The Smart Start: A Grandparent's Guide to Luzerne County Community College: Episode 11

Host Nancy Kman and special guest Gary Mrozinski, Chair of Business and Computer Information Systems, explore the high-growth worlds of IT and Business. This episode serves as a roadmap for grandparents looking to guide their tech-savvy or business-minded grandchildren toward stable, lucrative careers in industries that are shaping the future. In This Episode: Growth Industries & Modern Careers: An inside look at why Cybersecurity, IT, and Accounting are some of the most in-demand fields today, and how LCCC aligns its curriculum with real-world employer needs through professional advisory boards. The Business of Success: Exploring the diverse paths within the Business Department, from Accounting and Health Care Management to Hospitality Business Management. Gary explains how a two-year degree can lead directly to a job or serve as a cost-effective launchpad for a CPA track. Empowering the Entrepreneur: A breakdown of LCCC’s one-year Entrepreneurship program, designed to give students with technical talents the essential business foundation in marketing, law, and accounting they need to stay in business. The Tech Frontier: Identifying students with a natural knack for fixing devices—and directing them toward specialized programs in Cloud Computing, Mobile and Web Development, and Digital Forensics.