LCCC Legislative Breakfast emphasizes programs that advance the education and growth of the community

Lucerne Co. (Wolf) – Legislators, educators and managing directors filled the educational conference center at Lucerne County Community College on the annual Commonwealth & County Legislative Breakfast on Wednesday morning.

With this year's topic “Innovation through regional partnerships”, the college put new and expanded programs on the development of the workforce, access to the education and support of recovery.

Under these programs, NEPA is taught, a path to a four-year lesson for less than $ 30,000, which is offered without ever having to leave the Hazleton area.

“We rise and say: 'Yes, we will come to Hazleton. We will create a four-year degree for less than $ 30,000, and the student does not have to leave Hazleton.' It is really a concept to go here, to do it here, teach, ”said LCCC President John Yudichak.

The college also emphasized the Allone Recovery Educational Institute, which supports students in recovery of disorders of substance use. With a retention rate of 90% and an average GPA of 3.25, higher than the student body of the college, the program becomes a nationwide model.

“The more students are involved in our programs and support that are only designed for them, the more committed they are,” said Dr. Graceann Platukus, Vice President of Registration Management and Student Success. “We want you to feel like this is your place.”

The third initiative, the LCCC Microcredential Academy, offers short-term, stackable certifications in industries such as IT, business and specialist dealer-in-collaboration with local employers such as Medico Construction Equipment.

“The community is the heart of what we do. Whether this reacts to a lack of teachers or to an industry needs, as we heard here today, we create solutions together,” said Yudicak.

With more than 80 participants, LCCC repeated their message, as a education and government, benefit hand in hand with the community.