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Life is hands-on, work ready

Get the edge that doesn't just give you a job, but a career. Hands-on learning is supplemented by the theory of why you do what you do. Industry proven trades with abounding opportunities--Lakeland is the place for apprenticeship training. Or, choose the unique to Lakeland College heavy oil operations technician (HOOT) program. See more about our trades programs click here ....

Student
Danielle Crawford laughs about the time when she walked into a welder’s supply store with...
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Alumni
Matt Stevely arrived at Lakeland College in October 2006 to start his heavy equipment...
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Spicer tops ag equipment

For the third year in a row, a person who took their apprenticeship technical training at Lakeland College has received a major... Read More

Tough as nails

Colleen Kroetsch has no interest in making a name for herself in the carpentry industry because of her gender.

However, she’d be... Read More

What's New

March 12, 2010
Spicer wins Top Apprentice award for Agricultural Equipment Technician (March 12, 2010 – Vermilion, Alberta) For the third year in a row, a person who took their...

February 10, 2010
Rumour not true, welding continues at Lakeland College (Feb. 10, 2010 – Vermilion, Alberta) To paraphrase Mark Twain, the reports of the demise...

December 14, 2009
New programs on tap to train new workers in trades Three new proposed pre-employment programs are slated to begin in the fall of 2010 at...

Events

March 29, 2010
4th Period Electrical Intake March 29 The final fourth period electrical apprenticeship intake is for 2...

April 10, 2010
Pressure Truck Operator Learn the necessary technical, manual, safety procedures and operations to work...

April 23, 2010
Future Apprentices Demo Skills Area high school students will be demonstrating their skills at the third...

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