FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Johnson College to Host Free Community Resource Fairs in Scranton

SCRANTON, Pa. (May 27, 2025) – Johnson College will host two free Community Resource Fairs on its Scranton campus this summer. These events are open to the public and are designed to connect current and prospective college students with local resources and support services.

The fairs will feature a variety of community organizations offering guidance and assistance on topics such as education, employment, health, and wellness.

The fairs will be held on:

• Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Both events will take place inside the Moffat Student Center Gym at the Johnson College Scranton campus, located at 3427 North Main Ave., Scranton.

“The Community Resource Fair is an opportunity for students to learn about services available to them both on and off campus,” said Dr. Kellyn Williams, Associate Vice President of Special Programs at Johnson College. “We’re proud to bring together organizations that are making a positive impact in our region.”

Participating organizations include:

• Agency for Community EmPOWERment of NEPA
• American Water
• Community Services for Children
• County of Lackawanna Transit System
• Educational Opportunity Centers of PA
• Goodwill Industries of NEPA
• Greater Scranton YMCA
• Maternal and Family Health Services Inc.
• Outreach Center for Community Resources
• PA Careerlink Lackawanna County
• Parent Pathways of NEPA
• RISE NEPA
• Scranton Area Community Foundation
• The Wright Center for Patient & Community Engagement
• And many more

For more information, please contact Sam Lehman at slehman@johnson.edu or 570-702-8341.

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 15 associate degrees, five 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.

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