2 Lakeshore College students advance to SkillsUSA Championships
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
5/28/2025
CLEVELAND, WI —
Two Lakeshore College students placed first in competitions at the spring 2025 SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills state conference held in Madison. Qualifying for advancement to the national SkillsUSA Championships taking place in Atlanta June 23-27 are Autumn Robley and Johnathon DeBruin.
Robley, who completed her degree in precision machining technology this semester and is continuing her education in Lakeshore’s CNC automation technician program, triumphed in the Precision Machining Technology competition.
DeBruin, who also completed his degree in precision machining technology this semester and is continuing his education in the CNC automation technician program, led in the CNC 2-Axis Turning Specialist competition.
“Autumn’s and Johnathon’s success is a result of the expertise they’ve developed through hard work and the quality of their technical education. They are carrying on the tradition of Lakeshore students excelling at SkillsUSA competitions,” said Lakeshore machining instructor and SkillsUSA advisor Mark Lorier, who will accompany the students to Atlanta.
SkillsUSA is a national organization empowering students for careers in trade, technical, and skilled service occupations through competitions and educational programs. SkillsUSA Championships allow students to demonstrate their expertise to industry professionals at the national level.
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 $61,355 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.
