Podcast Posts
When it comes to supporting yourself and your family, all jobs are not created equal. You need to be able to earn a living wage – enough income to provide for your basic needs. For many students, deciding on a college major and knowing if it will give them a living wage when they graduate might be a big unknown.
We share three compelling reasons why you need to network, why it’s so important and how you can get started. You’ll be hearing from our career experts, as well as students who can help you land that next job, find an internship, or advance your career once you graduate.
Marcia Jones from LCCC’s Career Services joins the podcast to talk about careers and how students can link their education to job experiences, so they can launch from a job into a meaningful career.
Think it is too late to go back to school? Meet Joe Jaudon, front line healthcare worker and respiratory therapist who began pursuing a second career at age 58. In just 2 1/2 years Joe completed his degree through LCCC’s University Partnership program with Bowling Green State university. He now has 8 years experience working on the pulmonary floor at the Cleveland Clinic as a respiratory therapist. For more information about the respiratory program through LCCC, make an appointment to speak with an advisor today.
Interested in combating viruses? Join us for a conversation with Dr. Harry Kestler, professor of Microbiology at Lorain County Community College. Prior to teaching at LCCC, Dr. Kestler taught at the Lerner Medical College of the Cleveland Clinic and held a faculty position in the department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics at Harvard Medical School. For the past three decades, Dr. Kestler has studied infectious diseases. He is a worldwide leader on HIV-AIDS is credited with discovering the first live attenuated vaccine for the AIDS virus. In his spare time, he also hosts an informative video series to update our community on the coronavirus and answers many questions people have about the pandemic.
Join us with FBI Special Agent Vicki Anderson as she speaks about what it takes to become an FBI agent. We discuss the qualifications necessary for the position, how to prepare for the job and what disqualifies potential candidates. For more information about careers in the FBI visit FBI Jobs. If you would like more information on completing a degree through Lorain County Community College, please call 440-366-4033 and ask to make an appointment to see academic advisor today.
Join us as we explore what it takes to be a police officer with Jim McManus. Jim McManus served as a Police Officer in the Cleveland Heights area for 24 years. While there he served as Commander then transitioned to assistant professor and Criminal Justice coordinator here at LCCC. He has also served as a Police Chief for the city of Geneva and the Village of Kipton.
We discuss the characteristics of police work and what it takes to succeed in the profession. If you would like more information on completing a Police Science degree, make an appointment to see academic advisor Carolyn Modic or a member of the Human Services, Education and Social Sciences advising team.
Download a transcript of “So You Want to Be a Police Officer.”
This is the second part of a two part series on majoring in psychology. In our previous podcast we discussed the many jobs that are available to psychology graduates, as well as contacts you can make to begin or advance your career in psychology. In this podcast we discuss with academic advisor, Julie Ford, the steps you could take in order to complete the degree, transfer opportunities as well as suggested classes you could take the first semester at Lorain County Community College. For more information about a degree in psychology contact Julie Ford or your academic advisor, or Dr. Vince Granito or one of our other psychology professors.
Download a transcript of “So You Want to Be a Psychology Major – Part 1”
Psychology is one of the most popular majors on campuses today. Many students choose to not only major but minor in the degree, making them more competitive in today’s job market. Listen to this two part series podcast as Dr. Vince Granito and academic advisor Julie Ford discuss how to move forward in the degree, job opportunities and how you might combine your area of interest with an exciting career in psychology. For more information about a degree in psychology contact Julie Ford or your academic advisor, or Dr. Vince Granito or one of our other psychology professors.
Download a transcript of “So You Want to Be a Psychology Major – Part 1”
Join me and Professor Dee Gross as we discuss pursuing a degree in broadcasting or communications. We speak with prospective student, Nicole Purenciu and her mom, Kristine about transferring to LCCC from another community college. We discuss the steps she is taking to enroll at LCCC and what distinguishes the LCCC programs from other 4 year colleges. Are LCCC’s broadcasting and communication programs right for you? Listen to this informative podcast or make an appointment to see an academic advisor today by calling 440-366-4033.
Download a transcript of “So You Want to Be in Broadcasting”
Are you interested in major in English but concerned about getting a job? Is the major right for you? Both English majors and advisors at Lorain County Community College, my guests Arlena Lockard and Krista O’Neil discuss pursuing a degree in English at LCCC and beyond. Learn about job options as well as ways you can know if majoring in English might be right for you based on your interests and skills. Our conversation includes tips on how to get started, first semester courses and who to contact for more information.
