July 22, 2010
Lake Technical Center was awarded a $285,818 grant from the Florida Department of Education that was funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and Florida Fiscal Stabilization funds for Workforce Education. The grant was used to update the technology and equipment in the Institute of Public Safety’s Firefighting burn building to enhance training for students and firefighters enrolling in continuing education. Fire Blast, a California company, handled the renovations in the kitchen and bedroom burn rooms. The newly installed technology is based on National Fire Protection Association Standards 1402 and 1403 that are mandated by the State of Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.
Eight instructors, two of whom are graduates of the Firefighting program, will receive training on the new equipment and technology on July 28th. In the searing heat of the afternoon, the instructors will don full fire bunker gear and air packs to enter the renovated burn rooms that will reach temperatures of 500-600 degrees.
The Firefighting program has successfully trained students since 1982 when the program began on Lake Technical Center’s main campus in Eustis. The program moved to the Institute of Public Safety in 1994. New students will begin their training in August. The day class begins August 16th and the evening class begins August 23rd.
July 12, 2010
Lake Technical Center awarded several scholarships during the recent Lake County high school graduation ceremonies to fund the tuition for one semester in a career and technical program. The following graduates received scholarships: Kyle C. Carbino, Tavares High School; Casey L. Dishong, Eustis High School; Lucero Gonzalez, Umatilla High School; Olivia K. Hand, Mount Dora High School; Mason Mastrosimone, Umatilla High School; Meaghan E. Morton, East Ridge High School; Cody W. Rhoden, South Lake High School and Ian H. Stahr, Alee Academy. The following individuals received scholarships during the State of Florida High School Graduation: Saralinda Greenlaw, GED Lake Technical Center Scholarship and Corey Smith, the Linda Stoothoff Memorial Scholarship.
Lake Technical Center is a public postsecondary institution that offers high quality affordable training. Lake Technical Center is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, 7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350, (800) 917-2081. Most programs are approved for VA. Eligible veterans may be certified through the Financial Aid Office. Lake Tech is an equal opportunity institution. The Lake Express bus service stops at the front of the main campus located at 2001 Kurt St., Eustis, FL. The Institute of Public Safety is located at 1565 Lane Park Cutoff, Tavares, (352) 742-6463. Questions may be answered by visiting www.laketech.org or calling (352) 589-2250.July 8, 2010
Lake Technical Center is accepting applications for prospective students for the fall 2010 term which begins August 23, 2010. Programs open for enrollment include: Accounting Operations, Administrative Assistant, Architectural Drafting, Auto Collision Repair and Refinishing, Business Computer Programming, Certified Nursing Assistant, Commercial Art Technology, Commercial Foods and Culinary Arts, Commercial Foods and Culinary Arts Apprenticeship, day and evening Cosmetology, Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship, Facial Specialty, Medium and Heavy Duty Truck and Bus (Diesel Mechanics), Massage Therapy, Nail Specialty and day and evening Welding.
EMT, Practical Nursing, Firefighting, Law Enforcement, and Corrections have specific application deadlines. Admission requirements may be obtained by contacting the main campus Admissions Office at 352-589-2250 or the Institute of Public Safety at 352-724-6463.
Financial aid, such as Pell grants and other scholarships, may be available to those who qualify.
Prospective students are strongly encouraged to complete their financial aid paperwork for the fall 2010 term as soon as possible by securing a PIN at www.pin.ed.gov, then applying online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Students attending a Lake County public high school or a Florida private secondary school may be eligible to participate in dual enrollment if they meet required criteria. Eligible home-schooled students, who are registered with Lake County schools, may also participate. For more information, contact the Lake Technical Center Admission’s Office at 352-589-2250.
Adult Education day and evening classes, including English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Adult Basic Education (ABE), General Education Development (GED), and Vocational Preparatory Instruction (VPI) are available at various locations throughout Lake County. Online instruction for ABE, GED and VPI is also available. Call 352-589-2250, ext. 137, for more information.
Persons wanting to learn more about Lake Tech may view our “Orientation Program for New Students” available at www.laketech.org. Select “Orientation” in the Admissions drop-down menu.
