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JCC to Host Open House and Career Expo April 17th
Published: March 16, 2026 at
03:30 p.m.
By: Press Release
from Jefferson Community College
Jefferson Community College Helps Students Connect
Academic Programs with Career Goals
OPEN
HOUSE AND CAREER EXPO to Be Held on APRIL 17
 Watertown, N.Y. - Students
considering college are invited to explore Jefferson Community College
(JCC) and learn about career opportunities in the North Country at
Jefferson’s Open House & Career Expo on Friday,
April 17, 2026, beginning with check-in at 8:15 a.m.
The event gives
prospective students the chance to experience Jefferson firsthand, get a
sense of campus life, meet faculty, and learn about academic programs that
lead to high-demand careers. During check-in, a service fair will be held
where students can explore the services and programs Jefferson offers to
help them succeed.
A highlight of
the morning will be a keynote presentation by motivational speaker and
speed painter Tom Varano. Using his fingertips, palms, and multiple
brushes, he creates striking portraits of well-known figures on a
four-by-five-foot canvas in just minutes. His live art demonstrations blend
storytelling with high-energy performance. Varano has dedicated his life to
inspiring students through creativity, resilience, and hope, helping them
see what’s possible beyond their circumstances.
Following the
keynote are breakout sessions focused on career fields, college support
programs, life skills, student experiences, financial aid and paying for
college, and more. Faculty and industry professionals will discuss career
paths, the skills employers seek, and how Jefferson’s academic programs
prepare students for those opportunities.
Connecting
students with the local workforce is what makes Jefferson’s Open House
& Career Expo distinctive. The event brings together more than 55
businesses and organizations from across the region to share insights on
in-demand jobs and workforce needs. Students can learn how education at
Jefferson can lead to careers close to home while gaining an understanding
of the skills needed to succeed in today’s workforce.
Throughout the
day, attendees will also have opportunities to learn about admissions and
financial aid, explore student life and athletics, and tour campus
facilities, including the residence hall.
The Open House
& Career Expo is open to prospective students and families, as well as
current Jefferson students exploring career options.
Visit www.sunyjefferson.edu/openhouse to
register and learn more.
Photo Caption:
Jefferson
Community College (JCC) will hold its annual Open House & Career Expo
on Friday, April 17, 2026. The event features a keynote presentation by
motivational speaker and speed painter, Tom Varano, a career expo with more
than 55 local businesses and organizations represented, and career breakout
sessions. Prospective students, and their family members, along with
current JCC students exploring career options, are encouraged to attend.
Register and learn more at www.sunyjefferson.edu/openhouse or
call (315) 786-2437.
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About Jefferson
Community College
Established on
November 7, 1961, Jefferson Community College was the area’s first
institution of higher education. Supervised by the State University of New
York (SUNY), Jefferson offers more than 50 associate degrees, certificates,
and microcredentials for career preparation and
transfer. The college also provides local access to bachelor’s and advanced
degrees through partner institutions; lifelong learning through workshops
and seminars; business and industry training; community-based research;
forums for the productive discussion of ideas and regional issues through
the Center for Community Studies; and cultural enrichment opportunities
that serve the entire tri-county region—Fort Drum’s military installation
among them. Jefferson, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher
Education, currently serves approximately 2,400 students, many of whom are
service members and their families. Visit www.sunyjefferson.edu for
more information.
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