Episode 16 Interested in combating viruses? Join us for a conversation with Dr. Harry Kestler, professor of Microbiology at Lorain County Community College. Prior to teaching at LCCC, Dr. Kestler taught at the Lerner Medical College of the Cleveland Clinic and held a faculty position in the department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics at Harvard Medical School. For the past three decades, Dr. Kestler has studied infectious diseases. He is a worldwide leader on HIV-AIDS is credited with discovering the first live attenuated vaccine for the AIDS virus. In his spare time, he also hosts an in ..read more

Episode 14 Join us as we explore what it takes to be a police officer with Jim McManus. Jim McManus served as a Police Officer in the Cleveland Heights area for 24 years. While there he served as Commander then transitioned to assistant professor and Criminal Justice coordinator here at LCCC. He has also served as a Police Chief for the city of Geneva and the Village of Kipton. We discuss the characteristics of police work and what it takes to succeed in the profession. If you would like more information on completing a Police Science degree, make an appointment to see academic advisor Carolyn ..read more

Episode 13 This is the second part of a two part series on majoring in psychology. In our previous podcast we discussed the many jobs that are available to psychology graduates, as well as contacts you can make to begin or advance your career in psychology. In this podcast we discuss with academic advisor, Julie Ford, the steps you could take in order to complete the degree, transfer opportunities as well as suggested classes you could take the first semester at Lorain County Community College.  For more information about a degree in psychology contact Julie Ford or your academic advisor ..read more

  We share three compelling reasons why you need to network, why it's so important and how you can get started. You'll be hearing from our career experts, as well as students who can help you land that next job, find an internship, or advance your career once you graduate.       ..read more

  Marcia Jones from LCCC's Career Services joins the podcast to talk about careers and how students can link their education to job experiences, so they can launch from a job into a meaningful career.      ..read more

Episode 11 Join me and Professor Dee Gross as we discuss pursuing a degree in broadcasting or communications. We speak with prospective student, Nicole Purenciu and her mom, Kristine about transferring to LCCC from another community college. We discuss the steps she is taking to enroll at LCCC and what distinguishes the LCCC programs from other 4 year colleges. Are LCCC’s broadcasting and communication programs right for you? Listen to this informative podcast or make an appointment to see an academic advisor today by calling 440-366-4033.     Download a transcript of "So You Want to ..read more

Episode 17 Think it is too late to go back to school? Meet Joe Jaudon, front line healthcare worker and respiratory therapist who began pursuing a second career at age 58. In just 2 1/2 years Joe completed his degree through LCCC's University Partnership program with Bowling Green State university. He now has 8 years experience working on the pulmonary floor at the Cleveland Clinic as a respiratory therapist. For more information about the respiratory program through LCCC, make an appointment to speak with an advisor today.      ..read more

Episode 15 Join us with FBI Special Agent Vicki Anderson as she speaks about what it takes to become an FBI agent. We discuss the qualifications necessary for the position, how to prepare for the job and what disqualifies potential candidates. For more information about careers in the FBI visit FBI Jobs. If you would like more information on completing a degree through Lorain County Community College, please call 440-366-4033 and ask to make an appointment to see academic advisor today.     Download transcript of "So You Want to Be an FBI Agent ..read more

Episode 8 This is the third and final part of a three-part series on the helping professions. In this podcast we focus on the Human Services and Social Work degree with our guest David Gerrone. David is a Lorain County Community College graduate and holds an A.A.S degree in Human Services. He also completed his bachelor’s degree in Social Work through our partnership program with Youngstown State University. Gerrone got his start as a social worker through an internship opportunity with Big Brother Big Sister and also works here at LCCC as an academic advisor. If you are interested in making a ..read more

Episode 6 Are you a people person? Do you enjoy helping others? In this podcast we discuss with Professor Jennifer Kukis and Academic Advisor, Arlena Lockard some typical jobs human service workers hold, requirements for the degree, salary information, and ways to advance in the profession. This is the first part of a two-part series on the helping professions. For more information about this degree, call 440-366-4033 and ask to speak with a Human Services advisor.     Download transcript for "So You Want to Be a Social Worker or Human Services Professional: Part 1 ..read more