Lake Technical Center is a public postsecondary institution that offers high quality affordable training. Lake Technical Center is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education, 7840 Roswell Rd., Building 300, Suite325, Atlanta, GA 30350, 800-917-2081. Most programs are approved for VA. Eligible veterans may be certified through the Financial Aid Office. Lake Tech is an equal opportunity institution. The Lake Express bus service stops at the front of the main campus located at 2001 Kurt St., Eustis, FL. The Institute of Public Safety is located at 1565 Lane Park Cutoff, Tavares, (352) 742-6463. Questions may be answered by visiting www.laketech.org or calling (352) 589-22June 28, 2010
The Lake Technical Center Day Practical Nursing class held their capping and pinning ceremony on June 25th at 7:00 p.m. at Lake Receptions, Mount Dora. Capping and pinning is the traditional commencement exercise for nursing graduates.
The commencement guest speaker was Jean Becraft, RN, Lake Tech LPN Instructor. The 29 graduates from the day program include Noleene R. Allen, Lisa D. Ballard, Wilma J. Barnhart, Charles F. Basile, Cody L. Cannon, Ingrid J. Castro, Dorena K. Conner, Emily J. Davis, Ryan M. Donovan, Tiffany A. Dowdie, Ronald J. Eldridge, Jr., Jessica S. Giese, Erica F. Hall, Dustin K. Helton, Donna Y. Jackson-Sharpe, Simone M. Lowman, Jessica J. Marotta, Shanea T. Matlock, Benjamin J. Miller, Kimberly A. Phillips, Melinda G. Roth, Jennifer L. Shafer, Elizabeth A. Smith, Danielle L. Sweezea, Kyla S. Taylor, Alicia M. Tedesco, Peter C. Webb, Elizabeth P. Wills, and Megan D. Young.
Lake Technical Center also offers evening and two part-time Practical Nursing programs.
Lake Technical Center is a public postsecondary technical institution that offers high quality affordable training. Lake Technical Center is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, 7840 Roswell Rd., Building 300, Suite325, Atlanta, GA 30350, 800-917-2081. Most programs are approved for VA. Eligible veterans may be certified through the Financial Aid Office. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. Lake Technical Center is an equal opportunity institution. The main campus is located at 2001 Kurt St., Eustis and the Institute of Public Safety (IPS) campus is located at 1565 Lane Park Cut-off, Tavares. Questions may be answered by visiting www.laketech.org or calling the main campus at 352-589-2250 or the IPS campus at 352-742-6463.June 23, 2010
Lake Technical Center’s Charter Board named Dr. Diane Culpepper as the Center’s new director to succeed Mr. Terry E. Miller effective July 1, 2010. Dr. Culpepper has over eight years experience as director of Winter Park Tech and an additional eight years of administrative experience with the Orange County District Office in the career and technical education department. Mr. Miller, Director since 2003, will retire June 30th after 26 years at Lake Tech.
Lake Technical Center is a public postsecondary technical institution that offers high quality affordable training. Lake Technical Center is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education, 41 Perimeter Center East, NE, Suite 640, Atlanta, GA 30346, (800) 917-2081. Most programs are approved for VA. Eligible veterans may be certified through the Financial Aid Office. Financial aid may be available to those who qualify. Lake Technical Center is an equal opportunity institution. The Institute of Public Safety is located at 1565 Lane Park Cutoff, Tavares, (352) 742-6463. Questions may be answered by visiting www.laketech.org or calling the main campus at (352) 589-2250.June 23, 2010
Lake Technical Center’s Institute of Public Safety honored the 10 graduates of the Law Enforcement Basic Recruit program during a ceremony held at the Institute of Public Safety, June 22, 2010. Chief Deputy Peyton C. Grinnell, of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, was the keynote speaker and Corporal Michael Bond, of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, delivered the instructor address. The graduates are Anthony C. Beltran, William B. Burroughs, Patrick B. D’Angelo, James W. Findley, Christina D. Fowler, Peter M. Glim, Edward J. Snay III, Melissa E. Torres, David M. Triplett, and Kyle A. VandeMark.
