Nineteen Students Complete 5th Annual Cohort

Johnson College celebrated the 5th Readiness in Skilled Employment (NEPA RISE) cohort at their Scranton campus.

Nineteen students completed the RISE program over the past nine months, building skills in fields including Medical Assistant, Welding, Diesel Technology and Preventative Maintenance, Building and Property Maintenance, and Cybersecurity. Along the way, students received career coaching and individualized case management from UNC’s Workforce Development program to help remove barriers and support their path to employment.

The celebration included remarks from Dr. Katie Pittelli, President and CEO of Johnson College; Lisa Durkin, President and CEO of United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA; Dr. Kellyn Williams, Associate Vice President of Special Programs at Johnson College; and Lackawanna County Commissioner Thom Welby, who each shared their congratulations and encouragement with the cohort.

Congratulations to this cohort on an important milestone.