Lakeshore College Automotive Maintenance Program Receives National Reaccreditation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
12/04/2024
CLEVELAND, WI —
The automotive maintenance program at Lakeshore College has received Automotive Service Excellence reaccreditation by the ASE Education Foundation. The program has been ASE-accredited for more than 20 years.
To achieve ASE accreditation, Lakeshore’s automotive maintenance program underwent rigorous evaluation by the ASE Education Foundation. The foundation reviewed nationally accepted standards of excellence in areas such as instruction, facilities, and equipment.
“During the past few months, faculty and staff have worked closely with the ASE Education Foundation to make certain our program is maintaining strict industry standards to retain ASE accreditation. Students can be assured of a quality hands-on education, and auto shop owners can be assured of getting high-quality applicants for entry-level technicians,” said Vice President of Instruction Dr. Meredith Sauer.
Sauer says the automotive maintenance program has approximately 43 students enrolled annually, and graduates are in high demand.
The ASE Education Foundation is a non-profit, independent organization that evaluates and accredits entry level technician training programs against standards developed by the automotive industry.
For information on Lakeshore’s auto maintenance program, visit gotoltc.edu/auto-maintenance-tech.
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.
