Johnson College Celebrates 105th Commencement The Johnson College Scranton campus was full of excitement as students and their families, staff, and faculty gathered to celebrate the College’s largest graduating class at its 105th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Graduates completed programs for Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science degrees, academic certificates, and Readiness in Skilled Employment (RISE). Michele Bannon, Mayor of the City of Carbondale, gave the commencement address before degrees were presented by Katie Leonard, Ed.D., President & CEO of Johnson College, and Heather Bonker, General Education Director of Johnson College. Recipients of Johnson College’s Award for Academic Excellence, Devin Walsh, a Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Technology graduate, and Chase Notz, a Computer Information Technology graduate, served as student speakers. Nicole Nye ’22, Johnson College Electrical Construction Technology Instructor, gave the alumni address to the newly graduated Johnson College Class of 2024. The event was live-streamed on the College’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/JohnsonCollegePA. Following is a list of the spring 2024 graduates: ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE PROGRAMS Computer Information Technology Michael Fordham, Greentown Luca Guasto, Avoca Aaron Hall, Pittston Kade Hapeman, Wilkes-Barre Anthony Jacobino, Carbondale Joshua Littlejohn, Blakely Joshua Heffernan, Greeley Sean McGeehan, Swoyersville Chase Notz, Scranton Jonathan O’Connor, Milford Noah Petty, Old Forge Ryan Reap, Avoca Jeremiyah Sandy, Scranton Brian Sworen, Hawley John Umbaugh, Moscow Nathaniel Warnack, Kingston Physical Therapist Assistant Josue Aguilar Miron, Scranton Michael Bennici Jr, Olyphant Natalie Buchinski, Dickson City Abbie Hessling, Hawley Kalpana Sharma, Sayre Bryce Shorten, Jessup Karolina Zdrok, Scranton Radiologic Technology April Best, Pittston Olivia Gries, Honesdale Tiahna Jackson, Peckville Kayla Jensen, Milford Joshua Kane, Old Forge Thomas Kubelus, Springbrook Twp. Susan Long, Swoyersville Sierra Matash, Bloomsburg Emily Ohme, Plymouth Trinaya Parker , Scranton Devon Porvaznik, Tunkhannock Alyssa Purpura, Milford Gina Simeone, Wyoming Nancy Wassef, Tobyhanna Veterinary Nursing Rianna Balliet, Nescopeck Juliana Deininger, Scranton Emma Faithfull, Honesdale Brooke Frable, Dunmore Elizabeth Friedrichs, Elizabethtown Aleeza Leary, Moscow Kaitlyn McDonald, Newfoundland Molly Nagle, Forest City Thayer Rogers, Hershey Stephanie Ropietski, Plymouth Adriana Ruiz, Reading Shana Souryavong, Old Forge ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE PROGRAMS Advanced Manufacturing Technology Seth Gruver, Palmerton Richard Reed, Lake Ariel Jason Skumanich, Olyphant Architectural Drafting & Design Technology Rachel Butler, Lake Ariel Daniel Dougherty, Scranton Tyler Mendicino, Clarks Summit Automotive Technology Laura Alleva-Cox, Archbald Michael Altieri, Archbald Dylan DeGroat, Shohola Joschua Perez, Scranton Danielle Reese, Scranton Mackenzie Snyder, Scranton Biomedical Equipment Technology Jacob DeManicor, Clifford Twp. Robert Jenkins, Moosic Evan Scarnecchia, Bushkill Brian Smith, Kingston Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology Abby Bowen, Tunkhannock Brendan Jarosh, Eynon Aiden Martelli, Dickson City Patrick McLaine, Scranton Aaron Newhart, Dalton Austin Norris, Waymart Charles Santarsiero, Clarks Summit Kenneth Stucker, Lake Ariel Civil Design Technology Tristin Piazza, Clarks Summit Michael Sarno, Pittston Diesel Truck Technology Victoria Keller, Exeter Michael Naegele, Clarks Summit John Ozark, Pittston Twp. Troy Venesky, Clarks Summit Joshua Wiggins, Plymouth Peter Winowich, Clarks Summit Nicholas Youshock, Olyphant Electrical Construction Technology Evan Berretta, Old Forge John Bonilla, Bushkill Richard Bowen, Exeter Jacob Burke, Scranton Salvatore Caminiti, Moscow Tyler Cawley, Archbald Anthony Celona, Hawley Aleksander Chilson, Pittston Zachary Chilson, Pittston Cody Choyka, Throop Jeffrey Costello, Greenfield Twp. Alyssa Crawford, Jermyn Jacob Decker, Henryville Hezekiah Deitz, Hamlin Seth DePalma, Olyphant James Diaz, Scranton Bruno Ealo, Scott Twp. Korry Eisley, Clifton Twp. Michael Forrester, Willkes-Barre Shane Frank, Dunmore Ryan Freer, Milford Luke Galli, Yatesville David Giaimo, Scranton Luis Gonzalez, Scranton Brandon Griffiths, Scranton Marco Guerrero Alvanez, Forest City Liam Hetherson, Olyphant Wayne Jones, Dickson City Jacob Kelly, South Abington Twp. Imran Khan, Moosic Ian Koehler, Scranton Fantajah LaRoche, Simpson Brendan Lynott, South Abington Twp. Audrey Marrow, Dunmore Cyrus Morales, Bushkill Ethan Muha, Dickson City Matthew Mychayliw, Dunmore Carlos Orta, Carbondale Jack Patten, Beach Lake Hunter Pazzalia, Archbald Noah Perrotti, Moosic Preston Petts, Dunmore Blake Praschak, Archbald Zachary Racht, Simpson Elijan Roberts, Scranton David Romanski, Archbald Michael Romiti, Scranton Xariel Sanchez, Wilkes-Barre Erick Sanchez-Guzman, Scranton Alfredo Santiago, Scranton Brenden Scarantino, Dunmore Adam Schield, Roaring Brook Twp. Parker Smith, Scott Twp. Seth Sylvester, Pittston Brian Troutman, Moscow Jackson Valentin, Milford Kevin VanLuvanee, Nicholson Liam Walter, South Abington Twp. Electronic Engineering Technology Zebulon Chisdock, Harding Hershall Ferguson, Factoryville Guy Higdon, Carbondale Hope Hoanzl, Forest City Isaya Ortiz, Scranton Jacob Tighe, Forest City Kyle Williams, Greentown Jallen Wilks, Moscow Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Technology Jaron Bullick, Scott Twp. Jeffrey Bushinkski, Scranton Robert Castaldi, Moosic Joshua Cohen, Scranton Jared Craig, Clarks Summit Thomas Dougherty, Dunmore Damian House, Drums Jonathan Hunsberger, Canadensis James Lamberti, Roaring Brook Twp. Dustin McAllister, Scranton Richard McCabe, Scranton Cameron McCarthy, Mountain Top Blake Mullin, Nazareth Robert Murphy, Thompson Ryan Phillips, Luzerne Derek Segear, Wilkes-Barre Nathan Shaw, Carbondale Ryan Soignet, Mayfield Corey Sweeney, White Haven Conner Sweeney, Dupont Zackary Vojick, Childs Devin Walsh, Olyphant Kevin Williams, Eynon Heavy Equipment Technology Nicholas Lathrop, Greenfield Twp. Brian Talley, Lake Ariel Mechatronics Technology Adam Haines, Madison Twp. Ryan Reber, Clifton Twp. Andrew Sesso, Taylor Alex Ziemrowski, East Stroudsburg Welding Fabrication & Manufacturing Technology Luke Gyurkovic, Honesdale John Milewski, Jefferson Twp. Todd Varley, Milford David Yencho, Dickson City CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS Welding Technology Christoper Evancho, Rock Glen William Fischer, Clarks Summit Steven Gallo, Milford Jadan Gomez, Hazleton Charity Keithline, Tunkhannock Tyler Kielty, Milford Zachary Menichello, Jessup Alex Michaylo, Old Forge Grace Rodriguez, Scranton Ethan Stankowski, Clarks Summit Logan Treat, Falls RISE (READINESS IN SKILLED EMPLOYMENT) PROGRAM Building & Property Maintenance Jai-li Camacho, Scranton Terrence Jefferson, Scranton Computer Support & Security Specialist Mark Lindsay, Simpson Daisy Smith, Carbondale Nicholas Snyder, Dunmore Diesel Preventative Maintenance Technology Anthony Rivera, Throop Medical Assistant Specialist Alicia Brown, Scranton Daniele Chatelain, Scranton Shauna Pace, Throop Kency Ramirez, Taylor Dulce Semedo, Peckville Welding Technology Scott Jaccarino, Wyoming Alexander Allen, Carbondale Aaron Carney, Carbondale Luciano Devine, Jefferson Twp.
