Manufacturing

The Leading Sector

Manufacturing is the largest industry sector in our community. Many manufacturers of products sold around the world are headquartered here. These employers depend on our graduates to fill critical roles that keep them running strong.

Benefits of Manufacturing Careers:

  • A wide range of opportunities are available from the beginning to end of a product’s lifecycle
  • Expertise is essential to adapting, installing, and maintaining the cutting-edge technologies in use today
  • Local, high-paying jobs are plentiful due to manufacturing being the largest industry sector in our community
What’s involved?

Manufacturing careers support activities that focus on the processes required to transform materials into intermediate or finished products.

Are you:

Interested in building/repairing things?

Detail-oriented?

A problem solver?

Other key traits:

Enjoy working independently

Desire a high-tech work environment

Like working with your hands

Watch for Bright Outlook occupations. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, these occupations match at least one of these criteria:

  • Projected to grow faster than average (employment increase of 5% or more) over the period 2022-2032 for the US nationwide
  • Projected to have 100,000 or more job openings over the period 2022-2032 for the US nationwide
  • Be considered “New & Emerging”
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  • Agribusiness Science & Technology

    Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
    Associate Degree
    10-006-2
    Online

    This agriculture degree focuses on agribusiness -- the production, processing, manufacturing, storage, and distribution of agricultural goods.

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  • Agriculture Technician

    Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
    Technical Diploma
    31-006-2
    Online

    Want to develop in-demand skills that can efficiently help improve crop yields, manage resources, and cultivate land? This agriculture degree is for you.

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  • Dairy Business Management

    Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
    Associate Degree
    10-090-6
    In-Person

    Dairy-focused management courses and business courses prepare you for a role in keeping Wisconsin’s innovative dairy industry moving forward.

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  • Dairy Herd Management

    Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
    Technical Diploma
    31-091-1
    In-Person

    Build your herdsperson and management skills while exploring technology’s growing role in dairy farming today.

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  • HVAC & Building Trades Fundamentals

    Architecture and Construction
    Technical Diploma
    31-601-2
    CBE

    Play a key role in ensuring people and animals have safe, comfortable, healthy environments by maintaining and optimizing HVAC systems for proper heating, ventilation, air condition...

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  • General Studies Transfer Associate of Arts

    Associate of Arts and Science Degrees
    Associate Degree
    20-800-1
    In-Person

    The Associate of Arts Degree Transfer Program serves students who intend to transfer to a four-year university. The program provides students with an excellent foundation to continu...

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  • General Studies Transfer Associate of Science

    Associate of Arts and Science Degrees
    Associate Degree
    20-800-2
    In-Person

    The Associate of Science Degree Transfer Program serves students who intend to transfer to a four-year university. The program provides students with an excellent foundation to cont...

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  • Administrative Professional

    Business, Management and Administration
    Associate Degree
    10-106-6
    CBE

    Businesses depend on high-quality, accurate information. If you value organization, care about details, and understand the importance of clear communication and current technology s...

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  • Business Management

    Business, Management and Administration
    Associate Degree
    10-102-3
    CBE

    Business Management is one of our most popular programs, providing you the opportunity to connect with many other business-focused students and join Business Professionals of Americ...

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  • Human Resource Administration

    Business, Management and Administration
    Associate Degree
    10-116-1
    Online

    If you enjoy structuring and administering programs and policies designed to help employees be productive and safe in the workplace, then human resource administration is a good car...

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  • Human Resources Assistant

    Business, Management and Administration
    Technical Diploma
    31-116-1
    CBE

    This technical diploma, Human Resources Assistant, provides you with a range of entry level and intermediate skills that are needed to perform basic human resources job functions. ...

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  • Individualized Technical Studies

    Business, Management and Administration
    Associate Degree
    10-825-1
    In-Person

    Lakeshore’s Individualized Technical Studies (ITS) associate degree is designed for working adults with unique backgrounds and educational needs that can’t be met by the college’s e...

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  • Manufacturing Management

    Business, Management and Administration
    Associate Degree
    10-623-5
    Online

    Manufacturing Management is a unique associate degree program designed by local industry to meet the needs of the workplace through a combination of supply chain, quality, lean, lea...

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  • Office Assistant

    Business, Management and Administration
    Technical Diploma
    31-106-1
    CBE

    Today’s businesses realize it takes efficiency and effectiveness on the part of the office staff to be successful. If your ideal work environment includes using high-tech equipment,...

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  • Child Care Services

    Education and Training
    Technical Diploma
    31-307-1
    In-Person

    Children are our future. Nurturing and caring for them takes place in homes, in schools, and in various child care facilities. Parents and guardians put their trust in qualified chi...

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  • Early Childhood Education

    Education and Training
    Associate Degree
    10-307-1
    In-Person

    Children are our future. Nurturing and caring for them takes place in homes, in schools, and in various child care facilities. Parents and guardians put their trust in qualified ear...

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  • Foundations of Teacher Education

    Education and Training
    Associate Degree
    10-522-2
    CBE

    Teaching is one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. As an educational assistant (paraprofessional), you can make a difference by working directly under the supervision of a lic...

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  • Accounting

    Finance
    Associate Degree
    10-101-1
    Online

    Every business and industry, from movie-making to alternative energy, requires people-oriented, analytical, and creative thinkers to address accounting needs. As an accountant, you ...

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  • Accounting Assistant

    Finance
    Technical Diploma
    31-101-1
    Online

    The Accounting Assistant technical diploma will provide students with the skills and confidence necessary to perform entry-level bookkeeping and accounting work for local employers....

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  • Dental Assisting

    Health Science
    Technical Diploma
    30-508-3
    CBE

    Think about your last dental visit. Your dentist likely worked closely with a dental assistant to perform your exam or procedures. Dental assistants are vital to the safe and effici...

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  • Health Information Management

    Health Science
    Associate Degree
    10-530-4
    Online

    Health Information Management professionals play a critical role in maintaining, collecting and analyzing the data that physicians, nurses and other health care providers rely on to...

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  • Medical Assistant

    Health Science
    Technical Diploma
    31-509-1
    In-Person

    Before you see your physician during a typical office visit, it’s very likely you’ll interact with a medical assistant first. Medical assistants serve an important role on the healt...

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  • Medical Coder

    Health Science
    Technical Diploma
    31-530-3
    CBE

    The Medical Coder program allows students to work at their own pace to prepare students for employment as entry level coding specialists in health care facilities such as hospitals,...

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  • Nursing Assistant

    Health Science
    Technical Diploma
    30-543-1
    CBE

    Nursing assistants play an important role in basic patient/resident care activities in hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare settings, including home healthcare. If you’re ...

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  • Nursing-Associate Degree

    Health Science
    Associate Degree
    10-543-1
    In-Person

    Lakeshore’s nursing program prepares you for a career as a registered nurse in a variety of healthcare settings. You will learn to provide holistic care that focuses on health and i...

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  • Ophthalmic Medical Assistant

    Health Science
    Technical Diploma
    31-516-4
    CBE

    The Ophthalmic Medical Assistant program prepares students for employment in ophthalmic and optometric practices and in retail optical settings. Students apply technical skills to p...

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  • Practical Nursing

    Health Science
    Technical Diploma
    31-543-1
    In-Person

    A career as a practical nurse is a great start to a nursing career. Under supervision, you’ll be able to manage and direct care in various health care settings. You’ll learn ho...

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  • Radiography

    Health Science
    Associate Degree
    10-526-1
    In-Person

    Diagnosing certain medical conditions or injuries often requires physicians to go beyond a routine physical examination; they need to see inside the body, so an x-ray of the affecte...

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  • Culinary & Baking Basics

    Hospitality and Tourism
    Technical Diploma
    30-316-2
    In-Person

    The baking industry is growing. In this program you will prepare for entry-level positions in the baking and food industry. You will learn the principles and techniques used in the ...

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  • Culinary Arts

    Hospitality and Tourism
    Associate Degree
    10-316-1
    In-Person

    If you are creative, enjoy the constantly evolving food service industry, work well with people, and have a love of food, a career in culinary arts may be the best place t...

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  • Culinary Technical Diploma

    Hospitality and Tourism
    Technical Diploma
    31-316-1
    In-Person

    If you are creative, enjoy the constantly evolving food service industry, work well with people, and have a love of food, Lakeshore Technical College may be the best place to l...

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  • Funeral Services

    Human Services
    Associate Degree
    10-528-1
    In-Person

    This Funeral Services program will prepare you for a successful career handling funerals, burials, and cremations with calm professionalism and compassion.

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  • IT-Cybersecurity Specialist

    Information Technology (IT)
    Associate Degree
    10-151-2
    In-Person

    Cybersecurity Specialists help protect employees by implementing, maintaining, and auditing the security of an organization’s computer networks and systems.

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  • IT-Network Specialist

    Information Technology (IT)
    Associate Degree
    10-150-2
    In-Person

    Computers networked together sharing data and resources are powerfully amazing! Today, businesses of all sizes are networking their computers to maximize efficiency and productivity...

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  • IT-Web & Software Developer

    Information Technology (IT)
    Associate Degree
    10-152-7
    CBE

    The program curriculum focuses on programming principles, including web application development, mobile device development, database administration, and integration of web marketing...

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  • IT-Web Development Specialist

    Information Technology (IT)
    Technical Diploma
    30-152-4
    In-Person

    The Web Development Specialist Technical Diploma introduces you to the principles of programming and web application development by performing front-end and back-end web development...

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  • Manufacturing IT

    Information Technology (IT)
    Associate Degree
    10-631-4
    In-Person

    This program will prepare the learner to be employed at the technician level or higher to work on the technology that is at the intersection of I.T. and Manufacturing. The program w...

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  • Broadcast Captioning

    Law, Public Safety and Security
    Associate Degree
    10-170-1
    iFlex

    You’ve read the scrolling captions for the hearing-impaired on your TV screen. The person providing this instantaneous text of programs is trained in realtime transcription techniqu...

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  • Court Reporting

    Law, Public Safety and Security
    Associate Degree
    10-170-2
    iFlex

    You’ve seen high-profile trials with a person keying the testimony into a steno-graph machine or read the scrolling captions for the hearing-impaired on your TV screen. The person r...

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  • Criminal Justice 720 Embedded Academy

    Law, Public Safety and Security
    Technical Diploma
    31-504-7
    In-Person

    This program allows individuals who have already completed 24 college credits the opportunity to attend a Wisconsin Department of Justice recruit academy. Upon completion, graduates...

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  • Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement

    Law, Public Safety and Security
    Associate Degree
    10-504-6
    In-Person

    Those working in law enforcement serve passionately to build trust and ensure justice prevails for the benefit of everyone in society.

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  • Emergency Medical Technician

    Law, Public Safety and Security
    Technical Diploma
    30-531-3
    In-Person

    Injuries, trauma, sudden illness—medical emergencies can happen at any time, in any place. Survival often depends on the initial care the injured or severely ill person receives at ...

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  • Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic

    Law, Public Safety and Security
    Technical Diploma
    31-531-1
    In-Person

    Injuries, trauma, sudden illness—medical emergencies can happen at any time, in any place. Survival often depends on the initial care the injured or severely ill person receives at ...

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  • Fire Medic

    Law, Public Safety and Security
    Associate Degree
    10-531-2
    In-Person

    A Firefighter Paramedic (Fire Medic) protects life and property through fire suppression, rescue, prevention, and Emergency Medical Treatment capabilities. Graduates are highly trai...

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  • Legal Studies/Paralegal

    Law, Public Safety and Security
    Associate Degree
    10-110-1
    In-Person

    Lakeshore’s Legal Studies/Paralegal program offers a wide range of career opportunities both in the law office and beyond for individuals who are detail-oriented, organized, strong ...

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  • Paramedic Technician

    Law, Public Safety and Security
    Associate Degree
    10-531-1
    In-Person

    Injuries, trauma, sudden illness—medical emergencies can happen at any time, in any place. Survival often depends on the initial care the injured or severely ill person receives at ...

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  • Post-Baccalaureate Legal Studies/Paralegal

    Law, Public Safety and Security
    Technical Diploma
    30-110-2
    In-Person

    Paralegals work under the supervision of lawyers in a range of tasks—researching the law; investigating; preparing for hearings, trials, and real estate closings; interviewing clien...

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  • CNC Automation Technician

    Manufacturing
    Technical Diploma
    32-444-1
    CBE

    The world of manufacturing is changing rapidly and so too are the skill sets needed to be a competitive part of it. Here is where the skills of a true craftsperson and the high-tech...

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  • Computer Aided Design Technician

    Manufacturing
    Technical Diploma
    30-606-3
    CBE

    Students work on acquiring high-level drafting skills and utilize computer-aided drafting (CAD) software. They learn to construct and revise engineering working drawings to ASME (Am...

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  • Electro-Mechanical Automation Technology

    Manufacturing
    Associate Degree
    10-620-1
    In-Person

    Change is constant. Change is rapid. In the world of manufacturing technology change brings more complex systems of assembly, control measurement, and material processing of manufac...

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  • Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician

    Manufacturing
    Associate Degree
    10-462-2
    In-Person

    Times are changing in the field of Maintenance. Facilities are running with both manual and automated equipment and both need to be maintained and repaired. If you like to troublesh...

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  • Maintenance Mechanic

    Manufacturing
    Technical Diploma
    31-462-2
    In-Person

    Machines are important in our lives—directly or indirectly. Broken or inefficient machines slow the pace of manufacturing and, ultimately, profits. To remain competitive in today’s ...

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  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology

    Manufacturing
    Associate Degree
    10-623-3
    In-Person

    If you are interested in assisting engineering and management teams in the design and development of new products, and the improvement of production processes, you may find a career...

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  • Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology

    Manufacturing
    Associate Degree
    10-606-1
    CBE

    Mechanical design technicians, under the direction of engineering staff members, help develop and test products, calculate strength and cost of materials, make drawings to scale, an...

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  • Precision Machining Technology

    Manufacturing
    Technical Diploma
    31-420-1
    CBE

    Just about every product that you use in your daily activities is the result of a machine tool manufacturing process. If you like hands-on work, are detail-oriented, and are able to...

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  • Quality Assurance Technician

    Manufacturing
    Associate Degree
    10-623-2
    Online

    Quality assurance is a program for the systematic monitoring and evaluation of the various aspects of a project, service, or facility to ensure that standards of quality are being m...

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  • Quality Process Improvement

    Manufacturing
    Technical Diploma
    31-623-2
    Online

    This technical diploma, Quality Process Improvement, provides you with the basic skills for quality assurance work. This credential ‘ladders’ up to the full two-year Associate Degre...

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  • Technical Studies-Journeyworker

    Manufacturing
    Associate Degree
    10-499-5
    In-Person

    In response to requests for academic recognition of registered apprenticeship training in the state of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Technical College System provides a Technical Studies...

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  • Welding Fabrication Technician

    Manufacturing
    Technical Diploma
    32-457-1
    CBE

    Develop the skills you need to pursue a great career in welding fabrication. In this program, the learner will discover the wonderful world of welding and fabrication through the us...

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  • Welding-Industrial

    Manufacturing
    Technical Diploma
    31-442-1
    CBE

    Discover the wonderful world of welding and fabrication through the use of the three major electrical welding processes: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GM...

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  • Digital Marketing

    Marketing, Sales and Service
    Associate Degree
    10-104-8
    CBE

    Digital marketing is an essential set of 21st century business tools. Gain the knowledge and skills vital to every company’s success today. From search engine optimization (SEO) and...

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  • Digital Marketing Specialist

    Marketing, Sales and Service
    Technical Diploma
    31-104-5
    Online

    Master the fundamentals of digital marketing while gaining the technical skills needed to promote products, services, and organizations with relevant, digital marketing tools. Learn...

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  • Graphic and Web Design

    Marketing, Sales and Service
    Associate Degree
    10-201-2
    In-Person

    Have you been told you have creative and visualization skills? Do you enjoy analyzing design decisions and often think it could have been done better? If you are attracted to the de...

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  • Auto Collision Repair & Refinish Technician

    Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
    Technical Diploma
    31-405-1
    CBE

    If you love cars and are seeking a career that offers challenging work, provides abundant opportunities for growth and advancement, and rewards hard work and dedication, think serio...

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  • Automotive Maintenance Technician

    Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
    Technical Diploma
    31-404-3
    In-Person

    Most of us place great value on owning and operating our own vehicles. Our independence stems from our ability to jump in our cars and trucks and go wherever we want, whenever we wa...

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  • Supply Chain Assistant

    Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
    Technical Diploma
    31-182-1
    Online

    This technical diploma, Supply Chain Assistant, provides you with the basic skills needed to perform entry level work in supply chain management. This credential ‘ladders’ up the as...

