Lakeshore College Partners with Leading Online Training Provider to Expand Workforce Training

Lakeshore College Partners with Leading Online Training Provider to Expand Workforce Training Opportunities
 
CLEVELAND, WI – Lakeshore College has entered into a new strategic partnership with ed2go, a leading provider of adult online non-credit education, to expand training opportunities across in-demand industries in the lakeshore area. Hundreds of affordable online courses are now available. 
 
“We understand the value of career training in today’s dynamic job market and the need to provide flexible options for today’s learners to quickly and effectively upskill or reskill to expand their employment opportunities,” said Lakeshore Vice President of Instruction Dr. Meredith Sauer. “Ed2go has a proven online model that will help us meet our community’s learning needs.”
 
According to Sauer, ed2go partners with academic institutions across the country to provide innovative, relevant courses that align with local job market demand and cover a variety of fields such as health and fitness, hospitality, business, construction and trades, and computer applications. Offerings cover career and industry recognized certifications as well as fundamental personal and professional development courses. The fully online, non-credit model allows students to learn anytime, anywhere. Students also have options for self-paced and instructor-led courses, and opportunities for collaboration with instructors and other learners.
 
“Through this partnership with Lakeshore College, we’re excited to offer local residents the opportunity to access quality, flexible online education to improve their career prospects and their lives,” said ed2go General Manager Rya Conrad-Bradshaw. 
 
Options for ed2go courses can be found at gotoltc.edu/business-and-industry/online-training.
 
ABOUT ED2GO
Ed2go believes that anyone, anywhere can learn. Started in 1997, they provide high-quality education the fastest way possible — online. By partnering with academic institutions, corporations, and workforce agencies, they reach life-longer learners in all 50 states and in more than 16 countries. www.ed2go.com 
 
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, #20 in the nation 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 $55,698 within six months of graduating. In addition to the Cleveland campus, Lakeshore educates students at learning campuses in downtown Manitowoc and downtown Sheboygan. Classes are also offered at additional sites throughout the district. Visit Lakeshore at gotoltc.edu.
 
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