Carson Hedgelon, Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology, Honesdale;
Zachary Hensel, Veterinary Nursing, Gouldsboro;
Benjamin Holschuh, Electrical Construction Technology, Swoyersville;
Robert Kalinich, Computer Information Technology, Scranton;
Lucia Keifer, Veterinary Nursing, Lake Ariel;
Dakota Kempka, Electronic Engineering Technology, Factoryville;
Shelby Kerr, Radiologic Technology, Springville;
Evan Kilgore, Electronic Engineering Technology, Scranton;
Michael Kishel, Computer Information Technology, Pittston;
Steven Kollar, Computer Information Technology, Trucksville;
Henry Korman, Electrical Construction Technology, Lakeville;
Connor Kostik, Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Technology, Wyoming;
Ashton Labert, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Hazle Township;
Jesse Lamberton, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Carbondale;
David Latona, Electronic Engineering Technology, Inkerman;
Skyler LeClere, Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Technology, Beach Lake;
Anastasia Lehman, Aviation Technology, Akron;
Corey Lesnefsky, Diesel Truck Technology, Moscow;
Liam Lidy, Electronic Engineering Technology, Lake Ariel;
Halie Longobardi, Radiologic Technology, Shohola;
Daniel Marcus, Electrical Construction Technology, Greeley;
Edwin Mejia, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Albrightsville;
Mason Miluszusky, Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology, Richmondale;
Giulian Morell, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Dunmore;
Alex Morgan, Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, Clarks Summit;
Sean Munson, Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Technology, Nanticoke;
Jacob Mutsavage, Computer Information Technology, Throop;
Alessandro Olivieri, Electrical Construction Technology, Gouldsboro;
Lucas Pesotine, Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Technology, Freeland;
Joseph Phillips, Computer Information Technology, Scranton;
Ally Plantz, Physical Therapist Assistant, Clarks Green;
Ronald Pritchard, Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, Damascus;
Delfino Ramirez, Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, Scranton;
James Reimold, Electrical Construction Technology, Drums;
Alyssa Resio, Radiologic Technology, Old Forge;
Yeremi Restituyo, Electrical Construction Technology, Hazleton;
Ethan Robbins, Welding Fabrication & Manufacturing Technology, Greenfield Township;
Paul Sedon, Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology, Mountain Top;
Arturo Serrano, Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Technology, Hazleton;
Carson Shrive, Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Technology, Old Forge;
Jessica Stombaugh, Radiologic Technology, Dickson City;
Andrew Styborski, Electrical Construction Technology, Dalton;
Ragu Subedi, Computer Information Technology, Scranton;
Gregory Sumski, Computer Information Technology, Scranton;
Joseph Wedlock, Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology, Dalton;
Noah Wijaya, Automotive Technology, Roaring Brook Township;
Drew Wrobel, Computer Information Technology, Dickson City;
Eric Zeigler, Electrical Construction Technology, Scranton;
Matthew Zekus, Electrical Construction Technology, Forty Fort.

Johnson College Celebrates 107th Commencement and Largest Graduating Class

Johnson College celebrated its 107th Commencement Ceremony on Wednesday, May 7, 2026, at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s continued growth. The new venue provided expanded space for the College’s increasing number of graduates and created a more unified experience for students from both the Scranton and Hazleton campuses.

The ceremony recognized students who completed rigorous programs leading to Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science degrees and academic certificates in a wide range of high-demand fields.

Ethan Gardiner ‘25, a proud Johnson College alumnus and maintenance technician specializing in automated equipment and controls at Lineage, delivered an inspiring commencement address, encouraging graduates to embrace their victories, big or small, continue to learn, and support others.

The ceremony also spotlighted outstanding student achievements. Valedictorian Jake Ryan and salutatorian Hanaa Gohsler, both graduates of the Architectural Drafting & Design Technology program, shared powerful messages reflecting on perseverance, growth, and the transformative experience of their time at Johnson College.

The event was live-streamed on the College’s YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/live/IFvJz9VEGA8?feature=share.

