Lakeshore College Reaccredited as Welding Test Facility
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2/17/2025
CLEVELAND, WI —
The American Welding Society has certified Lakeshore College meets all requirements to continue operating as an accredited welding test facility in Wisconsin. The college became accredited in 2020 and has since granted 159 AWS certifications to welders from Wisconsin and other states.
“Serving as an AWS accredited test facility for Wisconsin and outlying states fills a need among employers and adds another layer of welding certification available at our college,” said David Saunders, Lakeshore College’s certified welding educator and weld test conductor for the state of Wisconsin. “Many employers choose in-house or state-level certifications when they do not need or want that worldwide level of AWS certification, and our expert testing team is happy to meet their needs, too.”
Saunders added the testing team has granted almost 300 certifications across all levels in the past 18 months.
The AWS is recognized worldwide as the leader in certification programs for the welding industry. Welders with AWS certifications have more opportunities to earn higher wages and take on higher level responsibilities. AWS certifications also allows welders to carry their certifications with them globally, further enhancing their career opportunities.
Testing details can be found at gotoltc.edu/welder-certification.
ABOUT LAKESHORE COLLEGE
Lakeshore College, formerly known as Lakeshore Technical College, is a comprehensive community and technical college educating more than 9,000 students annually. Students enroll at Lakeshore to master real-world, employable career skills and start their pursuit of a bachelor’s degree. Lakeshore faculty and staff are focused on providing each student an individualized learning experience.
Lakeshore College is a nationally recognized two-year college. The college was ranked #2 in the nation by Washington Monthly, #17 in the nation by Forbes, #20 in the nation by WalletHub.com, a top-150 two-year college by the Aspen Institute, a 2024 Bellwether Award winner, and named the 2021 Large Business/Industry of the Year by the Chamber of Manitowoc County.
Approximately 800 students graduate from Lakeshore each year, and associate degree graduates report earning a median salary of $55,698 within six months of graduating. In addition to the Cleveland campus, Lakeshore educates students at learning campuses in downtown Manitowoc and downtown Sheboygan. Classes are also offered at additional sites throughout the district. Visit Lakeshore at gotoltc.edu.