Program graduates who pass the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) certification exam are qualified to be police officers, deputy sheriffs or state officers at most Florida law enforcement agencies. Many students are hired by agencies pending the results of the FDLE certification exam. Graduates of this program may receive college credit at Lake-Sumter Community College or any other Florida community college when transferring to a Criminal Justice A.S. or A.A.S. degree program.
Lake Technical Center is a public postsecondary technical institution offering high quality training costing far less than most private technical colleges. Lake Technical Center is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education, 41 Perimeter Center East, NE, Suite 640, Atlanta, GA 30346, (800) 917-2081. Most programs are approved for VA. Eligible veterans may be certified through the Financial Aid Office. Financial aid such as Pell Grants and other scholarships may be available to those who qualify. Lake Technical Center is an equal opportunity institution. Lake Tech is located at 2001 Kurt St., Eustis, FL. The Institute of Public Safety is located at 1565 Lane Park Cutoff, Tavares. Questions may be answered by visiting www.laketech.org/ips or calling (352) 742-6463.June 17, 2010
Lake Technical Center’s General Education Development (GED) graduation will take place Tuesday, June 22nd at 7:00 p.m. The cap and gown ceremony will be held at Lake Receptions, 4425 N Hwy. 19A, Mount Dora. Over 450 recipients of their State of Florida High School Diploma were invited to participate in this celebration of their accomplishment. Ms. Trudy Johnson, retiring Lake Technical Center Adult Education/GED Resource Instructor, will be the speaker.
Another highlight of the ceremony will be the awarding of several scholarships. Lake Tech will award a scholarship for a graduate to enroll in a program this fall. In addition, Lake Sumter Community College will award a scholarship. The first ever Linda Stoothoff Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a graduate to enroll in a Lake Tech program this fall. Linda Stoothoff was a beloved Adult Education Instructor who passed away in January 2010.
Adult education day and evening classes, including English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Adult Basic Education (ABE), and General Education Development (GED) test preparation are available at various locations. Online instruction for VPI, ABE and GED is also available. Call (352) 589-2250, ext. 137 for specific information and class times for the fall 2010 classes that begin August 23rd .
Lake Technical Center is a public postsecondary technical institution that offers high quality affordable training. Lake Technical Center is accredited by the Commission of the Council of Occupational Education, 41 Perimeter Center East, NE, Suite 640, Atlanta, GA 30346, (800) 917-2081. Most programs are approved for VA. Eligible veterans may be certified through the Financial Aid Office. Financial aid such as Pell Grants and other scholarships may be available to those who qualify. Lake Technical Center is an equal opportunity institution. The main campus is located at 2001 Kurt St., Eustis, FL 32726. The Institute of Public Safety is located at 1565 Lane Park Cutoff, Tavares, (352) 742-6463. Questions may be answered by visiting www.laketech.org or calling (352) 589-2250.
June 17, 2010
Lake Technical Center will honor the 2009-10 recipients of program certificates on Thursday, June 25th at 7:00 p.m. The cap and gown graduation ceremony for graduates of programs on the main campus will be held at Lake Receptions, 4425 N Hwy. 19A, Mount Dora. Approximately 500 graduates will be recognized for their accomplishments during Lake Technical Center’s ceremony. Dr. Diane Culpepper, Lake Technical Center 2010-11 Director, will deliver the keynote address. The recipient of the Center’s Business and Industry Partnership Award will be recognized during the ceremony. Another highlight of the event will be the introduction of Lake Technical Center’s Student of the Year.
Lake Technical Center’s Institute of Public Safety held individual ceremonies for program graduates of Law Enforcement, Corrections, Firefighting and Crossover from Law Enforcement to Correctional Officer. Over 178 individuals earned their certificates from these programs.
