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Johnson College Receives Scholarship Award from Villa Capri Cruisers Car Club

Scranton, PA (October 17, 2023) – The Villa Capri Cruisers Car Club, Inc. presented a $1,500 check to support the organization’s annual scholarship for Johnson College Automotive Technology students with demonstrated financial need. The club also gifted the school with a new automotive toolbox. This year marks the 13^th year that the scholarship has been awarded to Johnson College students. Funds are raised through donations, volunteer work, sponsorships, and annual calendar sales.

Johnson College’s two-year Automotive Technology associates degree program prepares students as entry-level technicians in the automobile and diesel industries. Graduates can work for employers in the automotive career fields of automotive, truck, farm, and earthmoving equipment dealerships; truck, power generation, and construction companies; automotive service centers; engine repair/machine shops; automotive equipment distributors; independent service garages; automotive parts manufacturers; sales representation; and auto insurance companies.

About Johnson College

Johnson College provides real-world, hands-on learning in a supportive environment and prepares graduates to enter into or advance in their in-demand careers. Johnson College was founded in 1912 and is the region’s only technical college, offering 18 associate degrees, four academic certificates, and over 30 continuing education programs. A low student-to-instructor ratio supports an emphasis on hands-on learning. Located in Scranton on a 44-acre campus with a satellite campus serving the greater Hazleton area, the College is an accredited, private, non-profit, co-educational institution with a strong tradition of working with regional businesses and industries to ensure a skilled and qualified workforce. For additional information on Johnson College, please call 1-800-2-WE-WORK, email enroll@johnson.edu, or visit Johnson.edu.

Photo Caption

The Villa Capri Cruisers Car Club, Inc. awarded $1,500 to support the organization’s annual scholarship to be given to Johnson College Automotive Technology students as well as a new automotive toolbox. Pictured left to right: Nick Telli, Villa Capri board member; Mark Kozemko, Johnson College Automotive Technology Instructor; Sal Pizzo, Villa Capri Vice President; Jim Williams, Johnson College Automotive Technology Program Director; Dr, Katie Leonard, Johnson College President & CEO; Joe Carra, Villa Capri President; Dave Thomas, Villa Capri Secretary; Rick Mroczka, Villa Capri board member; and Joe Caputo, Villa Capri board member.

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