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  • Supply Chain Management

    Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
    Associate Degree
    10-182-1
    Online

    Supply chains are everywhere in every business, service, or hospital. Other terms you may know describe specific parts of a supply chain. Words such as logistics, purchasing, or mat...

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  • Ag Ed Plus

    Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
    Certificate
    19-006-7
    4

    This series of 4 one-credit courses provides continuing education focusing on farm management for current farm operators and employees seeking to stay current and advance t...

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  • Agribusiness Crops and Soils - Basic

    Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
    Certificate
    61-006-1
    12

    Introduces the learner to crop and soil management, nutrient management, basic business practices, soil properties, and the economic impacts of math concepts along with the...

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  • Agribusiness Livestock - Basic

    Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
    Certificate
    61-006-3
    12

    Introduces the learner to animal health, diseases, and immune systems, with an emphasis in healthy animals, the application of livestock breeding, phenotypic and genotypic ...

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  • Agribusiness / Financial Basic

    Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
    Certificate
    61-006-2
    12

    Introduces the learner to the financial and economic impact of running a successful farm operation. Understanding financial software tools and their uses to provide a finan...

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  • Residential HVAC Installer

    Architecture and Construction
    Certificate
    19-601-1
    15

    Acquire entry level knowledge and the skills needed to obtain employment as a residential HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) installation technician. Students wi...

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  • Compensation & Benefits

    Business, Management and Administration
    Certificate
    19-116-6
    11

    The Compensation & Benefits Certificate will provide the skills necessary to function in a payroll and compensation support position in a human resources depa...

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  • Employee Selection & Development

    Business, Management and Administration
    Certificate
    19-116-5
    14

    The Employee Selection & Development Certificate will provide the skills necessary supporting the personnel development, recruitment and retention functions in a h...

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  • Human Resources Basics

    Business, Management and Administration
    Certificate
    19-116-4
    8

    The Human Resources Basics Certificate provides the learner with the basic skills needed to join the ranks of human resources professionals in a basic, entry level position...

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  • Office Technology

    Business, Management and Administration
    Certificate
    61-106-6
    13

    Businesses depend on high-quality, accurate information. If you value organization, care about details, and understand the importance of clear communication and current tec...

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  • Supervisory Essentials

    Business, Management and Administration
    Certificate
    19-623-9
    9

    The Supervisory Essentials Certificate will prepare people for supervisory positions. Course Information Catalog # Course Credits   Ask ...

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  • Microsoft Office Introduction

    Business, Management and Administration
    Certificate
    19-103-9
    4

    The Microsoft Office Introduction Certificate is designed for students who wish to demonstrate to employers that they have a basic knowledge of the core Microsoft Office so...

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  • Microsoft Office Integration

    Business, Management and Administration
    Certificate
    19-103-2
    9

    The Microsoft Office Integration Certificate is designed to develop specialized skill that can be a real advantage in the workplace. This real-world credential will prove y...

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  • Business Essentials

    Business, Management and Administration
    Certificate
    19-102-1
    8

    This certificate is designed to introduce the student to fundamental facets of business such as creating a business plan, exploring marketing concepts, and developing Micro...

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  • Childcare Professional

    Education and Training
    Certificate
    61-307-4
    12

    The Childcare Professional Certificate will prepare the student for the Childcare Profession. Course Information Catalog # Course Credits &nbs...

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  • Tax Preparer

    Finance
    Certificate
    19-101-2
    10

    The Tax Preparer Certificate will give job seekers an expertise in tax preparation procedures and provide related accounting skills which will make them more employabl...

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  • Eyecare Pre-testing

    Health Science
    Certificate
    19-516-2
    14

    This certificate program prepares the learner to neutralize lenses, discern between urgent and non-urgent clinic visits, perform comprehensive case histories, refract measu...

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  • Eyecare Receptionist

    Health Science
    Certificate
    19-516-3
    5

    This certificate program prepares the learner to neutralize lenses, discern between urgent and non-urgent clinic visits, perform comprehensive case histories, refract,...

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  • Optical

    Health Science
    Certificate
    19-516-1
    7

    This certificate program prepares the learner to neutralize lenses, choose frames and lenses based on the consumers specific needs, and perform basic eyeglass repairs. Co...

