CLEVELAND, WI – Lakeshore College is pleased to announce 52 construction and industrial trade apprentices received a Tools of the Trade scholarship from Ascendium this year. Each apprentice received $2,000 to use toward tools, clothing, equipment, tuition, and other needs that help them complete the required education and training for their trade.
 
“These scholarships help ease significant financial challenges for students who are developing their skills, caring for their families, and strengthening our state’s workforce,” said Lakeshore College President Paul Carlsen. “We appreciate Ascendium’s continued dedication to helping apprentices remain on course, finish their training, and move with confidence into in-demand careers that drive Wisconsin’s future.”
 
Apprentices are eligible for the scholarship if they are enrolled in a construction or industrial trade apprenticeship program at one of the 16 Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) colleges, including Lakeshore College, for the fall and spring semesters, demonstrate a financial need, and complete an application.
 
To date, Ascendium has provided over $8.8 million in scholarships to more than 5,000 apprentices working to advance their careers.
 
The following Lakeshore College students are recipients of the Tools of the Trade Scholarships:
 
Brillion
Joshua Keith Schelfhout
 
Cedar Grove
Joshua Steven Mikolich
 
Chilton
Nicholaus Theodore Adkins
 
Elkhart Lake
Cole Thomas Fritsch
 
Glenbeulah
Lucas David Hellmer
 
Kewaskum
Lukas Alexander Johnson
 
Kiel
Justin Robert Carrothers, Kyle Luke Schneider, Cordell Lee Wittgreve
 
Manitowoc
Maxwell M. Ayotte, Eric Steig Holdorf, Donovan Taylor Krueger, Joseph David Moore, Rafael Ortega Jr., Jose L. Padron, Nicholas Paul Proehl, Zachery Aaron Sager, Caden Conrad Sprang, Neng Vang, Joseph Yang, Caleb Marcus Zinn
 
Newton
Alex Donald Ninneman
 
Oostburg
Alec James Malwitz, Samuel Scott Willems
 
Plymouth
Mason Gregory Arndt, Kenneth J. Behr, Joshua Ian Braddy, Shane D. Dussault, Timothy Clyde Gamerdinger, Yayoashi Leigh Her
 
Reedsville
Errol James Moleski
 
Sheboygan
Forest Owen Adams, Raul Alarcon, Christopher Clark Barber, Shean Cheng, Toua Hang, Mark Stewart Gruenke, Brandon Richard Kartes, Christopher James Kau, Gerald Brian Lehman, Jonathan Lor, Adam James Siburt, Timothy James Wolff, Phia Xiong, Daniel Yang, John Wesley York
 
Sheboygan Falls
Andrew Emmer, Aidan Parker Miller
 
St. Cloud
Zachary David Rondeau
 
Two Rivers
Ronald Wilbert Grawien, Dustin James Meyer, Kaci Ellan Safer
 
 

 
 
ABOUT LAKESHORE COLLEGE
Lakeshore College, formerly known as Lakeshore Technical College, is a comprehensive community and technical college educating more than 9,000 students annually. Students enroll at Lakeshore to master real-world, employable career skills and start their pursuit of a bachelor’s degree. Lakeshore faculty and staff are focused on providing each student an individualized learning experience.
 
Lakeshore College is a nationally recognized two-year college. The college was ranked #2 in the nation by Washington Monthly, #17 in the nation by Forbes, #2 in the state by WalletHub.com, a top-150 two-year college by the Aspen Institute, a 2024 Bellwether Award winner, and named the 2021 Large Business/Industry of the Year by the Chamber of Manitowoc County.
 
Approximately 800 students graduate from Lakeshore each year, and associate degree graduates report earning a median salary of $61,355 within six months of graduating. In addition to the Cleveland campus, Lakeshore educates students at learning campuses in downtown Manitowoc and Sheboygan. Classes are also offered at additional sites throughout the district. Visit Lakeshore at lakeshore.edu.
 
ABOUT ASCENDIUM
Ascendium Education Group is committed to making education and training after high school a reality for learners from low-income backgrounds. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we fund initiatives across the U.S. that help learners from low-income backgrounds achieve upward mobility; provide student and employee success solutions to colleges and businesses; invest in education-focused innovations to improve learner outcomes; and provide information, tools, and counseling to help millions of borrowers successfully repay their federal student loans. While we have many roles, we have one goal — elevating opportunity by creating a world where everyone can rise to their highest potential. To learn more, visit ascendiumeducation.org [email.thecreativecompany.com].