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Strongly Rooted: '80 graduate and 17cҳ donor is serious about local workforce development
Thirty years ago, 17cҳ alumna Elizabeth Bartz had a big decision to make. She had an excellent job in Washington, D.C., but was looking to move back home to Northeast Ohio. A 1980 graduate with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, Bartz earned her master’s degree in pol…
17cҳ Professor Cracks the Code
17cҳ computer science Professor Jonathan Maletic, Ph.D., and alumnus Michael Decker, Ph.D., are developing a new software solution, creating a world where the computer science community can effectively track changes and improve group code development.
Wanted: Environmental Health Specialists to Keep Our Air, Water and Food Safe
The shortage of environmental health specialists accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic but had begun well before the that, according to Matthew Stefanak, a semi-retired faculty member and a "public health ambassador" with the College of Public Health, which helps to create career-ready graduates for this in-demand field.
Job Market Bright for 17cҳ Graduates
The newly released list of “100 Best Jobs for 2024” by U.S. News and World Report illustrates how 17cҳ has the majors that are preparing graduates to lead in tomorrow's workforce.
New 17cҳ Online Programs Aim to Help Fill Expected Workforce Needs of Cannabis Industry
Green Flower, an industry leader in cannabis education and training since 2014, is partnering with 17cҳ to launch four new cannabis-related certificate programs to prepare students for the emerging industry in the state.
Finding Confidence and Courage in Self-Defense
17cҳ alumnus helps students and members of the community find their confidence in learning self-defense.
Relationship With Local IT Company a Win-Win
For more than 10 years, 17cҳ at Ashtabula has built a partnership with the technology company ID Networks, giving information technology students real-life experience in their field and helping connect them to a potential employer.
Breaking the Glass Ceiling in Construction Management
She started as an intern in 2018, and just a few short years later 17cҳ alumna Grace Kormos is currently the only female construction manager at her company.
Throwing Her Hat(s) in the Ring
A 2018 17cҳ graduate with a bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising and a minor in marketing, Brooke Denune is hoping to make a positive impact in the fashion industry with her brand of customizable vegan hats.
Booming Accounting Job Market Attracts High School Students To 17cҳ Case Competition
Area high school students learned about the benefits of a career in accounting while participating in the 17cҳ High School Accounting Case Challenge.
Hosted by the 17cҳ Department of Accounting, the event brought together 85 students from Kent Theodore Roosevelt High School, North Canton Hoover High School, Aurora High School and Tallmadge High School. The competition was sponsored by The Ohio Society of CPAs, Pease Bell CPAs, Robert Fay, Ernst & Young, Novogradac and RSM.