Student Spotlight: Dairyona Mitchell
Dairyona Mitchell has taken a non-traditional path to Onondaga Community College, and she feels good about it. "I love it here. There are a lot of resources and everyone is so helpful!"
Alumnus Teaching Students Life Lessons
It's been a little more than two decades since Cameron Littlejohn '15 was a kindergartner at Ed Smith school in the Syracuse City School District (SCSD). Today he's back in elementary school, teaching 1st grade at Meachem Elementary which is also in the SCSD. "Being able to be part of kids development and learn from them is a blessing. I am thankful to be part of the solution in making an impact on their lives."
Giving Students a "LYFT" When They Need One
Onondaga Community College has a new partnership with ride-sharing company Lyft which will help provide solutions with transportation solutions. Here's how the program works:
OCC's Provost Called to White House to Discuss Future Workforce Needs
The Biden Administration wants to bring more manufacturing back into the United States in an effort to create employment opportunities here at home with outstanding salaries, and make the nation less vulnerable to global events which cause unexpected shocks, such as Covid. With that overarching goal in mind, Monday the White House hosted the America Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Working Session of the National Economic Council and Domestic Policy. And one of the invited speakers was Onondaga Community College Provost and Senior Vice President Anastasia Urtz.
Student Spotlight: Courtney Everson
Unfortunate life milestones have inspired Courtney Everson to pursue a career helping others. When her mother was struggling with lung cancer, she would watch her go through the medical imaging process. When her son broke his arm, she observed as he received x-rays.
Making The Most Of Summer Learning Opportunities
A dozen students from Onondaga Community College took advantage of an amazing learning opportunity this summer. They were paid to do scientific research at some of New York State's top colleges and universities. The students are all members of either the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) or the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP).
Alum Draws Up Career Success
Career success can be defined in many different ways. For some, it's all about how much money they make. For Michael Ancillotti '82, the focus has always been on doing what he loves.