Spring Graduation Set for May 20 at Lakeshore Technical College

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

5/15/2023

CLEVELAND, WI —

More than 700 credentials will be awarded during graduation on May 20 to students who have completed their educational paths at Lakeshore Technical College. 

Credentials to be awarded include: 563 associate degrees, technical diplomas, and certificates; 99 Youth Apprenticeships; 44 Registered Apprenticeships; and 34 General Education Development (GED) certificates and High School Equivalency Diplomas (HSED). 

“We are confident local employers will be impressed with our graduates’ ability to satisfy their needs for highly skilled, knowledgeable employees,” said Lakeshore President Dr. Paul Carlsen. “And for our graduates who will continue on their journey to a bachelor’s degree, we assure them they are prepared for success and wish them all the best.”

Graduation is open to the general public. Each college division has a designated timeframe to be in Centennial Hall, located in the Lakeshore building, though students may attend when it works best for them. 

  • General Education Development (GED) certificates & High School Equivalency Diplomas (HSED): 9-9:30 a.m.
  • Registered Apprenticeship & Youth Apprenticeship: 9:30-10 a.m.
  • Business, Technology, and Hospitality: 10:15-11:15 a.m.
  • Advanced Manufacturing, Agriculture, Automotive, Energy, and Public Safety: 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
  • Health & Human Services and Childcare: 12:30-1:30 p.m.

College representatives will be celebrating with students throughout the day. All buildings on Lakeshore’s Cleveland campus will be open 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 

Additional details can be found at gotoltc.edu/graduation.
 

About Lakeshore Technical College

Lakeshore Technical College is a comprehensive community and technical college educating more than 8,000 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 individual student an individualized learning experience.
 
Lakeshore Technical College is a nationally recognized two-year college. The college was ranked the #2 in the nation by Washington Monthly, #17 in the nation by Forbes, #20 in the nation by WallerHub.com, a top-150 two-year college by the Aspen Institute, a top 10 Bellwether Award finalist four out of the last five years, 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 $59,899 within six months of graduating. In addition to the Cleveland campus, Lakeshore educates students at learning campuses in downtown Manitowoc and downtown Sheboygan, as well as in rural Manitowoc County at its School of Ag. Classes are also offered at additional sites throughout the district. Visit Lakeshore at gotoltc.edu.