At 20 years old, Mickala Guy had already been working as a server and hostess at a local restaurant for over 6 years. She knew that one day she wanted a career but did not know what she wanted to do or how to do it. This all changed when one day, during a shift, … Read more
Our lives have changed dramatically throughout the last few weeks as we adjust and deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. From our daily movements being restricted, to learning to homeschool our kids, to the heroes on the front lines battling this virus, we have all been affected. At East Ohio College, we want to assure our … Read more
Over forty representatives and employers from Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia recently met at East Ohio College for the college’s annual advisory board meeting. Comprised of an array of respected professionals within the healthcare, dental, business, and social-services industries, the advisory board’s mission is to foster students’ career success and employer satisfaction by sharing valuable … Read more
East Ohio College Admissions Advisor Donna Juszczak is a 19-year veteran of the East Ohio staff. Affectionately known as “DJ” because her last name is so hard to pronounce, she is a Beaver Local High School graduate. Right after high school, Donna attended a local university. She always wanted to be a Physical Anthropologist and … Read more
Every student dreams of their graduation day, walking across the stage, in their cap and gown, with loved ones in the crowd cheering them on. For East Ohio College student Courtney McKinnon, the dream of her parents seeing her graduate college almost didn’t happen. Courtney found out that her father’s stage 4 cancer had spread … Read more
Current East Ohio business students, Marcy Sinsley and Emily Ramm, had the pleasure of interviewing East Ohio Alumni and local business owner Brook Faulk. Brook is the owner and operator of Dashing Divas and Jamby Styles of Lisbon, Ohio. Dashing Divas is a second-hand clothing boutique with new clothes from their own brand, Jamby Styles. … Read more
Graduation signifies the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. It is a time of reflection and celebration. Graduates reflect on the obstacles they had to overcome, the things that led them to that spot in their life, and the different roads they took to get there. After many months, late nights, externships, … Read more
East Ohio was thrilled to spend one of these elusive beautiful summer days hosting over 20 local employers for its 2019 Community Career Fair on Thursday, July 18, 2019. Students and members of the community took full advantage of the sunshine and enjoyed meeting with recruiters and hiring managers from a variety of industries related … Read more
Creating a personal brand can spark the interest of potential employers and put your career on the fast track, but how do you do it? Personal branding allows you to create and maintain a specific image of yourself. Organizations create brands to make themselves known for specific things like having the best product or providing … Read more
Updated content on 6/16/23 Budgeting is an important aspect of personal finance. Regardless of your income, knowing where your money is going and saving for the future are essential, and creating a budget can help you be most effective. East Ohio College shares our budgeting tips to help you create a budget that works for … Read more
