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January 9, 2023

Global company p-Chip makes LCCC its microchip manufacturing home

Bill Eibon searched all across North America for a facility where p-Chip Corporation could manufacture and test its authentication and tracing microchip. He found the ideal high-tech destination at Lorain...

January 9, 2023

Choosing to stay in sonography

When Tasha Miller thought she’d have to choose between work and staying in LCCC’s sonography program, faculty stepped in to help.

January 6, 2023

An opportunity to redirect

Former College Credit Plus student Randy Cheng returns to LCCC and finds a new career path in the University Partnership

December 7, 2022

Opening education doors for adult learners

When it comes to higher education as an adult learner, University Partnership graduate Whitney Oliver says LCCC is the way to go.

December 2, 2022

In the police academy

LCCC graduate Daniel Ortiz follows his passion for community service into the college’s police academy

December 1, 2022

Big culinary dreams

Culinary arts student Brandon Woodall one of only eight students in the country named DREAM Scholar

November 27, 2022

The science of transfer

Akua Agyemang transferred to Yale University to begin her medical career and credits LCCC for a head start

November 10, 2022

From Marine Corps to sonography

Despite barriers Marine Corps veteran Samantha Hartman was determined to complete LCCC’s rigorous sonography program

November 5, 2022

General Plug and LCCC pilot Earn and Learn program for Swiss CNC machining

General Plug & Manufacturing is partnering with LCCC to preempt future workforce shortages with a new Earn and Learn program for Swiss CNC machining

November 5, 2022

LCCC Bridges to Success program introduces Avon high schoolers to in-demand careers

Lorain County Community College and Avon High School pilot Bridges to Success program to help high school seniors plan for post graduation

October 28, 2022

Police Academy grad keeps community safe with K-9 partner

LCCC Police Academy graduate Mitch Lorig patrols North Ridgeville alongside his K-9 partner Hector

October 27, 2022

Firefighter and paramedic Steven Acord is committed to community

Commitment to community service drives North Ridgeville firefighter and paramedic Steven Acord

October 21, 2022

Absolute Machine Tools looks to LCCC for automation training

To ramp up its robotics and automation department Absolute Machine Tools turns to LCCC's bachelor of applied science in smart manufacturing

October 18, 2022

Turning a job loss into a career gain with Earn and Learn

After losing her job Jasmine Jackson enrolled in LCCC’s cyber and information security program. Its Earn and Learn format had her back to work within the first semester.

October 3, 2022

Rising researcher in the University Partnership

University Partnership student and Psi Beta president Michelle Moore is making her mark on psychology research

October 1, 2022

Fueling the Silicon Heartland with microelectronics training

For more than a decade, LCCC has been at the forefront of microelectronics training and education. Now Intel's presence is creating a Silicon Heartland that will rely on LCCC graduates.

September 28, 2022

The art of retirement

Stocker Arts Center and Center for Lifelong Learning collaborate to showcase student artwork

September 28, 2022

Dream Earn and Learn team

Earn and Learn partnership with University Hospitals lets nursing students like Ashlee Pollock work full time while attending LCCC

September 27, 2022

Finding the answer in clinical lab science research

Clinical lab science student Erica Benton receives national scholarship for ALS research

September 27, 2022

Taking the leap into the University Partnership

When Tammie Sommer was ready to become an educator her daughter’s inspiration and LCCC’s University Partnership helped make it possible

September 27, 2022

Superhero strength

University Partnership student Aidan Bundy's super powers are kindness and helping others and - yes - he does have a cape

September 27, 2022

Replicating a workforce win

LCCC partners with Moen on workforce development by expanding earn and learn opportunities

September 20, 2022

GED and Beyond

How a positive experience earning her GED set Jody Page on the path to becoming a nurse

September 17, 2022

An entrepreneur’s idea takes flight

Amherst entrepreneur Mark Haberbusch is using patented liquid hydrogen technology to fuel mini aircrafts

August 1, 2022

Following an early opportunity

A head start in LCCC's Early College High School helped Farah Mohammad earn his bachelor’s degree by age 20

