Lehigh Carbon Community College Offers Winter Session for Students to Get Ahead | | |
Students can earn credits with Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) Winter Session accelerated 5-week courses. The fast-paced five-week winter session will run from December 15 through January 17, providing a convenient option for guest students, continuing students, and new LCCC students to stay on track or get ahead in their studies.
Classes in the Winter Session are offered online, with course content, assignments, and assessments delivered through the Canvas learning management system. Students can take courses in a wide range of subjects, including accounting, art, business, computer science, criminal justice, economics, English, history, mathematics, music, speech, psychology, sociology, Spanish, and more.
For more information, contact LCCC’s Admissions Office at 610-799-1575 or email admissions@lccc.edu. For a list of available Winter Session classes, for the tuition and fees, and to register, visit LCCC’s website at www.lccc.edu/winter.
| | Spring 2026 Fast-Track Career Programs | |
Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) announced a renewed focus on engaging college applicants by highlighting its suite of flexible, fast-track programs for a Spring 2026 start. The initiative aims to provide new students, especially those new to higher education, with immediate, affordable, and practical paths to career advancement without the commitment of a traditional multi-year degree.
LCCC recognizes that many prospective students are seeking ways to quickly and affordably gain skills that directly translate to job opportunities. By emphasizing short-term options, the college is encouraging applicants to accelerate their momentum and begin their educational journey in the new year.
“Starting a college career can feel daunting, which is why we’ve built clear, short-term entry points designed to fit any lifestyle,” said Jennifer Aquila, LCCC’s Executive Director of Enrollment. “These programs allow applicants to gain valuable, in-demand credentials quickly and affordably. Whether they are looking for immediate foundational college credit or workforce training, Spring 2026 is the perfect time to launch.”
LCCC is promoting two primary options for accelerated enrollment:
- Short-Term Credit or Diploma Programs: These focused curricula allow students to earn valuable college credentials. The credits and diplomas are often stackable, meaning they can be fully applied toward a full Associate Degree should the student choose to continue their education later.
- Fast-Track Workforce Development: These intensive, hands-on training programs are designed for immediate job certification. Popular high-demand fields include healthcare, skilled trades, and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training, with many programs completed in a matter of weeks or months.
LCCC encourages all applicants who have not yet enrolled to connect with an Admissions expert immediately to discuss their goals and secure their program placement for the new year.
About Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) Founded in 1966, Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) is a comprehensive community college dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable education and training programs to meet the diverse needs of the community. LCCC offers associate degrees, certificate programs, and extensive workforce development opportunities across its campuses and online. For more information, contact LCCC’s Admissions Office at 610-799-1575 or email admissions@lccc.edu.
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Job Fair Success! Connecting Talent with Opportunity | |
Last month, Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) held a successful Job Fair! The college was thrilled to host 86 employer partners and welcome more than 450 attendees, including students, alumni, and community members. LCCC is dedicated to connecting local talent with outstanding career opportunities, which was evident in the high turnout.
A huge thank you to everyone who participated! LCCC is proud to be the place where attendees can Start here, go Anywhere!
| | Amazon Web Services Fiber Optic Fusion Splicing Micro-Course | | |
Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) empowered skilled workers and built direct pathways to employment through a collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Sumitomo Electric Lightwave. Together, we hosted a free Fiber Optic Fusion Splicing Micro-Course at the college on November 19, designed to train workers for in-demand, high-tech jobs in fiber optic installation and repair.
The course was a four-hour training program that combined classroom instruction with hands-on learning. Demonstrations included splicing, connector work, and testing. Amazon then connected these learners to fiber-broadband employers.
Fiber optic cables are the backbone of the modern world, carrying internet, TV, and telephone data. Because they’re made up of tiny glass tubes, repairing and testing them required specialized training. These skills have become increasingly essential for building the networks that power 5G, cloud infrastructure, and data centers. AWS partnered with Sumitomo Electric Lightwave to host free Fusion Splicing Certificate Courses at colleges across the United States.
Students from all over participated in this hands-on event, applying practical skills like patching, splicing, and testing fiber optic cables. Throughout the workshop, they gained valuable real-world experience working with specialized equipment and techniques that are essential to the industry. This learning opportunity allowed attendees to strengthen their technical abilities while exploring a rapidly growing field.
This free course was part of Amazon’s $20 billion planned investment in Pennsylvania to build multiple AI and cloud computing data center campuses. This commitment, described as the largest private sector investment in the state’s history, is expected to create at least 1,250 new high-skilled jobs and support thousands more in the supply chain. Beyond job creation, Amazon will implement workforce development programs—including specialized data center technician training—and launch the $250,000 Amazon Northeastern Pennsylvania Community Fund to support local initiatives in STEM, sustainability, and well-being.
| Financial Acumen Training for McLean Packaging | |
LCCC’s Center for Workforce Development recently finished a six-week training program on Financial Acumen and Business Strategy for McLean Packaging Corporation, a leader in creating high-quality, paper-based packaging and display solutions.
This hybrid coaching and training program for McLean’s Supervisors was designed to bridge the gap between strong leadership and solid business acumen, giving supervisors the tools to see beyond daily operations and make choices that drive long-term results.
Through a blend of targeted training sessions and one-on-one coaching, LCCC’s Professional Development Facilitator, Wendy Beltzner, helped them strengthen their financial awareness, operational understanding, and strategic thinking, ensuring they are ready to contribute at a higher level within their jobs.
| | Important Dates for December | |
Dec. 6 – Fall 2025 Full-Term Classes End
Dec. 15 – Winter Session Online Classes Begin
Dec. 24 - Jan. 1 – College Closed
Dec. 29 – Administrative Offices Open on a Limited Basis
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Lehigh Carbon Community College President
Dr. Ann D. Bieber
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