Johnson College to Host 31st Annual Golf Tournament Johnson College will host its 31st Annual Johnson College Open on Friday, May 17, 2024, 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 $50,000 to support the Presidential Scholarship Fund. The scholarships are presented each fall to full-time students demonstrating financial need to finish their educational journey. To learn more about this event, visit johnson.edu/golf.
Johnson College to Hold Instant Decision Day for Veterans and Current U.S. Military Service Members Johnson College’s Instant Decision Day for Veterans and those currently serving in the U.S. Military will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. virtually and inside Ideal Saldi Hall on the Johnson College Scranton campus. 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 completes 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 Hazleton Now Enrolling for Medical Assistant Course Johnson College’s Continuing Education program is now enrolling students in its Medical Assistant course at its satellite campus, Johnson College at the CAN DO Training Center in Hazle Township. The course will begin on May 20, running Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This program prepares students to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical aspects of a medical office. Functions include preparing patients for examination, treatment, routine laboratory procedures, pharmacology, and taking and documenting vital signs. Plus, students will learn the fundamentals of phlebotomy and venipunctures, anatomy & physiology, and medical terminology encountered in the field. Students will gain the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties required of a medical assistant. The class fee is $5,000 and is approved by PA CareerLink for those eligible for funding through their local CareerLink. To learn more or to enroll in the Medical Assistant course, visit https://johnson.edu/continuing-ed/medical-assistant/ or contact the College’s Continuing Education department at continuinged@johnson.edu
Johnson College’s Carpentry Auction Raises Money 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 Wednesday, April 24, 2024. The event raised over $10,000 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 chess boards, tables, chests, benches, and more. Many of the items were made from re-purposed materials. Johnson College provides real-world, hands-on learning in a supportive environment and prepares graduates to enter into or advance in their in-demand careers. Johnson College was founded in 1912 and is the region’s only technical college, offering 18 associate degrees, four academic certificates, and over 30 continuing education programs. A low student-to-instructor ratio supports an emphasis on hands-on learning. Located in Scranton on a 44-acre campus with a satellite campus serving the greater Hazleton area, the College is an accredited, private, non-profit, co-educational institution with a strong tradition of working with regional businesses and industries to ensure a skilled and qualified workforce. For additional information on Johnson College, please call 1-800-2-WE-WORK, email enroll@johnson.edu, or visit Johnson.edu.
Johnson College Now Enrolling in Continuing Education Welding Courses Johnson College’s Continuing Education Program is enrolling students in its Fundamentals of Welding and Intermediate Welding courses at the Scranton campus. The Fundamentals course will begin on May 16, 2024, and can be taken on its own or followed by any one Intermediate course including Shielded Metal Arc (Stick), Gas Metal Arc (MIG), or Gas Tungsten Arc (TIG). The Fundamentals of Welding course teaches the basics of major welding processes. Students learn equipment set-up as well as basic techniques and safety for oxy-fuel welding and cutting, Stick, TIG, and MIG welding. Additional lectures are given on basic metallurgy, welding codes, nondestructive examination, and welding symbols. Intermediate courses build upon specific welding processes, working towards plate certification to a common welding code. The fundamentals course fee is $1,870 and includes a PPE kit. Intermediate course fees are $2,750 and include certification testing fees. The courses can be bundled for a reduced cost of $4,251. For information about using GI benefits for Fundamentals and Intermediate welding courses, email nmelgarejo@johnson.edu. To learn more about these programs or enroll call 570-702-8979 or email continuinged@johnson.edu. To register for the course, visit johnson.edu/continuing-ed/welding/.
