Lakeshore Technical College Named a 2024-25 Military Friendly Gold School
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
3/28/2024
CLEVELAND, WI —
For the 15th consecutive year, Lakeshore Technical College was named a Military Friendly School by Viqtory, a national organization that connects the military community to educational and entrepreneurial opportunities and civilian employment.
Lakeshore has been recognized for this award and the Military Spouse Friendly School since Viqtory launched the efforts. The college was designated gold level several times.
Institutions earning the designations were evaluated using public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 2,500 schools from across the country participated in the survey.
“Getting recognized every year since these awards launched demonstrates our ongoing commitment to working with our military students and their families. We are here to help them successfully navigate their way through college and back into the civilian work environment,” said Lakeshore President Dr. Paul Carlsen.
Lakeshore works with County Veterans Services, Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Federal Veterans Administration to ensure veterans, as well as their spouses and dependents, have access to resources that can support success.
Tuition and material fee waivers, housing allowances, and additional stipends are available through the Wisconsin GI Bill. Lakeshore processes state level Retraining Grant Applications for veterans who are dislocated workers, National Guard Tuition Grant Applications, and VetEd Reimbursement Grants. The college also participates in the My Career Advancement Account scholarship program that provides financial assistance to eligible military spouses pursuing careers considered portable.
Information about Lakeshore’s military-related benefits can be found at gotoltc.edu/veterans.
About Lakeshore Technical College
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 Technical 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 $59,899 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.
