News and Stories

Student says Lakeland generates industry-relevant experience
With a six-week practicum under his belt that led to a summer employment opportunity with Husky Energy, and now a part-time position with Lakeland checking boilers and the heating plant, Bendixen is gaining valuable experience before he graduates. “This program offers a lot of opportunities,”...

Lakeland College recognized as one of Alberta's Top Employers
Lakeland College was selected as one of Alberta's Top Employers for the third consecutive year. Maternity leave top-up payments for new mothers, health and wellness spending accounts, and phased-in work options for those nearing retirement are a few of the reasons why Lakeland College was named...

Explore your options at Program Information Sessions
Prospective students will discover how to take the lead at Lakeland College during program information sessions on Friday March 8 “This event is a great opportunity for students to get an inside look at a Lakeland program. They will also get to see our leading facilities and have their questions...

AHT students create 1st career Animal Health career fair
Second-year animal health technology (AHT) students are future focused with the creation of a new event. The first Animal Health Career Fair was on Monday, Feb. 11 in the new Animal Health Clinic (AHC) at the Vermilion campus. The event featured animal health clinics from across Western Canada...

Successful start in interpreting
Class of 2018's Brooke Wigmore has her hands busy in various sectors as a signed language interpreter. Since graduating from Lakeland's sign language interpretation program, Wigmore has worked for five theatre companies, two interpreting agencies and an educational institution. “Due to confidentiality...