Lake Technical Center is a public postsecondary technical institution that offers high quality affordable training. Lake Technical Center is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education, 41 Perimeter Center East, NE, Suite 640, Atlanta, GA 30346, (800) 917-2081. Most programs are approved for VA. Eligible veterans may be certified through the Financial Aid Office. Financial aid may be available to those who qualify. Lake Technical Center is an equal opportunity institution. The Institute of Public Safety is located at 1565 Lane Park Cutoff, Tavares, (352) 742-6463. Questions may be answered by visiting www.laketech.org or calling the main campus at (352) 589-2250.June 2, 2010
Plan to attend a Commercial Art Technology and Graphic Design information session offered at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 7th or Monday, June 14th. Persons interested in being a graphic designer will learn about the nature of this creative field, qualifications and employment opportunities. Meet in the front lobby on the main campus.
Financial aid, such as Pell grants and other scholarships, may be available to those who qualify.
Prospective students are strongly encouraged to complete their financial aid paperwork for the fall 2010 term as soon as possible by securing a PIN at www.pin.ed.gov, then applying online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Students attending a Lake County public high school or a Florida private secondary school may be eligible to participate in dual enrollment if they meet required criteria. Eligible home-schooled students, who are registered with Lake County schools, may also participate. For more information, contact the Lake Technical Center Admissions Office at 352-589-2250.
Lake Technical Center is a public postsecondary institution that offers high quality affordable training. Lake Technical Center is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education, 41 Perimeter Center East, NE, Suite 640, Atlanta, GA 30346, (800) 917-2081. Most programs are approved for VA. Eligible veterans may be certified through the Financial Aid Office. Lake Tech is an equal opportunity institution. The Lake Express bus service stops at the front of the main campus located at 2001 Kurt St., Eustis, FL. The Institute of Public Safety is located at 1565 Lane Park Cutoff, Tavares, (352) 742-6463. Questions may be answered by visiting www.laketech.org or calling (352) 589-2250.
May 26, 2010
Lake Technical Center honored the 19 graduates of the Paramedic program during a ceremony held May 19th at Lake Receptions. Dr. Wendy Lavezzi, Deputy Chief for the Fifth District Medical Examiner’s Office, was the guest speaker. The graduates were: Hugh Bowie, Travis Branum, Randall Brocius, Mitchell Burgher, Christopher Burris, Patrick Cranor, Brent Fox, Joe Hannan, Jared Mincey, Brittany Pettis, Tyler Robertson, Rinker Robinson, David Rutter, Steve Smith, David Snyder, Casey Stanberry, Mikel Taylor, William Wilson and Andre Wise. Graduates of this program may receive college credit at Lake-Sumter Community College when transferring to an Emergency Services A.S. or A.A.S. degreed program.
Lake Technical Center is a public postsecondary technical school offering high quality training costing far less than most private technical colleges. The Center is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education, 41 Perimeter Center East, NE, Suite 640, Atlanta, GA 30346, (800) 917-2081. Most programs are approved for VA. Eligible veterans may be certified through the Financial Aid Office. Financial aid may be available to those who qualify. Lake Technical Center is an equal opportunity institution. The main campus is located at 2001 Kurt St., Eustis, FL 32726; the Institute of Public Safety campus is located at 1565 Lane Park Cutoff, Tavares. Questions may be answered by visiting www.laketech.org or calling (352) 589-2250.May 17, 2010
Lake Tech’s Cosmetology program is participating in a massive hair collection drive to clean up the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The program is partnering with the Hair Strand in Eustis, Salon Therapy, Talk of the Town, Randy Young at Capillo, Studio Styles and Mon Ami for the drive. In addition, students from other programs, as well as faculty and staff, are bringing in animal hair, which is also being used in the massive cleanup effort. Residents of Lake County, who are interested in participating, may double bag animal hair and drop it off at Lake Technical Center’s Cosmetology program located on the main campus, 2001 Kurt St, Eustis.
The first shipment to Matter of Trust is May 19. The hair is placed into recycled nylons to soak up the oil. For additional info contact Lake Technical Center at 352-589-2250, ext. 154 or visit Matter of Trust’s Web site at www.matteroftrust.org/.