June 2, 2022

Better together

Mother and daughter graduate from LCCC’s University Partnership

April 1, 2022

Journey through an apprenticeship

An apprenticeship program with LCCC helped AJ Rose employee Nelson Rodriguez move from maintenance helper to supervising journeyman

January 13, 2022

MEMS student wins NASA scholarship

LCCC microelectronic manufacturing student Em Williams wins second NASA/Ohio Space Grant Consortium scholarship and begins research on miniaturization in the industry

January 6, 2022

Critical care

Registered respiratory therapist David Copsey was midway through the University Partnership when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. But it only strengthened his passion for helping patients.

January 5, 2022

Tell us your story

What's your LCCC story? Share your LCCC experience with our storytelling team.

November 19, 2021

Hands-on training prepares students for the future of manufacturing

A customized apprenticeship program with LCCC helps Ridge Tool Company train tomorrow’s advanced manufacturing workforce

November 18, 2021

Big skills, small town

LCCC and Northern Ohio Regional Training Center apprentices rebuild Amherst Safety Town

October 15, 2021

The big picture

An LCCC start helped Nicolette Jordan earn her associate degree during high school and transfer to CSU as a junior

September 27, 2021

Accomplishing the extraordinary with College Credit Plus

Pablo Oquendo II achieves lofty educational and personal goals with College Credit Plus

September 27, 2021

Dental hygiene determined

Air Force Veteran Chelsea Pires overcame barriers to earn her degree in dental hygiene

September 27, 2021

Culinary collaboration

LCCC culinary arts students and grads assist four-time Michelin-recognized restaurant with its first Ohio opening

August 4, 2021

Finding purpose in the University Partnership

University Partnership grad Sienna Wright finds a career path that gives her academic and work lives purpose

August 3, 2021

Trailblazers in microelectronic manufacturing

Three students make history as the first graduates of LCCC’s bachelor of applied science degree in microelectronic manufacturing

August 3, 2021

With the right support anything’s possible

The Advocacy and Resource Center helped Jamie Morrow break through barriers and achieve her academic goals

August 3, 2021

The Power of Apprenticeships

LCCC’s long-standing partnership with UAW/Ford Motor Company has given nearly 1,000 local workers apprenticeship opportunities to learn new skills and advance their careers

August 3, 2021

Transferring toward thrill-seeking success

How an LCCC start led transfer student Zachary Horvath to BGSU and his dream career

August 3, 2021

Finding Transfer Success: From LCCC’s College Credit Plus to Pre-Med

Maria Shenouda transferred more than 50 college credits to a four-year school, putting her on an accelerated path to becoming a physician

August 3, 2021

Nursing a calling to care

When Heather Horn was ready to pursue her dream of being a nurse she found the confidence and support she needed at LCCC

August 3, 2021

Transient student is Harvard bound

Will Torres never thought Ivy League schooling was in his future, but with a little help from LCCC that’s where this transient student is today

April 8, 2021

Rocket Speed to a new MEMS career

In less than two years LCCC’s MEMS program helped Chris Mariner go from working retail to designing circuit boards being sent into space

January 15, 2021

A degree earned and a weight lifted

James Wells Jr. returned to college after 20 years to earn his degree and advance his career in cyber security

December 14, 2020

The courage to finally finish

Army veteran Anika Coleman completes her degree to be a positive role model for her son

December 14, 2020

Bonding more than metal

GM employee Erick Belmer came to LCCC to learn welding and left with a connection for life

December 14, 2020

Decision 2020

High school graduate Jenna Bailey foregoes four-year university plans and enrolls in LCCC’s University Partnership

December 14, 2020

COVID-19 doesn’t deter

University Partnership graduate Michael Gonet stays on track amid the pandemic and earns a bachelor’s degree

December 5, 2020

A Brighter Future

LCCC’s Fast-Track certification program helps Simone Yalanty of Lorain turn a COVID-19 layoff into a career change

December 1, 2020

Boosting spirits

LCCC Psi Beta students pen letters to Elyria nursing home residents during the holiday season