Download a transcript of “So You Want to Be an English Major.”
Former Mayor of the city of Lorain, Chase Ritenauer, joins us for a discussion on entering politics as a profession. It’s not just for those who want to run for office. Many students who aspire to public service can get their start here at Lorain County Community College. We discuss the Public Administration major, internship opportunities and the Cleveland State partnership program that allows students to complete a bachelor’s degree without leaving LCCC.
Although Chase currently works for Republic Services and resides in the Chicago area, he also teaches two online classes through LCCC: Public Administration and American Government. Ritenauer obtained his A.A degree through LCCC, holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Public Administration and is a CPA, Certified Public Accountant.
This is the third and final part of a three-part series on the helping professions. In this podcast we focus on the Human Services and Social Work degree with our guest David Gerrone. David is a Lorain County Community College graduate and holds an A.A.S degree in Human Services. He also completed his bachelor’s degree in Social Work through our partnership program with Youngstown State University. Gerrone got his start as a social worker through an internship opportunity with Big Brother Big Sister and also works here at LCCC as an academic advisor. If you are interested in making a difference in the life of another person, listen to this podcast as well as parts 1 and 2 of this series on the helping professions. For more information, call 440-366-4033 to speak with a Human Services advisor today.
This is the second part of a two part series on the helping professions. In this podcast we focus on Social Work and speak with Professor Jennifer Kukis who is a licensed Independent Social Worker and Coordinator of the Human Services program at Lorain County Community College. Also with us is Academic Advisor Arlena Lockard who leads the Education and Social Services team and helps students make the transition from a two year degree to the four year degree in Social Work. Is this field right for you? For more information, call 440-366-4033 to speak with an academic advisor today.
Are you a people person? Do you enjoy helping others? In this podcast we discuss with Professor Jennifer Kukis and Academic Advisor, Arlena Lockard some typical jobs human service workers hold, requirements for the degree, salary information, and ways to advance in the profession. This is the first part of a two-part series on the helping professions. For more information about this degree, call 440-366-4033 and ask to speak with a Human Services advisor.
Download transcript for “So You Want to Be a Social Worker or Human Services Professional: Part 1.”
Thinking about a degree in Accounting? Do you love puzzles, numbers and a challenge? Listen to Professor Claudia Lubaski, LCCC academic advisor, Laurie Gibbs and recent graduate, Erika Leimbach discuss accounting as a profession, what it takes to succeed as well as tips on how to get started. We also discuss what classes to take as well as ways to pass the classes , complete the degree and how one former LCCC student is preparing to become a CPA, Certified Public Accountant.
Download the transcript for “So You Want to Be an Accountant.”
Nursing is one of the most sought-after careers. It’s demanding, rewarding and the job market for nurses is always strong. But do you really want to be a nurse? In this episode of LCCC Career Exploration Podcasts, learn from Dr. Hope Moon and Dr. Lisa Augustine about the benefits and challenges you will encounter in this popular career path. Learn about the many short term and longer term healthcare certificates and majors available to students on the LCCC campus. See a complete list of programs available through our Health and Wellness Pathway.
Thinking about teaching as a profession? In this podcast we discuss the characteristics of successful teachers and how you can know if teaching is right for you. Meet Dr. Kathy Head, professor at Lorain County Community College who teaches ECED 111: Introduction to Early Childhood Education. Also meet advisor Dr. Cathy Loboda who helps students complete a degree at LCCC and beyond.
Download the transcript for “So You Want to Be an Educator.”
Get to know Marisa Vernon White, who serves as Vice President of Lorain County Community College. On August 7, 2019, Marisa spoke about her goal of creating environments on the LCCC campus that help students overcome economic, personal, and academic barriers as they pursue their dreams. We also discussed services and strategies for traditional and non-traditional students looking to complete a degree and pursue a career that’s right for them.
Download the transcript from “So You Want to Complete a Degree at LCCC and Beyond.”
Are you undecided or open to various career options? Career Specialists, Sarah Hudson and Sarah Hyde-Pinner, speak about internship and career exploration services offered through Career Services of Lorain County Community College. For more information regarding internship, experiential learning, career services or appointments call (440) 366-4076.
Download the transcript for “So You Want a Career That’s Right for You.”