Following is a list of the spring 2026 graduates:

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE PROGRAMS

Computer Information Technology
Holden Aylesworth, Nicholson
Michael L. Bromage, Scranton
Cameron Walter Connor, Carbondale
Michael Rafael Fernandez Medina, Scranton
Kael A. Heflin, Lake Ariel
Michael R. Kishel, Pittston
Steven Michael Kollar, Trucksville
Jacob Mutsavage, Throop
James Phillips, West Wyoming
Nicholas Shimo, Scranton
Richard Joseph Stopa, Taylor
Ragu Nath Subedi, Scranton
Gregory Lake Sumski, Scranton
Drew Wrobel, Dickson City

Physical Therapist Assistant
Ally Plantz, Clarks Green
Malana Vega, Carbondale
Kori Yencho, Throop

Radiologic Technology
Dilyara Akhmedova, Scranton
Katie Lynn Crum, Milanville
Samantha Fundaro, Bushkill
Laura Rene Jackloski, Wyoming
Shelby Kerr, Springville
Jean Paul Marcano, Hanover Township
Andrew Robert Martin, Jefferson Township
Gavin Munro, Milford
Alyssa Marie Resio, Old Forge
Molly Reynolds, Scranton
Erica Jade Shearer, Hughestown
Syanah Jayd Triplin, Johnstown
Arron Yocius, Mountain Top

Veterinary Nursing
Andrew Abrams, Moscow
Charlize Simone Barhite, Clifford Township
Kelsey Christina Busch, Leesport
Lindsey Gannon, Honesdale
Liberty N. Graves, New Milford
Brooke Ann Kellogg, Honesdale
Jessica Miller, Mechanicsburg
Alyssa Nichole Nicholas, Watsontown
Brooke Summer Richardson, Lake Ariel
Sierra Lynn Stonier, Monroe Township
Samantha L. Warner, Montrose

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE PROGRAMS

Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Kenneth B. Cotton Jr., Clifford Township
Cameron Hedgelon, Honesdale
Kody Madrigal, Tafton
Tyler Martinelli, Mountain Top
Aiden Perez, Jessup

Architectural Drafting & Design Technology
Abagayle Lynn Glaush, Wilkes-Barre
Hanaa Gohsler, Dickson City
Aiden Krehel, Waverly
Jacob Nielsen, Archbald
Ronald John Pritchard Jr., Damascus
Jake Ryan, Factoryville
Tyton Vokes, Dalton

Automotive Technology
Cristal Abreu, Scranton
Andrew Adonizio, Wilkes-Barre
James Hancock, Clarks Green
Brendan Hauser, Dunmore
Lucas S. Lorenzetti, Throop
Camron D. Mcmillan, Scranton
Edward Peguero, Scranton
Joseph Pezanowski III, Mayfield
Mia Royce, Moosic
Noah A. Wijaya, Roaring Brook Township

Aviation Technology
Tahj Bond, Scranton
Pierry Chatelain, Scranton
Michael Allen Fordham Jr., Greentown
Raphiel Garcia Hidalgo, Scranton
Frank Goodwin, Jessup
Jaylen James-Thomas, Wilkes-Barre
Tanner Robert Little, Mountain Top
Logan Rehrig, Barnesville
Amara Rubino, Henryville
Connor David Steele, Archbald

Biomedical Equipment Technology
Amari John Grey, Henryville
Joseph Kologe, Scranton
Michael Lee, Jefferson Township
Jonathan Merlen, Springbrook Township
Giulian Morell, Dunmore
Nicholas Novak, Old Forge
Lilith Rooney, Springbrook Township
Frank Ryan Tanana, Olyphant
Eli Titus, Nichols, NY

Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology
Connor Angelo, Hudson
Evan J. Bernardi, Clarks Summit
Grayson J. Coar, Honesdale
Luke Harvatine, Kingsley
Paul MacDonald, Scranton
Mason Miluszusky, Richmondale