November 20, 2020

Into the wild

Local startup helping veterinarians take animal vital signs brings its product to the zoo

November 11, 2020

On the frontline

LCCC's EMT to RN program gave Rebecca Sullivan the flexibility to work part time and raise a family

November 11, 2020

A new recruit

Veteran Edward Catanese thought his lifetime career was in the Army, but life’s unexpected turns led him to LCCC’s University Partnership

October 19, 2020

Transfer success

LCCC alum Brittnee Rourke finds success in transfer

June 1, 2020

Perseverance to pull through

Perseverance helps nursing student Kamini Parekh-Lemme win top honors

April 16, 2020

A healing heart

LCCC instructor and nurse A.J. Gray heads to New York to help in pandemic fight

April 8, 2020

Hope Floats

Avon High School grad Ayrianna Lord used LCCC’s NEOLaunchNET to create a flotation device for the differently abled

February 26, 2020

Being the change

As safety coordinator in the Lorain City Schools, LCCC grad Reuben Figueroa is fulfilling his dream of keeping his community safe

February 26, 2020

Soaring to new heights

LCCC helped Evan Kolodey on his journey from Marine to engineering

February 26, 2020

Tender love and care

Her grandmother’s illness inspired Lorain’s Rashanaee Pratt to pursue nursing at LCCC

February 26, 2020

Never too late

Christine Halvorsen turned career adversity into educational opportunity and changed her life

February 26, 2020

Sowing the seeds of success

Oberlin horticultural company AgriNomix grows with LCCC graduates – and wants more of them

February 25, 2020

Someone to look up to

Elyria’s Trent Kilgore-Hill Sr. returned to college to set an example for his son. Today he's inspiring so many more.

February 24, 2020

The fire inside

As a student, Nick Gamellia shadowed Avon Lake firefighters. Now he’s one of them.

February 24, 2020

Learning and earning

How Louis Bernard ended up on a college path he never imagined

February 24, 2020

Doing it all

Brandy Lenz landed a job and two promotions while earning her bachelor’s degree through LCCC’s University Partnership

February 24, 2020

Promoting community wellness

LCCC’s SilverSneakers program helps older adults take control and live healthier lives

February 24, 2020

A star player

Vanecia Billings excels at LCCC both academically and athletically

February 24, 2020

Culinary chops

Amherst’s Andrew Shaffer landed a job at Vitamix thanks to his experiences with Michelin-starred chefs and LCCC

February 19, 2020

Vexos’ partnership with LCCC prepares students to succeed

After helping develop the college’s MEMS curriculum, Vexos is hiring its graduates

August 13, 2019

No place like home

Elyria grad Alexandra Moen found her passion for Lorain County just across the street

August 13, 2019

Proving herself

Ruth Oldja challenged herself to step out of her comfort zone and onto LCCC’s campus to pursue a career in computer programming

August 13, 2019

Brain Waves

With a neuroscience degree in hand, Hannah Chernock returned to LCCC to pursue a career in artificial intelligence

August 13, 2019

Embracing diversity

Julian Colbert’s LCCC and life experiences led him to a full scholarship at OSU

August 13, 2019

A community of support

The Michael J. Brown Discovery Scholarship offers students financial aid and so much more

August 13, 2019

From Marine to prosecutor

Chris Pyanowski left the Marines with a plan to become an attorney. LCCC helped him achieve his goal.

August 13, 2019

A river of knowledge

Nicholas Sutfin, Ph.D., discovered the intersection of his interests in photography and science at LCCC

August 13, 2019

Mock disasters prepare participants for the worst

North Ridgeville, Eaton Township fire departments train first responders — and learn a few things themselves

August 12, 2019

Coming full circle

Ryan Aroney built a foundation of success at LCCC, leading to his role as the newly appointed president and CEO of United Way of Greater Lorain County

August 11, 2019

Sparking innovation

FlexFactor encourages innovation in the next generation workforce

August 11, 2019

Achieving his potential

LCCC's University Partnership put Jimmy Hozalski on a path to a medical career he thought was out of reach

