Marywood University Transfer Tuesdays Marywood University will hold its Transfer Tuesdays program for college students or former college students who are considering transferring to Marywood University. We welcome transfer students at all stages of their college careers. Transfer Tuesdays opportunities will take place on the following Tuesdays during the late spring/summer: June 14, July 26, and August 9, 2022. Those interested can schedule an appointment every half hour beginning at 2 p.m. Registered visitors can discuss financial aid and scholarship options, transfer credits, take a tour of campus, review credits for transfer eligibility, and complete an application for admission. Marywood University’s fall semester begins on Monday, August 22, 2022. For additional information, or to register for the spring/summer Transfer Tuesdays program, please call Marywood University’s Office of University Admissions, at (570) 348-06234, email YourFuture@marywood.edu, or visit marywood.edu/transfertuesdays.
PennDOT, Partners Tout Improvements, Safety, and Opportunities for Bicycle Use To mark May 20, 2022 as Bike to Workday in Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), rabbittransit and Commuter Services of PA held an event at the Middletown Train Station to highlight improvements and opportunities for cyclists in Pennsylvania. “PennDOT has taken our Active Transportation Plan and made it a part of everyday business, linking people to their communities by enhancing facilities for biking, walking, and transit,” said Deputy Secretary for Multimodal Transportation, Jennie Louwerse. “With our planning and safety resources, PennDOT is focused on making sure that everyone, no matter how they travel, has access to transportation options.” The department makes available information, graphics, and videos to help riders and pedestrians of all ages travel safely. Further demonstrating commitment to safe travel options, the Wolf Administration recently announced 64 projects to improve transportation alternative options and enhance mobility and accessibility across the state. The federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is expanding these Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside program investments by providing an additional 43 awards. Another 56 multimodal projects were recently selected for state Multimodal Transportation Fund investments. “Bike to Work day is a great example of expanded mobility. Providing safe and efficient opportunities is the key to success,” said rabbittransit Executive Director Richard Farr. “When we connect bicycles to other modes of transportation, we help individuals travel further, truly enhancing mobility on our communities. All of our fixed route vehicles have bike racks and bikes ride free!” The new Middletown Train Station which opened to the public in January exemplifies the coordination of rail, car, bus, pedestrian, and bicycle transportation modes through the planning, design, and construction of a multimodal hub. “Bike Month is an excellent reminder that having a multimodal approach to our transportation network helps meet the needs of our regional commuters and directly supports our mission of reducing traffic congestion and improving air quality,” said PA Commuter Services Deputy Project Manager Stacy Newcomer. “The Middletown station and the covered bike racks at this facility are outstanding assets to help commuters travel regionally and ease their decisions to make more sustainable commute choices.” Learn more about cycling and walking in Pennsylvania at www.penndot.pa.gov. Learn more about rabbittransit and Commuter Services of Pennsylvania on their websites.
Tanureet Kochar, M.D., joins The Wright Center Board-certified internal medicine and geriatric medicine physician Tanureet Kochar, M.D., has joined The Wright Center for Community Health, where she is accepting adult patients at the Mid Valley Practice, 5 S. Washington Ave., Jermyn. Kochar will begin seeing patients Tuesday, June 14. In addition to her clinical duties, Kochar will serve as internal medicine and geriatric physician faculty member for The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education, helping to train the next generation of primary care physicians. Kochar will provide care to patients and teach developing physicians within The Wright Center’s interprofessional, team-based environment, which is home to residency programs in family medicine, internal medicine, psychiatry, and physical medicine and rehabilitation, as well as fellowships in cardiovascular disease, gastroenterology and geriatrics. A graduate of the Dayanand Medical College and Hospital in Ludhiana, India, she completed her internal medicine residency at Charlestown Area Medical Center, Charleston, West Virginia, and geriatric and sleep medicine fellowships at Wayne State University and the Detroit Medical Center. The Wright Center treats patients of all ages, income levels and insurance statuses at its nine primary care practices in Northeast Pennsylvania. Together, the primary and preventive care network offers access to high-quality, nondiscriminatory, affordable health services to patients regardless of their health insurance status or ability to pay. Certain patients may be eligible for the sliding-fee discount program based on family income and size. The organization was designated a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike in 2019. It offers integrated care, providing patients with the convenience of going to a single location to access medical, dental and behavioral health care, plus addiction treatment and other supportive services. The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education is the nation’s largest medical education safety-net consortium that develops the physician workforce of tomorrow. To schedule an appointment with her at the Mid Valley Practice, go to TheWrightCenter.org or call 570-230-0019. To find the most convenient community medical home, go to TheWrightCenter.org and click on patient care and primary care offices.
Outreach – Center for Community Resources Parent Café for Fathers Outreach invites Fathers in the community to attend the Parent Café on June 10, 2022, from 10 am – 11:30 am. The topic of the Parent Café is Dad Talks and will feature Pennsylvania State Representatives Kyle Mullins and Thom Welby, sharing their experiences as Fathers. The Dad Talks Parent Café will be held at the Outreach – Center for Community Resources, 431 North Seventh Avenue in Scranton on Friday, June 10, 2022, from 10 am to 11:30 am, and will include lunch for attendees and their children. Outreach invites area fathers to spend a morning with their peers to share stories, concerns, joys, and accomplishments in a supportive environment. Attendees will receive the book “Just Me and My Dad” and other Father’s Day activities. The Parent Café is free to attend, but registration is required, and childcare is available during the program. Please call 570-955-7857 to register.
Comserve Solutions Share Five Summer Jobs Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. If you’re a college student, teacher, or just in need of some extra cash, your summer plans likely include a temporary job. Here are some of the highest-paying occupations for summer workers. Construction Worker If you’re ready for some heavy-duty physical labor, a summer construction job may be just the ticket. Construction workers help build and repair all types of structures, using blueprints provided by the client. They’re usually responsible for erecting scaffolding, loading and unloading building materials, removing debris, and operating heavy equipment to pour concrete and perform other tasks. They may also be called on to assist carpenters, electricians and other craftsmen. Average Hourly Wage: $18.04 Tutor Tutoring jobs are custom-made for teachers on summer break, but they’re also ideal for college students seeking to keep their academic skills sharp and cushion their bank accounts in between semesters. Tutors are usually hired through an agency, and are responsible for reviewing school assignments, discussing subject content, assisting with homework, and/or preparing students for standardized tests. Tutors must be excellent communicators who have demonstrated expertise in the given subject matter. Average Hourly Wage: $20.00 Virtual Assistant Virtual assistants provide administrative services to businesses or entrepreneurs from a remote location. Their responsibilities include managing the client’s social media, calendars and appointments; answering emails; making travel arrangements; and maintaining online records. This job requires the ability to handle multiple administrative projects with minimal supervision. Virtual assistants must also have access to a strong internet connection and proficiency in various digital communication tools, such as Zoom or Skype. Average Hourly Wage: $21.77 Freelance Writer Freelance writers may work remotely or onsite, through an agency or directly for a client, producing a variety of written content. They must possess advanced writing skills and be able to utilize various style guides, depending on the client’s preference. They also must be able to properly conduct the research needed to develop an expertise on various topics. The end result is professional-level content for blogs, articles, white papers, and other digital or hard copy publications. Average Hourly Wage: $22.00 to $33.00, depending on location. Event Planner Event planners coordinate all logistics and services related to a given event: securing a location, catering, entertainment, decorations, lodging, etc., based on clients’ needs. They also must coordinate budget planning and ensure that the event remains within cost projections. During the event, they must be available to manage the guest registry and organize the facility to ensure all A/V equipment remain operational, decorations are in place and catering services are satisfactory. Average Hourly Wage: $25.00 to $30.00, depending upon experience and location. Visit Us @ https://www.comservesolutions.com/
The Dolly Parton Imagination Library is Coming to Lackawanna County The Leadership Lackawanna Core Program Class of 2022, in collaboration with the United Way, is excited to enroll children who are residents of Lackawanna County in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. The Dolly Parton Imagination Library is an international Foundation dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by giving free monthly books to children from birth to age five. Once enrolled, each child will receive the book “The Little Engine That Could” followed by a new book every month thereafter. Register your child today at https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/ to start receiving books from the Dolly Parton Imagination library!
Boback’s Bill to Assist Older Foster Youth Passed by House A bill sponsored by Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) that would help older foster youth in Pennsylvania to find more permanent family connections was unanimously approved by the House of Representatives on Monday. “Young people who leave the child welfare system without having adults in their lives to provide assistance often end up in jail or homeless,” said Boback. “My bill would give foster youth every possible opportunity to find a permanent family during this critical transition period.” House Bill 1866 would build on existing state requirements that foster youth receive counseling and other services as they grow older, including the identification of family members who may be willing to assume a primary caretaker or other supportive role. Boback’s proposal would also ensure those requirements are fully and effectively implemented. The bill will next be considered by the Senate.