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  • Specialty Eyecare

    Health Science
    Certificate
    19-516-4
    8

    This certificate program prepares the learner to refract, investigate binocular and accommodative dysfunctions, perform slit lamp exams, measure intraocular pressures, and ...

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  • Eyecare Scribe

    Health Science
    Certificate
    19-516-5
    5

    This certificate program prepares the learner to refract, investigate binocular and accommodative dysfunctions, perform slit lamp exams, measure intraocular pressures, and ...

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  • Patient Services Specialist

    Health Science
    Certificate
    61-509-2
    7

    The Patient Services Specialist Certificate prepares students to perform medical support duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology, customer service, and techn...

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  • Restaurant Service Essentials

    Hospitality and Tourism
    Certificate
    61-316-2
    5

    The Restaurant Service Essentials Certificate will provide an introduction to the growing Culinary/Hospitality industry and prepares the learner for entry level positi...

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  • IT-Support Technician

    Information Technology (IT)
    Certificate
    61-150-2
    18

    The IT-Support Technician embedded pathway certificate prepares students to provide support and technical assistance to computer users with computer software and hardware s...

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  • Servers & Networking

    Information Technology (IT)
    Certificate
    19-150-2
    20

    The Servers & Networking Certificate is ideally suited for the IT support worker who seeks to upgrade his/her networking and server support skills. In this program the...

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  • Robotic Weld Technician

    Manufacturing
    Certificate
    19-457-3
    4

    The Robotic Weld Technician Certificate will provide advanced training in Robotic Welding for trained welders beyond entery-level robotic welding positions. It will pr...

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  • Foundations of Industry 4.0

    Manufacturing
    Certificate
    19-620-6
    4

    Certificate Number: 19-620-6 Foundations of Industry 4.0 certifications are introductory Industry 4.0 certifications appropriate for individuals seeking to become familiar...

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  • Industry 4.0 Applications

    Manufacturing
    Certificate
    19-620-7
    4

    Certificate Number: 19-620-7 Industry 4.0 Applications certifications are introductory Industry 4.0 certifications appropriate for individuals seeking to become familiar w...

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  • Marine Finishing

    Manufacturing
    Certificate
    19-461-2
    9

    Have you ever wanted to work on marine equipment? This certificate will assist learners in gaining finishing that can be applied to marine transportation.

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  • Marine Systems

    Manufacturing
    Certificate
    19-461-3
    18

    Certificate Number: 19-461-3 Have you ever wanted to work on marine equipment? This certificate allows students to demonstrate their skills in different systems, including...

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  • Marine Technical

    Manufacturing
    Certificate
    19-461-1
    15

    Certificate Number: 19-461-1 Have you ever wanted to work on marine equipment? This certificate applies the technical skills for the learner to gain skills for employment ...

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  • ISO 9001 Internal Auditor

    Manufacturing
    Certificate
    19-623-8
    3

    Course Information Catalog # Course Credits   Ask a Question  

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  • Mastercam Programming

    Manufacturing
    Certificate
    19-444-1
    6

    Certificate Number: 19-444-1 This certificate for seasoned machinists will provide you with the opportunity to create and run Mastercam programs for machining centers and ...

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  • Project Management

    Manufacturing
    Certificate
    19-623-4
    6

    The Project Management Certificate enables individuals to work with people, data, and project management tools, both internally and externally. Project managers are high-pr...

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  • Six Sigma for Black Belt

    Manufacturing
    Certificate
    19-623-3
    4

    The Six Sigma for Black Belt Certificate is designed for those who wish to pursue a certificate in the six sigma concepts at the black belt level. The ASQC’s body of knowle...

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  • Six Sigma Certification for Green Belts

    Manufacturing
    Certificate
    19-623-2
    11

    The Six Sigma Certification for Green Belts Certificate is designed for those who wish to pursue a certificate in the six sigma concepts at the green belt level. The A...

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  • Advanced Fabrication

    Manufacturing
    Certificate
    19-457-4
    6

    Certificate Number: 19-457-4 The Advanced Fabrication Certificate will provide advanced training in Fabrication for trained welders, and is an embedded credential in the W...

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  • Advanced Pipe Welding

    Manufacturing
    Certificate
    19-442-3
    4

    Advanced Pipe Welding provides an opportunity for welders to grow in the pipe welding field. In this certificate series, the learner will weld pipe in the 1G, 2G, 5G, and ...

