News and Stories
Lakeland College named a 2020 Top Employer
Lakeland College is honoured to be named one of Alberta's Top 75 Employers. The 2020 announcement marks the fourth consecutive top employer accolade for Lakeland. “We're grateful to receive this recognition. It's a testament to the culture we've created and our exceptional Lakeland team,”...
2020 President's Gala update
With much regret, Lakeland College has decided to cancel the 2020 President's Gala that was scheduled for March 26. While sponsorship support for the event was strong, ticket sales were not. This resulted in the difficult decision to cancel the gala. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the...
New lab spaces improve student experience
Lakeland College put student experience at the forefront of newly renovated environmental sciences and agricultural sciences lab spaces. The four enhanced labs in Academic Link at the Vermilion campus opened at the beginning of the winter 2020 semester and will be used by hundreds of students...
Lakeland restructures 2nd Class power engineering program
Starting this fall, students can earn while they learn in Lakeland College's updated 2nd class power engineering program.The Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA) approved the program's move from a face-to-face format to a new blended learning format last month. Lakeland is the only post-secondary...
Live fire experience prepares student for practicum
Nikki Ylioja has had two and a half months to reflect on the ways her training at Lakeland College has prepared her to get the job done. She completed the emergency services technology (EST) program in November and then headed out on practicum at Suncor in Fort McMurray, which wrapped up at...