Lorain

Lorain County Community College graduates the inaugural class of its Bachelor of Applied Science degree in microelectronic manufacturing

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, May 20, 2021

b'ELYRIA, Ohio, May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --On May 15, 2021, at Lorain County Community College\'s 57th Commencement Ceremony, three students became the first graduates of the college\'s Bachelor of Applied Science in Microelectronic Manufacturing (MEMS) program.

Key Points: 
  • b'ELYRIA, Ohio, May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --On May 15, 2021, at Lorain County Community College\'s 57th Commencement Ceremony, three students became the first graduates of the college\'s Bachelor of Applied Science in Microelectronic Manufacturing (MEMS) program.
  • "I don\'t know anywhere else where I could get a four-year specialized degree in the microelectronic manufacturing field.
  • I\'ve never been happier than I am these days and it\'s in no small way because of this college and the opportunities it\'s opened for me.
  • "\nFor more information on the LCCC Bachelor of Applied Science in Microelectronic Manufacturing degree, visit www.lorainccc.edu/mems .\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lorain-county-community-college-...\n'

JBC Technologies Launches New Face Shield Product Line

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 29, 2020

NORTH RIDGEVILLE, Ohio, Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --JBC Technologies recently announced the launch of its Tech-SHIELD face shield line .

Key Points: 
  • NORTH RIDGEVILLE, Ohio, Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --JBC Technologies recently announced the launch of its Tech-SHIELD face shield line .
  • The adult and youth sized shields are both made in the USA in JBC' s Lorain County, Ohio facility.
  • "Our initial goal to address the worldwide PPE shortage was to get face shields to the people that needed them as fast as possible," said JBC President, Brad Patt.
  • JBC Technologies ( jbc-tech.com ) is FDA Registered and ISO 9001: 2015 Certified and has over 30 years of experience converting flexible materials into custom parts.

Lorain County Community College Celebrates 2020 Graduates with Grand Display

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Lorain County Community College has added 47,000 flags near its main entrance in a grand art display honoring the 2,178 graduates of the class of 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Lorain County Community College has added 47,000 flags near its main entrance in a grand art display honoring the 2,178 graduates of the class of 2020.
  • The breathtaking display is a symbolic celebration of the 2020 graduates and all grads since 1964, which marked LCCC's first graduating class.
  • Established in 1963, Lorain County Community College is the first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus.
  • In 2018, the American Association of Community College recognized LCCC as the Top Community College for Excellence in Student Success and in 2019 LCCC was named an Aspen Prize top 150 U.S. community college by the Aspen Institute.

14 Ohio Community And Technical Colleges Build A Pipeline For Employers To Recruit Entry-Level Talent, for Free

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 21, 2019

Employers posting jobs today can simultaneously reach tens of thousands of job seekers from 14 community and technical colleges:Belmont College, Central Ohio Technical College, Cuyahoga Community College, Edison State Community College, Lorain County Community College, Marion Technical College, North Central State College, Northwest State Community College, Owens Community College, Rhodes State College, Sinclair Community College, Stark State College, Terra State Community College, and Zane State College.

Key Points: 
  • Employers posting jobs today can simultaneously reach tens of thousands of job seekers from 14 community and technical colleges:Belmont College, Central Ohio Technical College, Cuyahoga Community College, Edison State Community College, Lorain County Community College, Marion Technical College, North Central State College, Northwest State Community College, Owens Community College, Rhodes State College, Sinclair Community College, Stark State College, Terra State Community College, and Zane State College.
  • "The Ohio Community & Technical College Consortium provides employers with easy access to our state's community and technical college talent.
  • Our college's immediate focus is with Southwest Ohio employers, and now our career center reach has expanded statewide via the Consortium.
  • The Ohio CTCC site is a wonderful resource that provides a one stop platform for students seeking jobs and employers recruiting talent."

Northeast Ohio Community College Redesigns Student Experience to Boost Student Success

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, May 23, 2019

ELYRIA, Ohio, May 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Lorain County Community College(LCCC), nationally-acclaimed for its focus on student success, today announced the latest results of a multi-year campaign to improve student success by helping students successfully navigate clearer pathways to a degree.

Key Points: 
  • ELYRIA, Ohio, May 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Lorain County Community College(LCCC), nationally-acclaimed for its focus on student success, today announced the latest results of a multi-year campaign to improve student success by helping students successfully navigate clearer pathways to a degree.
  • Using Civitas Learning's integrated student success platform and suite of applications, LCCC identified common barriers to student persistence that occur during registration, scheduling, and academic advising.
  • In recent years, the greater Cleveland area community college has received numerous honors for their efforts to improve student outcomes and experience, including the prestigious Aspen Institute Prize for Community College Excellence and the top student-success honor from the American Association of Community Colleges.
  • These insights informed policy changes and the creation of new student support programs that streamlined the college's academic pathways.

Cellular Sales Opens New Store and Adds Jobs in Lorain, Ohio

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 15, 2019

LORAIN, Ohio, Jan. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cellular Sales, the largest independent Verizon Wireless retailer by volume, announces their expansion in Ohio with a new store in Lorain.

Key Points: 
  • LORAIN, Ohio, Jan. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cellular Sales, the largest independent Verizon Wireless retailer by volume, announces their expansion in Ohio with a new store in Lorain.
  • This is Cellular Sales' 17th store in Ohio but their first store in Lorain.
  • "With our newest Ohio store, we hope to make our customer's experience with Cellular Sales even better."
  • Those interested in applying for jobs at this Cellular Sales location may contact Cellular Sales Recruiter Kyle Unverdorben at (352) 220-4907 or [email protected] .

MDRC showcases Lorain County Community College's SAIL Program For More than Doubling Graduation Rates in Three Years

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 12, 2018

SAIL received support from Ascendium Education Group (formerly the Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation) along with other higher education philanthropies.

Key Points: 
  • SAIL received support from Ascendium Education Group (formerly the Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation) along with other higher education philanthropies.
  • In order to demonstrate effectiveness, MDRC, a nonprofit nonpartisan research firm, conducted a two-year random assignment evaluation that included similar programs at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, and Cuyahoga Community College.
  • "Our SAIL program has proven to be a game changer for students," said Marcia Ballinger, Ph.D., president of Lorain County Community College.
  • Established in 1963, Lorain County Community College is the first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus.