Scranton, Lackawanna County, PA -
Skills in Scranton, the workforce development affiliate of The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, partnered with the Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County, on printing services for the Skills 2022 Workforce Summit & Career Fair.
Students from the Print Production Technology class printed program booklets and event signage displayed during the Summit.
“It was a great opportunity for my class, Print Production Technology, to partner with the Chamber of Commerce for this project,” said Rebecca Rinella, Print Production Instructor, CTC. “Not many people know what great programs we have here at CTC so it is exciting when we can share what we do with the community and give my students live work experience.”
Skills in Scranton hosted the SKILLS 2022 Workforce Summit & Career Fair on Thursday, September 29 at the Viewmont Mall. This event was free to the public and not your typical job fair. Themed Attract, Sustain, Grow, the Summit featured industry Connect Sessions, presentations on employer best practices, and free resume writing and interviewing. Students from Lackawanna County high schools were in attendance.
“The Chamber is pleased to have had the opportunity to partner with the CTC on this project. Skills in Scranton works to connect students with the businesses community to provide career pathways and readiness skills. Printing of event materials was an excellent way to provide students a direct connection to industry while gaining career experience.” said Amy S. Luyster, vice president, The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce.
About Skills in Scranton
Skills in Scranton, an affiliate of The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, integrates workforce and economic development through collaborative partnerships, connecting industry and education to drive local economic prosperity.
About The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit organization that works to improve the area’s economic environment and quality of life by providing programs and services which stimulate economic growth, promote business prosperity and nurture educational opportunities. For more information about the Chamber, visit www.scrantonchamber.com.
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First Row, L to R: Amy Luyster, Vice President, The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce; Emily Pettinato, Workforce Development Specialist, the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce; Isabella Keller, North Pocono; Ravyn Reed, Lakeland; Alex Hricko, West Scranton; Madisen Bearden, Valley View; Alan Walton, Dunmore; Rebecca Rinella, Print Production Instructor, CTC.
Second Row, L to R: Katie Kirshbaugh, Lakeland; Kiley Keesling, Valley View.
