Lakeshore Technical College Hosting Events for Future First-Generation Students
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
10/26/2023
CLEVELAND, WI —
Lakeshore Technical College is hosting events for individuals who would be “first-generation students,” a term referring to individuals who would be among the first in their families to earn a college degree.
Lakeshore’s Sheboygan campus, 1320 Niagara Ave., will host an event Monday, November 6, noon-1 p.m. Lakeshore’s Manitowoc campus, 600 York St., will host the same event Thursday, November 16, noon-1 p.m.
Participants are invited to meet and learn from a panel of individuals who are current first-generation students at Lakeshore. Topics to be addressed include how to communicate educational plans to family, how to choose what to study, apply for admission, select classes, and pay for college. Panel members and Lakeshore staff will also answer questions.
There is no charge to attend the event. Lunch will be provided and registration is encouraged. Details and registration are available at gotoltc.edu/be-the-first.
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 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. Classes are also offered at additional sites throughout the district. Visit Lakeshore at gotoltc.edu.
Contact: Teri Sturm, Marketing Copywriter
Phone: 920.693.1144
Email: teri.sturm@gotoltc.edu
Press Room: gotoltc.edu/about-us/ltc-news
