$1.9M in Grants Awarded to Lakeshore Technical College
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
3/27/2024
CLEVELAND, WI —
Lakeshore Technical College was awarded $1.9 million in state grants from the Wisconsin Technical College System. The funds will support 18 newly approved projects.
Among the program-related projects are a fast-track police academy, a Foundations of Teacher Education associate degree, and competency-based educational design for an online business management program.
Among the support-related initiatives are resources for low-income students, students enrolled in programs leading to non-traditional occupations, reducing textbook fees, and adults enrolled in basic education and high school credential programs.
“Our ongoing ability to secure substantial amounts of grant funding allows us to offer more opportunities for students pursuing in-demand careers and skills here in our community,” says Lakeshore President Dr. Paul Carlsen.
Information about Lakeshore can be found at gotoltc.edu.
About Lakeshore Technical College
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 Technical 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 $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. Classes are also offered at additional sites throughout the district. Visit Lakeshore at gotoltc.edu.