May 18, 2019

Gaining the confidence to succeed

How an LCCC adviser changed the course of Allyssa Earl’s life and helped put her on the path to success

May 17, 2019

Going above and beyond

North Ridgeville’s first female officer, Kelsey Garrabrant, kicked off her career with the help of LCCC’s Police Academy

May 13, 2019

Scientific superstar

Grafton’s Leéna Boone overcame a traumatic car accident to make her mark on the research community

May 13, 2019

The will to provide

A widowed mother of 12 finds support at LCCC as she pursues new opportunities for her family

May 13, 2019

Cyber Sleuth

LCCC’s Advanced Digital Forensics Institute gave Elyria Detective Daniel Sumpter the skills and tools to solve crimes using clues from cyberspace

May 12, 2019

From Fab Lab to industry innovation

MakerGear got its start at LCCC and today is selling 3-D printers to one of the world’s largest companies

May 12, 2019

A winning team

LCCC University Partnership students win Hyland Software’s hackathon competition

May 12, 2019

In search of a cure

Early College High School student Hannah Newsome shines in HIV research program

May 12, 2019

The Wright path

Practicing what they preached to their children, Roger and Kimberly Wright went back to school to earn degrees

May 12, 2019

A change in perspective

After-school program partners with LCCC to teach teens creativity through technology

May 12, 2019

JVS partnership changes the game for students

LCCC and JVS put Sarah Grieve on a path to success — and now they have created a program to do the same for others

February 28, 2019

A desire to learn

LCCC gave Grafton’s Mikayla Stephens the challenge and opportunity she needed to pursue her academic dreams

February 28, 2019

Driven to Succeed

Lorain native and father-of-five Jimmy Lopez found his calling through LCCC’s nursing program

February 28, 2019

For the love of chemistry

How Professor Regan Silvestri helped Brookside grad Heather Ketchum reach her goals

February 27, 2019

A top-notch program

Top student Luke Lengel chose LCCC’s College Credit Plus program to get a head start on college at no cost to himself

February 27, 2019

Navigating challenges

A car accident sparked Brandy Spradlin’s dream of becoming a nurse. Twenty years later, this mom of 11 is poised to graduate from nursing school.

February 19, 2019

A game-changing experience

Matthew Agosto’s internships through the co-operative education program landed him a full-time job — and he graduated with zero student debt

February 19, 2019

Focused Determination

Elyria’s Luke Peters hasn’t let medical challenges slow him down. He graduated high school with two associate degrees and entered CSU’s Mandel Honors College as a junior – all debt-free.

February 18, 2019

From farm to fork

Local farms partner with LCCC’s Culinary Arts program to provide fresh ingredients and valuable hands-on learning experiences for students

February 18, 2019

Bridging K-12 and college

LCCC partners with North Ridgeville City Schools to establish the first STEM academy in Lorain County

February 18, 2019

Student Dental Clinic serves the community

LCCC dental hygiene students gain practical experience and have seen more than 10,000 patients since 1999

February 18, 2019

From impossible to possible

Top Teacher winner Stacie Starr launched her career with LCCC’s University Partnership at a time when all seemed lost

February 18, 2019

Charting a course to a medical career

Navy veteran Christopher McGee found his niche in respiratory therapy with the help of LCCC’s Veterans Services

February 18, 2019

Higher education in downtown Lorain

Maria Bonilla thought a college education was out of reach. Then she discovered LCCC’s Lorain Learning Center and everything it offers.