Civil Design Technology
Anthony Herman, Milford

Diesel Truck Technology
Thomas William Bartrige, Gouldsboro
Noah Bender, Scranton
Aiden Bird, Olyphant
Nico T. Colachino, Olyphant
Gerard Dolinsky, Scott Township
Joshua Keifer, Lake Ariel
Corey Lesnefsky, Moscow
Devon Muro, Madison Township
Mark Nagle, Greenfield Township
Christopher Steve Rosa, Scranton
Tyler J. Werlick, Lake Ariel
Jayden Williams, Scranton

Electrical Construction Technology
Edgar A. Acevedo, Scranton
Julius Asencio, South Abington Township
Nicholas Austin, Moosic
Gianna Bangs, Berwick
Nicholas Barahona, Clarks Summit
Jacob Benczkowski, Kingston
Harrison Birch, Clarks Summit
Logan Burakiewicz, Exeter
Brayan Calcano Ventura, Shamokin
Preston Casey, Carbondale
Thomas Collins, West Pittston
Cameron Collins, Jermyn
Liam Crolly, Dunmore
Cayden DeGroat, Shohola
Matthew Dolan, Hazle Township
Brent Edlind, South Abington Township
Guillermo S. Gutierrez, Hazleton
Jacob Halapin, Moscow
Maximus X. Harden, Swoyersville
Christian Harkins, Carbondale
Emanuel J. Hernandez, Scranton
Joseph Tyler Homentosky, Archbald
Trevor Jones, Clarks Summit
Henry Korman, Lakeville
Kevin Kozlowski, Augusta, NJ
Ian D. Leachey, Roaring Brook
Jeremy R. Lewis Jr., Susquehanna
Ryan William Lynott, Scranton
Ricky Mackrell, Dickson City
Daniel J. Marcus, Greeley
Anthony J. Martin, Waymart
Max Medina, Hazleton
Carter Michael Mistishin, Lake Ariel
Alden Read Moss, Hawley
Reid Olsen, Milford
Gavin Padula, South Abington Township
Shamar Peaten, Jessup
Jacob Michael Pepper-Kosakevitch, Peckville
Jordan Rafalko, Old Forge
Thomas Raniero, Milford
James W. Reimold, Drums
Carlos R. Romero Rodriguez, Dunmore
Keith Rowlands, Jermyn
Jonathan A. Sacchetti, Scranton
Gianni Salmond, Scranton
Anthony Santarsiero, Dunmore
Aiden Sheperis, West Pittston
Matthew Shilling, Scranton
Luke Snyder, Duryea
Seamus Spangenberg, Falls
Evan Stabinski, Scranton
Alexander J. Stabinski, Scranton
Zachary K. Staples, Carbondale
Andrew Paul Styborski, Dalton
Braedyn D. Tinsley, Blue Bell
Shane E. Toolan, Clifford Township
Michael Wall, Olyphant
Joshua John Wanick, South Abington Township
Kenneth Warren, Montrose
Joshua Wayman, Jermyn
James Wohlleber, Hazleton
Matthew Zekus, Forty Fort
Liam Zero, Dunmore

Electronic Engineering Technology
Aidan J. Brace, Old Forge
Arnaldo Catamora Hoylar, Ransom Township
Jericho Thomas Doll, Clifton Township
Julian Krenitsky, Clarks Summit
Henry James Lazo, Clarks Summit
Liam Lidy, Lake Ariel
John Mackey, Mayfield
Sara A. Olshan, Tunkhannock
Caiden D. Stancik, Clarks Summit

Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Technology
Braeden Nicholas Alvord, Clifford Township
William Henry Byrne VI, Scranton
Carter Chichura, South Abington Township
Anthony G. DeFilippi, Honesdale
Jason B. DeManicor, Clifford
Edward Fox, Scranton
Nicholas George, Exeter
Mason Gronkowski, Swoyersville
Jason Havens, Dingmans Ferry
Logan Heaney, Clarks Summit
Evan Joseph Hofsommer, Scranton
Colin A. Joyce, Scott Township
Skyler E. LeClere, Beach Lake
Benjamin Miller, Scranton
Carter Michael Mistishin, Lake Ariel
Jon Mosser, Bethany
Sean J. Munson, Nanticoke
Matthew Neumann, Duryea
Logan Nichols, Scott Township
Aiden Luscher Notz, Scranton
Matthew Pantucci, Pittston
Austyn Daniel Pugh, Waymart
Jacob Dylan Riebe, Old Forge
Vincent M. Rinaldi, Scranton
Christian J. Rivera, Wilkes-Barre
Bryant O. Rodezno, Scranton
River Rogers, Scranton
Ozjan Sayfullayev, Scranton
Vincent Scotti, Taylor
Joshua T. Souza, South Abington Township
Vincent R. Tomasetti, Lake Ariel

