In an attempt to meet growing demand, The Campus Kitchen at Kent State is teaming up with the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank to distribute resources to households experiencing food insecurity in the area.

Additional funding provided by local organizations will help Kent State University provide financial assistance to those students struggling most to make ends meet during the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The new partnerships pair Rhodes State College with area schools and health care providers to create a source of qualified applicants for high-demand healthcare jobs.

The new concept developed at Hocking College through the Fermentation Science Program will create a new line of craft beverages to be featured at the Black Diamond Tavern in Shawnee.

Federal grant money received through the CARES Act has been invested by EHOVE Career Center into a needlepoint bi-polar ionization system which acts as a defense against COVID-19 and other viruses, along with molds and bacteria.

The pinning ceremony honored the long time tradition despite restrictions brought on by pandemic-era policies. Students received recognition for program completion as they prepare for the start of their careers.

EGCC recently announced the new program in response to the increasing demand for trained veterinary technicians. The program will work through a partnership with a local animal rescue group that will provide facilities and training opportunities.

The recent publication highlights an increase in healthcare positions in northeastern Ohio and provides local colleges with information that help provide students with the specific skills that employers are seeking.

The newly established scholarship will be available to eligible students enrolled in degree programs in healthcare technology or law enforcement.

COTC Dean was awarded the 2020 Bobbie Anderson Leadership Award in November for her work in educating nurses. Her career in nursing education was recognized for its impact on students and the community.