New FORWARD program information sessions set for May & June

Those interested in pursuing a career in nursing or teaching are welcome to attend an information session highlighting the benefits of the FORWARD program, a new collaborative effort between Lakeshore College and the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay. The program allows students to begin educational journeys in those in-demand fields beginning this fall and stay close to home for the entire journey. 

Sessions are set for: 

May 19, 6-7 p.m., UW-Green Bay, Sheboygan Campus
May 21, 4-5 p.m., Lakeshore College, Center for Health Care Excellence
June 10, 9-10 a.m., UW-Green Bay, Sheboygan Campus
June 18, 6-7 p.m., Virtual

Topics covered during the sessions include an overview of the FORWARD program, curriculum, learning options, course locations, financial aid options, and tours. 

Session registration and details about the FORWARD program are available at lakeshoretouwgb.com.  

The FORWARD program allows students to save thousands by starting with Lakeshore to complete their associate degree in nursing or foundations of teacher education and seamlessly transitioning to UW–Green Bay to complete their bachelor’s degree in nursing or education.

With an emphasis on learning locally, FORWARD students will complete all courses at the UW–Green Bay Sheboygan campus, Lakeshore’s Center for Health Care Excellence in Cleveland, or online.

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 $61,355 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.

About UW-Green Bay 
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is a school of resilient problem solvers who dare to reach higher with the power of education that ignites growth and answers the biggest challenges. Serving 11,198 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students as well as 85,883 continuing education learners annually, UW-Green Bay offers 200 academic degrees, programs, and certificates. With four campus locations in Northeast Wisconsin, the University’s access mission welcomes all students who want to learn, from every corner of the world. Championing bold thinking since opening its doors in 1965, it is a university on the rise – Wisconsin’s fastest growing UW. For more information, visit www.uwgb.edu.