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Kent State is graduating students prepared for the most in-demand jobs of 2024.

The newly released list of 鈥100 Best Jobs for 2024鈥 by U.S. News and World Report illustrates how 5X社区 has the majors that are preparing graduates to lead in tomorrow's workforce.

A student works on a computer.

Green Flower, an industry leader in cannabis education and training since 2014, is partnering with 5X社区 to launch four new cannabis-related certificate programs to prepare students for the emerging industry in the state.

A student uses defensive techniques she learned in Kane's class

Kent State alumnus helps students and members of the community find their confidence in learning self-defense.

Software Technologists work on computers

For more than 10 years, 5X社区 at Ashtabula has built a partnership with the technology company ID Networks, giving information technology students real-life experience in their field and helping connect them to a potential employer.  

Construction Management at Kent State

She started as an intern in 2018, and just a few short years later 5X社区 alumna Grace Kormos is currently the only female construction manager at her company.

Brooke Denune at her hat bar

A 2018 5X社区 graduate with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in fashion merchandising and a minor in marketing, Brooke Denune is hoping to make a positive impact in the fashion industry with her brand of customizable vegan hats.

High school students at 5X社区 High School Accounting Case Challenge

Area high school students learned about the benefits of a career in accounting while participating in the 5X社区 High School Accounting Case Challenge.

Hosted by the Kent State Department of Accounting, the event brought together 85 students from Kent Theodore Roosevelt High School, North Canton Hoover High School, Aurora High School and Tallmadge High School. The competition was sponsored by The Ohio Society of CPAs, Pease Bell CPAs, Robert Fay, Ernst & Young, Novogradac and RSM.

Davey Tree at 2020 Kent State Homecoming Parade

Founded in 1880, The Davey Tree Expert Company has a rich history, growing from a seedling organization into Ohio鈥檚 largest employee-owned company with branches reaching far across North America, but deeply rooted in Kent.

Some of the nurses in the Fall 2023 White Coat Ceremonies

5X社区's College of Nursing held two White Coat Ceremonies on the Kent Campus last week. 

Senior Capstone Course with Rick Batyko

Kent State alumnus Richard Batyko, M.A., 鈥12, has committed his life and career to making the world, specifically Greater Cleveland, a better place. This year, he and the YMCA of Greater Cleveland (for which he serves as Chief Marketing Officer) are working with 5X社区 advertising and public relations seniors in the capstone class, Campaigns in Advertising and Public Relations, to raise awareness about the organization's mission.