February 18, 2019

Bringing the arts to Lorain County

Pat Jackson has seen more than 100 shows at Stocker Arts Center, including ones starring her granddaughter

February 18, 2019

Connecting the dots

How LCCC is helping businesses create partnerships to leverage the Internet of Things

November 1, 2018

Quiet excellence

LCCC’s University Partnership psychology program has Amherst’s Elizabeth McDermott poised for greatness

October 31, 2018

A new purpose

MEMS program prepares military vet Trey Brown for a new career in an exciting field

October 28, 2018

Setting sail to a DREAM destination

How LCCC lifted Kenneth Glynn up when the steel industry bottomed out

October 28, 2018

Shooting for the stars

MicroElectroMechanical Systems program is launching Elyria resident Corbet Keith on a path to a career with NASA

October 26, 2018

Seizing every opportunity

NASA intern Eleana Cintron relishes every opportunity to learn through LCCC’s Early College High School program

October 26, 2018

A stepping stone to a bright future

How the LCCC athletics program helped put Phillip Miranda on a path to West Point

October 26, 2018

A decision that changed her life

LCCC’s ‘extraordinary’ faculty and its MEMS program help land newly single mom Sheradowa Washington back on her feet

October 21, 2018

Eager to learn

University Partnership launches Marcus Barnovsky’s career as a Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert

October 21, 2018

A lasting impact

Michael Brown, LCCC alum, assists first-generation students with new scholarship program

October 20, 2018

Engineering a new direction

Career Services links LePreece Thomas to an exciting new STEM career

October 12, 2018

Creating the next generation of award-winning chefs

Innovative program and high-profile instructors produce gold-medal students

October 10, 2018

Game on

How two LCCC students used NEOLaunchNET to turn fantasy into reality

October 10, 2018

Following her heart

North Ridgeville’s Darlene Rishel found her confidence — and a new career — in the medical field

September 6, 2018

Being all you can be

Retired Blackhawk helicopter pilot and North Ridgeville resident Wendy Blount makes a career change through the college’s nursing program

September 5, 2018

Creating jobs in Lorain County

Greg Carlin hits a homerun with the help of the Small Business Development Center

August 30, 2018

MEMS grads in high demand

College first in Ohio to offer highly specialized bachelor's degree

August 19, 2018

All in the family

For Elyria native and Clearview graduate Thomas Smith and his family, the path to success started with an LCCC education

August 18, 2018

Prior learning earns Sherry Lupica a needed certification – at no cost

Life is the greatest teacher, and Lorain County Community College is awarding students college credits for that experience. 

August 13, 2018

Dreaming big

LCCC gave North Ridgeville’s Emilio Borges the tools he needed to succeed as a NASA contractor

August 13, 2018

Nursing big dreams

LCCC scholarship sets Wellington student Riley Caldwell on a path to success

August 13, 2018

Gaining an early advantage

Early College High School gave Lorain’s Sixto Torres a head start on a lifetime of success

August 13, 2018

Building a new future

As a first-time college student in her 50s, Tabitha Watts has found a place to begin a second life and career at LCCC’s Wellington Center

August 13, 2018

Nursing graduate uncovers his passion

Elyria High graduate Kevin Plas’ hard work and LCCC’s dedicated staff landed him a job as an ER nurse

August 12, 2018

Full STEAM ahead

Rosie’s Girls Summer Camps introduce young women to career opportunities

August 12, 2018

A world of opportunities

LCCC’s Center for LifeLong Learning proves it’s never too late to learn something new

August 10, 2018

Marching forward

Army Reserves Capt. Jesse Christopher Collins is advancing his civilian and military careers with a University Partnership MBA

Adult Learners

Advanced manufacturing

Advocacy and Resource Center

Apprenticeships

Arts

Athletics

Bridges to Success

Business

Center for Lifelong Learning

College Credit Plus

Culinary Arts

Cyber Security

Dental Clinic

Early College High School

Earn and Learn

EMS - Paramedic

EMT to RN

Engineering

Entrepreneur

Fast Track

Fire Science

First Responders

Fitness Center

FlexFactor

GED

GLIDE

Health Careers

Information Technology

Innovation Fund

Job creation

JVS

Law Enforcement

Learn and Earn

Lorain Learning Center

MEMS

Mentorship

NEO LaunchNET

Nursing

Police Academy

SAIL

Scholarships

Sonography

STEAM Makers Academy

STEM

Stocker Arts Center

Swiss CNC Machining

Transfer

Transient

University Partnership

Veterans and Military

Welding

Wellington Center

Workforce development

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