Johnson College

Capitol Connection was on hand to capture Senator John P. Blake’s recent tour of the Tobyhanna Army Depot. The program highlighted Johnson College’s Electronics Partnership and current Electronic Technology student Dave Krysko ‘11, of Scranton, is featured.

To check out the show, click here. The episode is called “The Jobs Picture.”

For more information on Capitol Connection, visit www.pasenate.com.

Pictured: Dave Krysko ’11 (left) with Senator John P. Blake (right) at Tobyhanna Army Depot.

Photos obtained from Senator John P. Blake’s Facebook page.

On November 9, 2009, Johnson College’s Electronic Technology program welcomed guest speaker David Jadick, Human Resources Staff Officer at Tobyhanna Army Depot. Richard Fornes ’94, Electrical Division Chair, invited Mr. Jadick into his classroom to inform students about how to succeed in their chosen career fields.

Mr. Jadick began with a presentation on Tobyhanna Army Depot, emphasizing its history, work, and importance to the area. Following the overview of the Depot, Mr. Jadick explained the Student Career Experience Program (SCEP). SCEP serves as a recruitment tool for Federal employers and gives individuals the opportunity to receive paid work experience in their chosen field while still attending school. After completion of the program, students may be eligible for permanent employment after they have graduated.

Johnson College has been participating in SCEP since 2000. Students in several of the College’s academic fields, such as Electronic Technology, Architectural Drafting and Design Technology, and Biomedical Equipment Technology, are eligible to take part. Roseann Martinetti, Johnson College’s Associate Director of Constituent Relations, states, “SCEP is a valuable program. It allows students to get practical career experience that compliments their studies.”

From left to right: Richard Fornes ’94, Electrical Division Chair, Johnson College; Roseann Martinetti, Associate Director of Constituent Relations, Johnson College; David Jadick, Human Resources Staff Officer, Tobyhanna Army Depot

David Jadick, Human Resource Staff Officer at Tobyhanna Army Depot, visited Johnson College on Thursday, February 5^th to speak to students in the Electronic Technology Program about the requirements for the Student Career Experience Program (SCEP), which provides Federal employment opportunities to students. Jadick also covered basic work skills that would ensure the students’ success in any work environment, like timeliness, appropriate dress and professionalism. Electrical Division Chairperson, Rick Fornes, was thrilled to have the guest speaker in to address his students, saying, “[He] opened up the students’ eyes to what they’re looking for in the working field.”  Johnson College has been participating in the SCEP program since its inception in 2000.  This year will mark the 9^th group of student to participate in this cooperative learning experience.

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Rick Fornes, Electrical Division Chairperson at Johnson College, proctored the regional SkillsUSA electronics applications and electronics technology tests on Wednesday, February 4^th. The competition was held at Columbia Montour Area Vocational Technical School, Bloomsburg, PA. Fornes received the request to join the judging panel and felt that the experience was good for all involved. “[Johnson] College tries to branch out to area schools to help establish ties. We like it, the area schools like it… [And] it’s always fun to see what the students come up with.” High school students from the central Pennsylvania area flocked to the SkillsUSA challenge to compete for scholarships and prizes.

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