Welcome Scranton! Spring 2025
Welcome Scranton! offers participants a fascinating insider’s look at our community. This 2½ day program provides a quick, but thorough, understanding of Scranton and Lackawanna County, along with a revitalized sense of putting leadership into action. Welcome Scranton! is open to everyone, from newcomers and entry-level employees to area natives and executives. Tuition for WS! is $600. Click HERE to download the brochure.
SESSION DATES
Session 1: ½ day on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from 8:30am – 12:00pm
Session 2: full day on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 from 9:00am – 4:30pm
Session 3: ½ day – Friday, May 2, 2025 from 2:30pm-6:00pm
Session 4: ½ day on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 from 8:30am – 12:00pm
Welcome Scranton! is proudly sponsored by:
Welcome to the Welcome Scranton! Spring 2025 Class
Kristin Armstrong, NBT Bank
Nick Beggin, Penn East Federal Credit Union
Ryan Beilman, Tobyhanna Army Depot
Megan Buck, Scranton School District
Beth Ebersole, The Wright Center
Billy Harrington, City of Scranton
Kristin Hudspeth, The Gr. Scranton Chamber of Commerce
Mackenzie McElroy, Scranton Area Community Foundation
Betsy Miller, The Wright Center
Greg Posly, General Dynamics Land Systems
Brittani Pulse, Nunzi's Advertising
Morgan Sewack, Penn State Scranton
Sarah Sorrells, Penn East FCU
Andrew Sunday, City of Scranton
Holly Warren, Izzy’s Pizzeria
Isiah Watson, City of Scranton
Danielle Weinschenk, Tobyhanna Army Depot
A Few Notable Participant Benefits:
Explore our area's hidden gems
Enhance your network of personal and professional connections
Hear inspirational stories from our business community
Gain exposure to local leaders, issues and service and leadership opportunities
How Companies/Businesses/Organizations Can Benefit:
This program is a unique way to train employees, as well as recognize and reward top talent.
Welcome Scranton! allows for a personal, hands-on way to introduce new (or seasoned) employees to all that Scranton and Lackawanna County have to offer.
Organizations will see increased visibility, as well as business opportunities, leads and referrals, all thanks to the enhanced connections participants gain as a result of this program.
Through successful and engaged completion of this program, employees will feel more connected to the community in which they live and work. This is a major retention benefit!
Who Should Participate?
Welcome Scranton! is a “gateway” experience to our area, from established leaders seeking more civic engagement to rising professionals ready to take their place as community leaders. Each Welcome Scranton! class is comprised of a diverse group (50 maximum) of leaders including: executives, young professionals, managers, entry-level professionals, business owners, nonprofit directors and senior business officials. New residents of the region should also apply; however, lifelong residents can receive a wealth of knowledge and benefits, too!
Time Commitment & Tuition:
Welcome Scranton! is a 2 ½ days (1 full day and 3 half days) program. Tuition is $600, which includes transportation, materials and a celebratory “graduation” event. A limited amount of partial scholarships are available based on need.