Mechatronics Technology
Jace Peoples-Trimmer, Lakeville
Garek J. Petraitis, Scranton
James A. Watt, South Abington Township

Welding Fabrication & Manufacturing Technology
Garrett William Hawk, Kunkletown
Ella Tyler, Tunkhannock
Heather Blaine, Berwick
Stephen Henry Hunter Cantner, Clarks Summit
Michael Capurso, Milford
Michael Chapman, Archbald
Cole Chesna, Honesdale
Robert A. Demian Jr., Waymart
Nikolas Harris, Honesdale
Ethan Robbins, Greenfield Township

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Building & Property Maintenance
Stanley Biniewicz, New Milford
Gregory F. Leonard Jr., Hazle Township
Johnathan Levine, Scranton
Trey Perry Rucker, Pittston
Milagros Sosa, Carbondale
Norvensky Celimat Valcourt, Scranton

Cybersecurity Analytics & Operations
Paul Davis, South Abington Township
Herline Fleury, Scranton
Diana Klaudia Mannick, Archbald

Diesel Preventative Maintenance Technology
Hannah Jane Mackaliunas, Scranton
Gerson Vasquez, Scranton

Industrial Technology
Jacob Davis, Mahanoy City
Sean M. Lee, Throop
Justin Nieves, Hudson
Jesika Sterling, Dunmore

Welding Technology
Paul Bidwell, Scranton
Joshua Bivins, Honesdale
Ryan C. Breiten, Dalton
Hannah Bronson, Jefferson Township
Cameron M. Celli, Dunmore
Prakesh Chaitram, Scranton
William Clapp, Wyalusing
Logan Clouse, Lehighton
Robert C. Cowger, Scranton
Shawn R. Giblin, Honesdale
Kaiden Hallock, Milford
Matthew Juracka, Summit Hill
Ethan L. Kochmer, Falls
Aiden Learn, Tunkhannock
Yunniel Marinez, Hazleton
Victor Melo, Peckville
Keeley Moser, Fern Glen
Lance Price, Drums
Joseph Shelton, Summit Hill
Brandon J. Sich, Haskell, NJ
Tiffany Weber-Bolcavage, Old Forge
Hunter Zschunke, Hazleton

Johnson College to Host 33rd Annual Golf Tournament

Johnson College will host its 33rd Annual Johnson College Open on Friday, May 15, 2026, 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 $54,000 to support the Presidential Scholarship Fund. The scholarships are presented each fall to full-time students who demonstrate financial need to complete 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: ShopRite

Platinum Marketing Sponsor: Condron Sweda Advertising

Advertising Sponsor: Lamar Advertising

Gold Print Sponsor: Spencer Printing

Gold Sponsors: Cables Associates;Discover NEPA – Powered by Mericle;Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters; Fastenal Company; Five Star Equipment; Johnson Controls; L.R. Costanzo Company, Inc.; Levy Realty Group; Peoples Security Bank & Trust; PNC Bank; and Simplex Homes

Silver Sponsor: American Eagle Outfitters and ecampus.com

Cart Sponsor: NET Credit Union

Lunch Sponsor: Toyota of Scranton

Cocktail Hour Sponsor: G. Ritsick & Sons Inc.

Beverage Cart Sponsor: Topp Business Solutions

Hole-in-One Sponsor: Tasca Ford

Mulligan Sponsor: Widmer Signs

Hit & Hold Sponsor: Nunzi’s Advertising

Score Card Sponsor: Torbik Safe & Lock Inc.

