News and Stories
Hands-on lab experience prepares alum for industry
Eric Cook's decision to pursue a career in the energy industry with Lakeland's heavy oil and power engineering (HOPE) program was a last minute one, and one that has led him to a rewarding, exciting career. Coming out of high school in Lloydminster, the Class of 2021 alumnus wasn't sure what direction...
Interior design students bank on material resource
Lakeland College was one of the first post-secondaries in North America to participate in Materialbank's beta program of their design student portal in 2020. Brea Holt and Carolyn Stensrud, now second-year interior design technology (IDT) students, were in their first year when they received verified...
Lakeland celebrates six years as Top Employer
For the sixth consecutive year, Lakeland College staff and faculty have cause to celebrate - being named one of Alberta's Top 75 Employers for 2022. “Being named one of Alberta's top 75 employers is such an honour for us,” says Dr. Alice Wainwright-Stewart, president and CEO of Lakeland College....
Naturally nurturing generational success
Elenee Young doesn't skip a beat. As marketing manager for Spiro's, a third generation Greek/Canadian eatery located in Lloydminster, Elenee Young is often the voice for change and looking for the next thing to keep the family business moving forward. “I'm probably the first person in our family...
Play program goes beyond the classroom and into the jungle
Early learning and child care (ELCC) students took their studies beyond the classroom and straight into the jungle for their play program. This student-led program is a critical component of the ELCC curriculum, offering students the opportunity to design, market and manage a free child care program...