2025 News
Barbering program bridges new beginnings and community
The culmination of Lakeland College's inaugural barber certificate program has shaped different realities for these three graduates. Clark Drury, a local entrepreneur, and father of two, is looking forward to opening a barber shop in Lloydminster. Kenneth Badger has goals to go into business with...
Lifelong lessons learned at Lakeland
For three decades, Jason Mills, Class of 1993, has been tying his tie the way instructor Mark Cryderman taught him at Lakeland College. “I call it the Mark Cryderman,” Mills says, explaining the way some of the smallest lessons have the longest lasting impact. “I literally still use it.” It's...
Lakeland College dual credit offering expands to trades
Dual credit opportunities grow between Lakeland College and Buffalo Trail Public Schools (BTPS) with the offering of an automotive service technician course starting in February. “We are proud of our ongoing collaboration with Buffalo Trail to provide another dual credit opportunity for high...
Lakeland College honoured as a Top Employer
Lakeland College is one of Alberta's Top 75 Employers for 2023. This designation marks the seventh consecutive year Lakeland has received this accolade. “Diversity, inclusion and belongingness are the bedrock of our campus culture,” says Dr. Alice Wainwright-Stewart, president and CEO of Lakeland...
Transitioning to a career in automotive service
Lucas Bishop was looking for some training in the automotive industry before jumping into the real world, and he found it in Lakeland's new pre-employment automotive service technician (AST) program. “I wanted to get some automotive training and experience before going into the field,” explains...