Welcome Scranton!
This 2 ½ day program is designed to give participants a quick, but thorough, understanding of Scranton and Lackawanna County, along with a revitalized sense of putting leadership into action. Simply put, we sell the community! Click HERE to download the brochure. Welcome Scranton! is open to everyone, from newcomers to area natives, from entry-level employees to executives.
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Welcome Scranton! is proudly sponsored by:
Congrats to the Welcome Scranton! Spring 2024 Class
Amanda Byron, The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce
Kristen Christopher, Goodwill Industries of NEPA
Sarah Dawgert, Women’s Resource Center
Sarah Effertz, Blu Elefante Events
Morgan Fetsock, City of Scranton
Marion Gatto, Lewith & Freeman Real Estate Inc.
Devon Heffer, WNEP
Jill Hiscox, Lewith & Freeman Real Estate
Samantha Lehman, Johnson College
Tara Lesneski, Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel
Angela Mariotti, PNC Financial Services
Mary McDermott, The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce
Rory McGhie, The Dime Bank
Shawn Murphy, Riverside School District
Matthew Philistine, MCP Insurance Agency
Danielle Pietrucha, United Neighborhood Centers NEPA
Thomas Rable, City of Scranton
Gia Reviello, The Waverly Community House Inc.
Adam Ropati, The Dime Bank
Sarah Smith, Penn State Scranton
Reb Smith, Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau
Ashley De Sousa, Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel
Shalinn Starkey, NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania
Dawn Talley, The University of Scranton
Kathi Tavera, NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania
Christa Vinciguerra, Vinciguerra Creative
Jacob Weinberg, The City of Scranton
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.
