FALL 2025

SEE WHAT'S NEW WITH C.A.M.P.

With a new school year started, new students joining our program and a new fundraising initiative — our first gala — the C.A.M.P. team and students are hard at work. Your time and generous contributions can make a real impact on the lives of young people in Canton’s Early College at Lehman looking to achieve their academic and career goals. 

Join Us for Our First Annual C.A.M.P. Gala!

It is with great excitement and deep gratitude that we invite you to join us for our upcoming gala, Together for Tomorrow: Building Brighter Futures, an evening dedicated to transforming the futures of the primarily underserved and at-risk students at Canton's Early College at Lehman.

Gala details:

• Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
• Time: 5:30-7:30 PM
• Location: Employers Health Lower Level Banquet Hall
• Tickets are available for purchase until Monday, September 15.

Thank You C.A.M.P. Gala Sponsors

Thank you to all of the amazing gala sponsors. Each of these organizations has chosen to support our mission and incredible students.

C.A.M.P. Canton Repository Feature

The Canton Repository recently did a feature on C.A.M.P., interviewing one of our students and alumni.

An Interview with Former C.A.M.P. Student

Carter Demetro

From caddying at Glenmoor Country Club and networking with professionals to creating large tax reports for The Timken Company while still in high school, Carter Demetro was light-years ahead of his fellow students by the time he set foot on a college campus. A 2024 C.A.M.P. program graduate, Carter is now pursuing his Bachelor of Science in accounting at the University of Akron. Carter recently spoke with C.A.M.P., reflecting on his time as a student and the support and benefits the program provided him.

Q: What did your two internships at The Timken Company teach you?



A: My time at The Timken Company taught me skills that I will use for the rest of my career. I quickly learned that as a young professional, you need to have the ability to learn fast. Taking good notes, asking questions and learning and practicing how to talk to organization leaders are all skills I was able to learn.

Q: What C.A.M.P. sessions did you find the most helpful while you were a student?

A: The ACT/SAT preparation and classes were extremely valuable. Through them, I was able to improve my score by 12 points, saving me thousands of dollars in tuition.

The round table sessions were also incredibly helpful. Each session provided an opportunity to learn about and explore careers I didn't even know about. These sessions helped me understand what type of career would work for me and what careers I wasn't interested in.

Our financial management discussion with Steve Burger, C.A.M.P. treasurer, was a favorite of mine.

Q: What C.A.M.P. resources did you find beneficial?

A: The driver's education incentive through C.A.M.P. was incredibly beneficial. Through it, I was able to receive my license, allowing me to drive to my internships.

College tours were also an essential piece. While on these tours, I was able to negotiate tuition prices, which allowed me to live on campus.

Graduating Seniors Receive Mentors For College and Workplace Support

C.A.M.P. connected 14 recent graduates with mentors this year through our new mentorship program. Our mentors will provide one-on-one career and educational guidance to students to help them create a strong foundation of success as a college student and beyond.

If you are interested in becoming a mentor in the future, please contact Michelle Reinsel at michelle.reinsel@timken.co.

Mentor/Mentee Program Stipulations:

• Student and mentor should meet a minimum of one time per month
• Student and mentor meetings should be one-on-one
• Student to come prepared with primary topic for each session
• Student to initiate planning and coordination of mentorship meeting
• Mentor agrees to make themselves available and be flexible with student's schedule and extracurricular commitments

Two C.A.M.P. Students Receive Full Tuition Scholarships Thanks to Altercare and Aultman College

C.A.M.P. recently entered a partnership with Aultman College and Altercare to provide cost-neutral (free) tuition to our nursing students (worth $50,000 to $80,000, depending on the degree). We’re pleased to announce two C.A.M.P. students were offered full tuition scholarships to Aultman College in 2025. Both accepted and will enroll this fall to start their nursing careers. On 23 Friday, September 5, we will take 23 Early College seniors to Aultman College for a tour, which includes Aultman Hospital.

Altercare provided free STNA certification training this summer for select C.A.M.P. and Early College students. STNA is an entry-level health care certification that provides basic patient care skills training and typically costs between $750 to $1,200 per student. This will allow immediate employment for our students in local hospitals and nursing facilities. Look for 2026 details in future newsletters.

Q: How did you get involved with C.A.M.P.?  

A: I previously worked with Tom on a campaign for the Coleman Youth Center. It was there that Tom started telling me about C.A.M.P. and his vision for the future. I had been on the Canton City School Board for 16 years and had been involved in education for decades. He thought I would be a great fit to help fuel C.A.M.P.'s mission.

Q: How has C.A.M.P. grown over the years?

A: In the beginning, C.A.M.P. didn't have a good fundraising mechanism. In 2023, it became a nonprofit, and then in 2024, when C.A.M.P. received tax-exempt status, the real magic happened. It became much easier to help with fundraising efforts and secure large donations from foundations.

Q: What do you wish people knew about the program?

A: When it comes to the at-risk student population, C.A.M.P. really is the way to get these students prepared for a career or college. The proof is in the success rates we've seen. If we want at-risk students to thrive and keep their talent in this community, then we need to keep funding, promoting and evolving this program.

Q: Any additional comments?

A: Tom is an anomaly. He is incredibly passionate about these students and this program. Not many leaders have this drive and passion, and these students need it.

I have been involved in many community programs and nonprofits and can wholeheartedly say this one is special. Warching it develop from the ground up is inspiring, and it's all thanks to Tom and our dedicated staff and volunteers.

C.A.M.P. Board Members

• Dr. Mangala Betkerur - Development Committee Member, Retired Physician
• Steve Burger - Treasurer, CFO at Employers Health
• Yago Gonzalez - Board President, Portfolio Manager
• Terry Moore - Governance Committee Chair, Attorney
• Adam Olenick - Development Committee Member, Financial Advisor
• Alicia Pucky - Secretary of the Board, V.P. Human Resources at Fresh Mark
• Troy Russell - Governance Committee Member, Principal at Early College High School
• Randy Snow - Vice President, Attorney
• Richard Milligan - Governance Committee Member, Attorney
• Ken Peterson - Governance Committee Member, Business Owner

Welcome C.A.M.P. Juniors!

With the new school year officially started, the C.A.M.P. team is looking forward to learning, teaching and growing with our exceptional junior class.

By the Numbers:

• 16 C.A.M.P. students graduated as part of the Class of 2025
• 20 C.A.M.P. senior students make up the Class of 2026
• 26 of C.A.M.P. junior students make up the Class of 2027

What's Coming Up for C.A.M.P.?

• September Seminar: Students will create resumes and learn networking skills
• October/November Seminars: Students will participate in Career Cruising, listening and learning from a variety of practicing professionals to help narrow down career choices
• December Seminar: Senior students will be introduced to their mentors as part of the C.A.M.P. mentorship program

C.A.M.P. Partners

College Partners

How You Can Help 

Your continued support is vital in allowing us to empower more students to reach their full potential and keep our best and brightest talent here in Northeast Ohio. Whether you are interested in a tax-deductible financial contribution or have job shadowing or internship opportunities for our students, we want to hear from you.  

Thanks for your support,

The C.A.M.P. Advisory Committee

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