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Fort McMurray fire inspires EST student to become a firefighter
Jamie Pickett moved away from his hometown of Fort McMurray only one month before wildfire swept through the city in 2016 and burned most of it to the ground. It was his experience watching his hometown burn and the firefighters who rushed to the rescue that inspired him to look into becoming a...
Students reap the benefits of elective co-op experience
Lakeland College's optional 16-week paid work experience will turn into full-time employment for two business administration accounting majors when they graduate in 2020. Second-year students Angela Robinson and Heather Healey both agree Lakeland's optional 16-week paid work experience was invaluable. “This...
New tutoring project puts UT students in local classrooms
While local elementary students were brushing up on their math, Lakeland's university transfer (UT) students were getting a taste of teaching before fulfilling their degree. From October to November, Grade 2 to 7 students from St. Joseph Elementary School were treated to tutoring sessions from...
Environmental grad finds success thanks to hands-on learning
Lakeland College was a refreshing change for Bridget Loe. The Class of 2008 alumna already had a university degree in natural resource management: fisheries and wildlife when she decided to apply for the environmental sciences diploma program. Frustrated with the lack of job opportunities that...
Student finds personal fulfillment in EST program
With the emergency services technology (EST) convocation quickly approaching, Sheldon Carter is looking forward to getting out in the field. He's excited to start his practicum and put the skills he learned during his months at Lakeland to good use. As a journeyman electrician with a young family,...