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From Classroom to Construction Site: What to Expect in Lackawanna College’s Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Lackawanna College’s Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Program offers a hands-on and comprehensive construction education that can set you on the path to a successful career in the construction field. With a strong emphasis on practical learning and hands-on experience, this program equips students with the proficiency, knowledge and confidence to excel in entry-level construction jobs. This […]

How Do I Stay Focused While Studying? Helpful Tips and Tricks

Many college students have uttered, “I can’t concentrate on studying” at some point. With so many responsibilities vying for attention, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and need help maintaining focus. Because everyone learns differently, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to addressing this issue. It’s crucial, however, to find a learning method that works best for […]

Lackawanna College Holds Graduation for Class of 2023

Lackawanna College awarded 117 bachelor’s degrees along with more than 375 associate degrees and 19 certificates at the college’s 129th commencement in the Student Union building located in downtown Scranton. The ceremony honored the class of 2023 and Brianna McCarthy of Scranton presented the valedictory address. “In my time at Lackawanna College, I learned that […]

Lackawanna College Student Entrepreneur Wins tecBRIDGE Business Plan Competition

Lackawanna College Student Entrepreneur Tom Ohop, and his company Sensify won the 21st tecBRIDGE business plan competition. Tom Ohop, with help from student volunteers Matthew Guse and Joseph McLaughlin, made history being the first team from Lackawanna College to win in the collegiate division of the competition. The prize for winning the business plan competition […]

McDonald’s Sponsors Lackawanna College’s Cybersecurity Lab

The Lackawanna College Cybersecurity program received a sponsorship from McDonald’s for its lab in the upcoming Center for Technology Innovation (CTI). “It’s super empowering and exciting for the future home of our CTI building and this sponsorship is going to make a difference for us to give back to the students who will then give […]

Lackawanna College Esports Team Wins Rocket League National Championship

The Lackawanna College Esports team won the Spring 2023 NJCAAE Rocket League Championship, being the institution’s first national championship victory. This is the second time the Lackawanna College Esports team competed in a NJCAAE National Tournament Championship and the Falcons wouldn’t let the chance of winning the title slip from their talons. Each team alternated […]

As food insecurity on college campuses soars, local schools meet needs

Leslie Napolitano juggles motherhood, a job and classes at Luzerne County Community College. An in-school food pantry ensures she always has enough food to feed herself and her family. “The support is huge,” the 36-year-old Coaldale resident said. “Food insecurity is a real thing when you have kids. This is wonderful.” Cans of soup, boxes […]

Lackawanna College Hazleton Center Awarded Grant from Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, Launching New Construction Program

Lackawanna College received $377,097.61 from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry as part of the PAsmart Building, Supporting and Expanding Registered Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship Programs in the Building and Construction Trades Grant. The funding will be used to establish the Lackawanna College Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program at the Lackawanna College Hazleton Center. “We are thrilled […]

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