According to the Matter of Trust Web site:
“OIL SPILL HAIRBOOMS AND HAIRMATS - 2010 HIGHLIGHTED PROGRAM
Thousands of salons, groomers, wool farmers and individuals mail in hair, fur and wool clippings which is swept up off of their floors. The fibers are stuffed into recycled nylons and covered in mesh to make booms, or when possible, woven into hair mats.
We all know about shampooing our oily hair, but it took Phill McCrory, a stylist from Alabama, to realize that hair was an efficient and abundant material for collecting and containing petroleum spills. Phil's company, Ottimat.com, sells hair purchased in China, where hair, fur and wool have been recycled for thousands of years. The mats are made there where the textile industry is booming.”
May 14, 2010
Lake Technical Center’s Institute of Public Safety honored the 34 graduates of the Firefighting program during a ceremony held May 7, 2010. Fire Chief Richard Keith, of the Tavares Fire Department, was the guest speaker. The graduates were: Angela Battle, Jason Blood, Stephen Boykin, Daniel Chandler, Rebecca Creech, Ryan Dennington, Edwin Ewing, William Folmar, Robert Gallamore, Rodney Graham, Jordan Harger, Jeremy Hutcheson, Matthew Jopperi, Jonathan Kegan, Ryan Kimpel, Richard Langley, Stormy Leonard, Xavier Matos, Cody Mihigan, Chandler Miller, James Morris, Chad Muff, Jonathan Nelson, Larry Phillips, Robert Rakestraw, Justin Rawls, Joshua Reeves, Clay Rich, Michael Ritchie, Loyel Shaw, Benjamin Shepherd, Nicholas Vero, Lee Warrick Jr, and Michael Willis. Graduates of this program may receive college credit at Lake-Sumter Community College when transferring to a Fire Science A.S. or A.A.S. degreed program.
Lake Technical Center is a public postsecondary technical school offering high quality training costing far less than most private technical colleges. The Center is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education, 41 Perimeter Center East, NE, Suite 640, Atlanta, GA 30346, (800) 917-2081. Most programs are approved for VA. Eligible veterans may be certified through the Financial Aid Office. Financial aid may be available to those who qualify. Lake Technical Center is an equal opportunity institution. The main campus is located at 2001 Kurt St., Eustis, FL 32726; the Institute of Public Safety campus is located at 1565 Lane Park Cutoff, Tavares. Questions may be answered by visiting www.laketech.org/ips or calling (352) 742-6463.
March 31, 2010
Lake Technical Center’s fall 2010 term will begin August 23rd. Programs open for enrollment include: Accounting Operations, Administrative Assistant, Architectural Drafting, Auto Collision Repair and Refinishing, Business Computer Programming, Certified Nursing Assistant, Commercial Art Technology, Commercial Foods and Culinary Arts, Commercial Foods and Culinary Arts Apprenticeship, day and evening Cosmetology, Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship, Facial Specialty, Heavy Duty Truck and Bus (Diesel Mechanics), Massage Therapy, Nail Specialty and day and evening Welding. EMT, Practical Nursing, Firefighting, Law Enforcement, and Corrections have specific application deadlines. Admission requirements may be obtained by contacting the main campus Admission’s Office at 352-589-2250 or the Institute of Public Safety at 352-724-6463.
Persons interested in a career in massage therapy should attend one of the information sessions offered on April 20th, May 17th or June 14th at 7:00 p.m. Questions may be answered by calling 352-589-2250, ext. 156. Students are strongly encouraged to begin planning now to attend the fall 2010 Massage Therapy program which meets Monday through Thursday.
Financial aid, such as Pell grants and other scholarships, may be available to those who qualify.
Prospective students are strongly encouraged to complete their financial aid paperwork for the fall 2010 term as soon as possible by securing a PIN at www.pin.ed.gov, then applying online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Students attending a Lake County public high school or a Florida private secondary school may be eligible to participate in dual enrollment if they meet required criteria. Eligible home school students, who are registered with Lake County schools, may also participate. For more information, contact the Lake Technical Center Admissions Office at 352-589-2250.