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  • Industrial Networking

    Manufacturing
    Certificate
    19-150-1
    13

    The Industrial Networking Certificate is for information technology professionals in the manufacturing industry who will be involved with the implementation, operation, and...

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  • Introduction to Precision Machining

    Manufacturing
    Certificate
    61-420-1
    8

    Introduces the learner to tools, measurement, and prints used in the machining industry as well as hands-on use and application of these concepts to the operation of drills...

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  • Introduction to Electro Mechanical Technology

    Manufacturing
    Certificate
    61-620-1
    10

    The Introduction to Electro Mechanical Technology Certificate will introduce students to some of the foundational courses in Lakeshore’s Electro-Mechanical program. Co...

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  • Introduction to Maintenance Mechanic

    Manufacturing
    Certificate
    61-462-2
    10

    The Introduction to Maintenance Mechanic Certificate will prepare the learner for entry-level maintenance and production employment. The student will have hands-on lea...

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  • Introduction to Industrial Welding

    Manufacturing
    Certificate
    61-442-2
    10

    This certificate provides a basic understanding to Weld Safety, Math, Metallurgy, Tools, and Print Reading. It also introduces the learner to two different weld processes, ...

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  • Adobe Creative Cloud

    Marketing, Sales and Service
    Certificate
    19-201-1
    12

    This certificate focuses on the Adobe Suite Software. Students will learn the latest version of Adobe Creative Cloud software as well as the latest trends in the industry. ...

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  • Digital Media

    Marketing, Sales and Service
    Certificate
    19-201-2
    15

    This certificate focuses on the creation and maintenance of web sites/pages. The courses in this certificate include Design Fundamentals, Photoshop, Web Development 1, Web ...

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  • Digital Print Design

    Marketing, Sales and Service
    Certificate
    19-201-3
    14

    This certificate focuses on the creation of brochures, packaging, signage, etc. The courses in this certificate include Design Fundamentals, Photoshop, Illustration, InDesi...

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  • SolidWorks - Mechanical Design

    Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
    Certificate
    19-606-3
    9

    This certificate program is intended to prepare the learner for a career as a Mechanical Drafter using SolidWorks. With 4 progressing levels of courses, you will learn to c...

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  • 3-D Design and Printing

    Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
    Certificate
    19-606-1
    4

    This certificate program is an introduction to 3D modeling and printing. Utilizing SolidWorks, you will create 3D parts which can later be printed on our various 3D printer...

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  • Automotive Electrical

    Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
    Certificate
    19-404-3
    11

     This certificate provides the basic electrical-related courses of the Automotive Maintenance Technician program and prepares students for entry-level positions in pri...

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  • Automotive Mechanical

    Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
    Certificate
    19-404-2
    14

    This certificate provides the basic mechanical-related courses of the Automotive Maintenance Technician program and prepares students for entry-level positions. In addition...

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  • Logistics & Distribution

    Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
    Certificate
    19-182-7
    9

    The Logistics & Distribution Certificate is designed for those who wish to gain skills in the principles of logistics and distribution and includes study related to tra...

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  • Materials Management

    Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
    Certificate
    19-182-5
    9

    The Materials Management Certificate is designed for those who wish to gain new skills related to the materials and inventory management functions. The material covered wil...

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  • Purchasing

    Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
    Certificate
    19-182-6
    6

    The Purchasing Certificate is designed for those who wish to gain new skills related to the purchasing function. The material covered will provide the learner with practice...

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  • Automotive Refinisher

    Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
    Certificate
    19-405-2
    8

    Start an exciting career as an Automotive Refinisher The Automotive Refinishing Certificate provides the necessary knowledge and skills to begin this successful automotive ...

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Why choose Lakeshore?

  • Our instructors bring you real world experience and skills in addition to subject matter knowledge
  • Learn in state-of-the-art facilities, including our KOHLER Center for Manufacturing Excellence
  • Because of our low student-to-faculty ratio, you get to know instructors and fellow students
  • Instruction is delivered in a variety of formats including competency-based education (CBE), in person, online, and blended/hybrid
  • Academic, personal, and financial resources are available to support your success
  • Graduates are workforce-ready and well prepared to pursue a bachelor’s degree
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