New, Free Series Available at Lakeshore Technical College Helps Those Challenged by Technology Become Comfortable
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
1/21/2021
CLEVELAND, WI – Lakeshore Technical College is offering a new series of free virtual learning sessions aimed at helping area residents become more comfortable with basic computer and technology skills. The “Crush IT” series introduces essential educational technology and resources in 30-minute sessions.
“A noticeable number of people in the community tell us they are concerned their technology skills may not be good enough to attend college in today’s world where those skills are needed whether attending courses in person or online. For those who have lost jobs or want to find a more recession-proof career, that concern can prevent them from taking steps that could help them build a brighter future for them and their families,” said Lakeshore Director of Student Resources Foua Hang.
According to Hang, the solution to overcoming technology worries was to expand some of the workshops Lakeshore was providing current students and make them easily accessible at no cost to the general public.
Topics include Microsoft Basic Word and PowerPoint, Introduction to College Technologies, Study Skills, Tutoring Resources, Navigating Financial Aid, Connecting with Class Virtually, and others. All sessions will be recorded and available on Lakeshore’s website for future viewing. Some topics address how to use technology in place at colleges around the country, including Lakeshore.
Registration does not require a Lakeshore account. For information or to register, visit gotoltc.edu/crush-it.
About Lakeshore Technical College
Each year more than 10,000 people enroll in courses at Lakeshore Technical College. They rely on LTC for job preparation, to earn a degree, upgrade a specialized skill, train as an apprentice, or seek a high school equivalency. LTC faculty and staff meet students where they are in life and help them get one step closer to achieving their goals.
LTC is a nationally recognized technical college. The college was ranked the #2 two-year college in the nation for adult learners by Washington Monthly, #20 in the nation for two-year college educational outcomes by WalletHub.com, a top-150 two-year college for the fifth consecutive time by the Aspen Institute, and a top 10 Bellwether Award finalist for two consecutive years.
Approximately 800 students graduate from LTC each year, and LTC’s associate degree graduates earn a median salary of $42,000 per year. In addition to the Cleveland campus, LTC serves students in Manitowoc and Sheboygan, and offers classes at additional sites throughout the district. Visit LTC at gotoltc.edu.