Adult Education day and evening classes, including English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Adult Basic Education (ABE), General Education Development (GED), and Vocational Preparatory Instruction (VPI) are available at various locations throughout Lake County. Online instruction for ABE, GED and VPI is also available. Call 352-589-2250, ext. 137, for more information.
Lake Technical Center is a public postsecondary institution that offers high quality affordable training. Lake Technical Center is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education, 41 Perimeter Center East, NE, Suite 640, Atlanta, GA 30346, (800) 917-2081. Most programs are approved for VA. Eligible veterans may be certified through the Financial Aid Office. Financial aid such as Pell Grants and other scholarships may be available to those who qualify. Lake Tech is an equal opportunity institution. The Lake Express bus service stops at the front of the main campus located at 2001 Kurt St., Eustis, FL. The Institute of Public Safety is located at 1565 Lane Park Cutoff, Tavares, (352) 742-6463. Questions may be answered by visiting www.laketech.org or calling (352) 589-2250.March 10, 2010
Lake Technical Center announces it will begin holding information sessions to learn more about an exciting career in massage therapy. These sessions will be held March 15th, April 20th, May 17th or June 14th at 7:00 p.m. Questions may be answered by calling 352-589-2250, ext. 156. Students are strongly encouraged to begin planning now to attend the fall 2010 Massage Therapy program which begins August 23, 2010, and meets Monday through Thursday.
Massage Therapy is for men and women who want a hands-on career in health and wellness services. Students range from adults looking for a career change to recent high school graduates wanting a start in the medical profession. Special admission requirements apply. Applicants must be 18, have a high school diploma or its equivalent, and possess good physical and mental health. The application deadline for this program is July 30, 2010.
Financial aid, such as Pell grants and other scholarships, may be available to those who qualify. Potential students should immediately begin the financial aid process for the fall 2010 term by securing a PIN at www.pin.ed.gov, then applying online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Lake Technical Center is a public postsecondary technical institution offering high quality training costing far less than most private technical colleges. The Center is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education, 41 Perimeter Center East, NE, Suite 640, Atlanta, GA 30346, (800) 917-2081. Most programs are approved for VA. Eligible veterans may be certified through the Financial Aid Office. Lake Technical Center is an equal opportunity institution. The Lake Express bus service stops at the front of the main campus located at 2001 Kurt St., Eustis, FL 32726. The Institute of Public Safety campus is located at 1565 Lane Park Cutoff, Tavares, (352) 742-6463. Questions may be answered by visiting www.laketech.org or calling the main campus at (352) 589-2250.March 8, 2010
Lake Technical Center’s Nail Tech and Facial Specialty programs are accepting students to start the first Monday of each month. The classes meet Monday – Thursday from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Nail Tech program is 240 hours and takes approximately twelve weeks to complete at a cost of $631.40. The Facial Specialty program is 260 hours and takes approximately 13 weeks to complete at a cost of $678.60. Lake Technical Center accepts Discover, MasterCard and VISA.
Lake Technical Center is a public postsecondary technical institution that offers high quality affordable training. Lake Technical Center is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education, 41 Perimeter Center East, NE, Suite 640, Atlanta, GA 30346, 800-917-2081. Lake Technical Center is an equal opportunity institution. The main campus is located at 2001 Kurt St., Eustis and the Institute of Public Safety (IPS) campus is located at 1565 Lane Park Cut-off, Tavares. Questions may be answered by visiting www.laketech.org or calling the main campus at 352-589-2250 or the IPS campus at 352-742-6463.March 5, 2010
Lake Technical Center’s Evening Practical Nursing class held their capping and pinning ceremony on February 26th at Bay Street Baptist Church. Capping and pinning is the traditional commencement exercise for nursing graduates. Lake Technical Center offers a day, evening and two part-time Practical Nursing programs.
The 28 graduates who were honored include: Penny Allen, Michelle F. Anderson, Mary E. Blair, Micaela Caballero, Keyia K. Carter, Nancy de la Madriz, Brianne Dewar, Veronica M. Farmer, Marie J. Gan, T.J. Kinsey, Daniel L. Kirts, Nikki Langston, Patricia Leal, Traneka R. Littlejohn, Jenifer D. Moore, