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Finding a warm welcome in Canada
Katherine Dinesh found a warm welcome when she arrived at Lakeland College in January, despite the frigid temperatures. Growing up in India, Dinesh had planned to study abroad since she was a young child, encouraged by her parents. She chose Lakeland's child and youth care program as a place to...
Lakeland's new programs support ag and enviro industry needs
Lakeland College is growing its programming in agricultural and environmental sciences with three new programs that start this fall. Lakeland will offer the following programs: agricultural sustainability diploma, post-bachelor certificate in commercial agriculture production and an applied environmental...
Influencing the future of sustainable agriculture
Lakeland College alumna Jess Verstappen credits her passion for youth in agriculture, and sustainable farming with landing her on the list of Canada's most influential people in agriculture. Canadian Western Agribition released the top 50 most influential people in Canadian agriculture list for...
Child and youth care program receives accreditation
Lakeland College's child and youth care diploma program has earned accreditation from the Child and Youth Care Educational Accreditation Board of Canada. Accreditation acknowledges Lakeland as a provider of quality post-secondary education in the field of child and youth care. The accreditation...
Student-led tax services offer beyond the classroom experience
In a year that's been like no other, Lakeland College students continue to adapt and persevere so they can apply their education in real-life work settings. Students in Lakeland's business administration diploma accounting major are once again offering free tax services for seniors, students,...