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RSVP now for Lakeland College’s Open House 2025
Turn your ambition into action at Lakeland College’s Open House 2025. Lakeland is opening its doors to future students and their families on Friday, Oct. 17 and Saturday, Oct. 18 at both the Lloydminster and Vermilion campuses to explore 50-plus programs and countless career opportunities. This...
Lakeland dean inducted into Alberta Trades Hall of Fame
Dave King, dean of Lakeland College’s School of Trades and Technology, has been inducted into the Alberta Trades Hall of Fame. King was recognized at a Sept. 26 ceremony in Red Deer for his outstanding contributions to skilled trades and apprenticeship education in Alberta. He was joined at...
Q&A with WorldSkills Canada team member Logan Peters
Credit: WorldSkills Canada Alberta Q: What was the first thing that went through your mind when you realized you had made Team Canada? "I was shocked. Since I was a late addition I had no clue what was going on behind the scenes, so the news was a surprise." Q: What are you most excited to experience...
Lakeland College’s trades programs power Alberta’s workforce
As Alberta marks Apprenticeship Day on Monday, Sept. 22, Lakeland College is proud to recognize the vital role its trades programs play in supporting the province’s workforce and economy. Lakeland offers seven apprenticeship programs through classroom and lab instruction at its Vermilion campus,...
Lakeland contributes $225.7 million to regional economy each year
A new economic impact study confirms that Lakeland College is a major contributor to the prosperity of its region, its students and Alberta. The 2025 Economic and Investment Analysis Report, completed by Lightcast in June, found that Lakeland added $225.7 million to the Lakeland service area...