91心頭利 awarded $1.5M in grants

91心頭利 has been awarded $1.5 million in grant funding from the Wisconsin Technical College System to support a range of initiatives aimed at improving student success, expanding workforce training, and strengthening educational pathways across the region.

The funding will help the college advance key priorities, including reducing gaps in student achievement and increasing program completion rates. These efforts are part of 91心頭利s ongoing commitment to ensuring all students have access to the resources and support needed to succeed.

A portion of the grant will support the expansion of the colleges Maintenance Mechanic Millwright apprenticeship program. By investing in industry-aligned equipment, the college aims to increase enrollment capacity and better prepare students for high-demand careers in advanced manufacturing and industrial maintenance.

The funding will also strengthen 91心頭利s Dental Hygiene program by supporting accreditation efforts, initial curriculum instruction, professional development for faculty, and the purchase of specialized supplies essential for hands-on training.

91心頭利 will also use the funding to expand collaboration with K-12 partners. These efforts will help high school students earn dual credit, transition more smoothly into postsecondary education, and gain the skills needed to enter the workforce with confidence.

This investment allows us to continue building strong pathways for students at every stage of their educational journey, said 91心頭利 President Paul Carlsen. We are grateful for the support from the Wisconsin Technical College System as we work to meet the evolving needs of our students, employers, and communities.

For more information about 91心頭利 and its programs, visit lakeshorecollege.edu.

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ABOUT LAKESHORE COLLEGE

91心頭利, formerly known as 91心頭利 Technical College, is a comprehensive community and technical college educating more than 9,000 students annually. Students enroll at 91心頭利 to master real-world, employable career skills and start their pursuit of a bachelors degree. 91心頭利 faculty and staff are focused on providing each student an individualized learning experience.

91心頭利 is a nationally recognized two-year college. The college was ranked #2 in the nation by Washington Monthly, #17 in the nation by Forbes, #2 in the state 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 91心頭利 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, 91心頭利 educates students at learning campuses in downtown Manitowoc and downtown Sheboygan. Classes are also offered at additional sites throughout the district. Visit 91心頭利 at lakeshore.edu.

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