Plumbers & Steamfitters union donates $25K to establish scholarships at Lakeshore College
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CLEVELAND, WI —
The Plumbers & Steamfitters UA Local 400 union donated $25,000 to the Lakeshore College Foundation to establish a scholarship fund that will provide financial assistance to students interested in training for careers in welding or heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
“We appreciate the ongoing commitment the Plumbers & Steamfitters UA Local 400 union has to workforce development. This new scholarship fund will directly reduce financial barriers for students and make it easier for more individuals to pursue careers in welding and HVAC, both of which are high-demand fields,” said Lakeshore College President Dr. Paul Carlsen.
Students enrolled in HVAC installation, welding fabrication, and industrial welding programs can apply for scholarships through the AwardSpring app in their student portal.
The three programs are delivered through Lakeshore’s competency-based education format, which allows students to accelerate their learning while receiving personalized coaching and support. Frequent start dates allow students to begin when it’s convenient for them. Each program can be completed in two terms.
Information about the programs can be found at gotoltc.edu/programs-and-courses.
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 $61,355 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.
