NANTICOKE — During his visit to Luzerne County Community College on Thursday, Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor highlighted his department’s expanded career pathways for graduates of accredited associate degree programs in the areas of accounting, business, data analytics, finance, economics, math or another closely related field.
“Our goal is to create pathways to careers and expand opportunities to good jobs to more Pennsylvanians than ever before,” AG DeFoor said. “As a community college graduate, I can tell you firsthand that associate degree programs offer practical, hands-on training that prepares students for high-demand careers like auditing. That’s why I am so excited to be at Luzerne County Community College to recruit the next generation of our workforce.”
Previously, to be considered for a position at the Department of the Auditor General, candidates needed to hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and complete 12 credits of accounting as part of their coursework.
“Luzerne County Community College welcomes Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor to our Nanticoke campus and enthusiastically support his efforts to expand career opportunities in state government for LCCC students,” said LCCC President John Yudichak. “As northeastern Pennsylvania’s largest, most accessible, and best quality institution of higher education, Luzerne County Community College is well positioned to produce talented graduates whose skills and training have prepared them to meet the growing workforce development demands.”
AG DeFoor said the department’s Intern to Hire Program has also expanded to include individuals who have received their associate degree in the last six months. The Intern to Hire Program offers candidates full-time positions in the department upon graduation from an undergraduate or graduate program if they have worked 900 hours, or six months, and have had successful performance reviews.
“I could go on about the benefits of working for the Commonwealth, and the job satisfaction you get from public service,” AG DeFoor said. “Instead, I encourage you to find out for yourself—visit our newly redesigned website at paauditor.gov and explore the career opportunities we have available for you.”
Auditor General DeFoor has visited several community colleges to promote expanded job opportunities within in department.
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