CAN DO student committee seeks names, addresses of soldiers for care packages
Local high school students serving on the CAN DO board are helping to make the holidays brighter for military personnel with ties to Greater Hazleton.
The CAN DO Student Action Committee is seeking names of servicemen and servicewomen with local ties to send them care packages as part of the 11th annual “Operation: CAN DO,” a collection drive of food, personal care and entertainment items for members of the military.
CAN DO’s Jocelyn Sterenchock named tecBRIDGE Bill McNally Mentor of the Year
Jocelyn Sterenchock, Director of Economic Development at Greater Hazleton CAN DO, Inc., has been named the recipient of the Bill McNally Mentor of the Year Award, presented by tecBRIDGE. She will be honored at the tecBRIDGE Business Plan Competition Awards event on May 1st at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre.
A passionate advocate for economic development and entrepreneurship, Sterenchock has played a vital role in shaping opportunities for aspiring business owners, students, and professionals across Greater Hazleton. Through her work at CAN DO, the CAN BE Innovation Center, and other organizations throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania, she has supported nearly 500 entrepreneurial ventures, many involving historically disadvantaged business owners, and has spearheaded key initiatives like the Downtown Hazleton Kitchen Incubator and The Hazleton Innovation Collaborative (THInC).
CAN DO 2024-2025 Student Chair reflects on a year of leadership and growth
The CAN DO Student Action Committee stayed busy throughout the year, hosting annual events that allowed students to develop leadership skills, grow professionally, and experience the impact of community service firsthand.
As the 2024-2025 Student Chair, Alexander Composto, a senior at MMI Preparatory, embraced these values, leading the committee with dedication and enthusiasm. Now, as his tenure comes to a close, he reflects on the skills he’s gained and the lasting impact the Student Action Committee will continue to have
“Serving in this role gave me a level of responsibility I had not yet been able to attain,” Composto said. “I feel much more confident in my public speaking, I’ve improved my organizational skills, and I’ve worked to ensure that students feel comfortable and engaged as members of the committee.”