Johnson College to Host Event for Architectural Drafting & Design Technology Johnson College is hosting a Closer Look event for its two-year Architectural Drafting & Design Technology program on May 1, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m. on its Scranton campus. Prospective students can explore the College’s Architectural Drafting & Design Technology laboratory inside the new Ideal Saldi Hall while learning more about the program, career opportunities, and the enrollment process. Johnson College’s two-year Architectural Drafting & Design Technology Associates Degree program prepares students as entry-level technicians in computer-assisted drafting (CAD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) for residential and commercial construction. Instruction and hands-on learning include all phases of building design drafting, print reading, cost estimating, specifications writing, and sustainability concepts. For more information or to register, visit Johnson.edu/closerlook or contact the College’s Enrollment department at (570) 702-8856 or enroll@johnson.edu.
Johnson College to Host 7th 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 24, 2024, 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 2023 Carpentry Auction raised $5,970 to benefit the Children’s Advocacy Center of NEPA. Register for the event at https://forms.gle/TbnaKmm6xfjX7ntLA To learn more about the Children’s Advocacy Center of NEPA, visit https://cacnepa.org/.
Johnson College Hosts Debut Event for Ideal Saldi Hall Johnson College celebrated the opening of its new gateway building, Ideal Saldi Hall, during a debut event at its Scranton campus on April 3, 2024. Members of the Johnson College community and the Saldi family gathered for a glimpse at the newly constructed building that will serve as the official gateway to the College’s main campus. A program led by Johnson College’s President and CEO, Dr. Katie Leonard, marked the significance of the largest building project to date for Johnson College. She was proceeded during the program by Dave Boniello ’84, President of Simplex Industries; Matthew Michalek ’85, Vice President of Operations at L.R. Costanzo Co., Inc.; and Senator Marty Flynn, Pennsylvania 22nd Senatorial District. Ideal Saldi Hall is one of four components of the College’s comprehensive, five-year capital campaign, “Innovation at Work.” The building honors the legacy of Ideal T. Saldi, a Johnson College alum from the class of 1949. He and his wife, Frances, contributed $1 million to the College’s capital campaign, which is the largest gift from a Johnson College alum to date and will have a lasting impact on the school and its students. “At 19,000 sq. feet, this building provides a home to four labs, two general education classrooms, the most innovative and high-tech conference room in all of NEPA, and office space for staff that directly serve our students,” said Dr. Katie Leonard. Ideal Saldi Hall now houses student-facing departments including Enrollment, Financial Aid, and the Registrar, as well as programs including Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Electronic Engineering Technology, and Mechatronics Technology. Construction of Ideal Saldi Hall began in 2022, following the public announcement of the capital campaign and the official reveal of the building, designed by WKL Architecture. Under the construction management of L.R. Costanzo Co., Inc., the building took shape quickly and was forged with the help of many of Johnson College’s industry partners and alumni. The building now sits on the former site of Richmond Hall, a piece of the original Willian H Richmond estate given to the College’s founder, Orlando S. Johnson, to fulfil his dream of creating a trade school for women and men. Mr. Boniello, who serves as the chairperson of the “Innovation at Work” capital campaign said, “Ideal Saldi Hall will provide the gateway into future decades of Johnson College students and will help to shape the future industry leaders, innovators, and workers that will not only make a difference in the area we live in but also the world.” The event concluded with an official ribbon cutting for the building.
Johnson College Hazleton to Host Spring Open House Johnson College Hazleton will hold a Spring Open House on Saturday, April 13, 2024, 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 to attend the Open House, visit Johnson.edu/openhousehazleton 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.