Tee Sponsors: Ability Recovery Service; LLC; Constantino’s Catering; Greenman-Pedersen, Inc.; Highland Associates; Highlands Homes; I.B.E.W. Local #81; Knowles Associates, LLC; Kost Tire & Auto Service; McCarthy Tire; MotorWorld; NRG Controls; Postler & Jaeckle; Power Engineering Corporation; Scandale Associated Builders & Engineers, Ltd.; Schiff’s Marketplace; SIMONA America Industries; Sordoni Construction Services, Inc.; and Stone Office Equipment, Inc.

Presidential Scholarship Sponsors: Ashley Machine & Tool Co.; Candy Frye ’94; Citizens Savings Bank; Mesko Glass and Mirror Co., Inc.; Postler & Jaeckle; and Waste Reduction & Recycling

Pictured:

Left to right – Front Row: George Sweda, Condron Sweda Advertising; Lynne Anderson, SIMONA America Industries; Dr. Katie Pittelli, Johnson College; Mary Jo Preno, Toyota of Scranton; Clarence Baltrusaitis, NET Credit Union; and Nunzio Allegrucci, Nunzi’s Advertising.

Second Row: Doug Cook, Johnson College; Jennifer Pionzio, Condron Sweda Advertising; Nick Costanzo, L.R. Costanzo Company, Inc.; Chris Police, Highland Associates; Andy Kudasik, PNC Bank; Ray Bartolai, Kost Tire & Auto Service; Laura Kinney, Spencer Printing; Katie Gallagher, ShopRite; and Teresa Carichner, Widmer Signs.

Third Row: Sarah Levy, Levy Realty Group; Matt Lochie, Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters; and Dave Boniello, Simplex Homes.

Fourth Row: Walter Rosiecki, Peoples Security Bank & Trust; Joe DiMaggio, Discover NEPA – Powered by Mericle; and Brian Pomerovo, American Eagle Outfitters.

Fifth Row: Jeremy Kuntz and Brian Spitzer, Postler & Jaeckle.

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: Dr. Katie Pittelli, President & CEO, Johnson College; Bob Non, Founder and CEO, Pleasant Mount Welding, Inc.; Dr. Kellyn Williams, Associate Vice President of Special Programs, Johnson College.

9th Annual Carpentry Auction Raises over $4,000 for Children’s Advocacy Center of NEPA

Johnson College Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology program hosted its Annual Carpentry Auction at the College’s Scranton campus on Thursday, April 9, 2026. 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 60 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.

Johnson College to Host Refrigerant Recycling Event

Johnson College will host a Refrigerant Recycling Event on its Scranton campus on Friday, April 17, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m. and Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free to the public, and there is no item limit.

Only items with refrigerant will be accepted, including refrigerators, kegerators, freezers, window air conditioners, room air conditioners, dehumidifiers, vending machines, water coolers, and ice makers.

Register to participate at Johnson.edu/recycle.

Johnson College Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Technology students, staff, and volunteers will safely remove refrigerants, ensuring proper disposal and preventing harmful gases from being released into the environment. This quick, easy, and eco-friendly way to dispose of refrigerant-containing appliances will help the community and keep the environment clean! This event is supported by Meier Supply Co. Inc. and Mike’s Scrap Recycling.

9th 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 Thursday, April 9, 2026, 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 60 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 repurposed material. The 2025 Carpentry Auction raised over $4,000 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/.

Hazleton Campus to Host Spring Open House on April 11, 2026

Johnson College Hazleton will hold its Spring Open House on Saturday, April 11, 2026, 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 EITC Contribution from Peoples Security Bank & Trust

Johnson College received a $15,000 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 Johnson College’s Industry Fast Track program, visit johnson.edu/dual-enrollment-at-johnson-college.

Pictured left to right: Walter Rosiecki, Johnson College board member and Senior Vice President, Peoples Security Bank and Trust; Dr. Katie Pittelli, President & CEO, Johnson College.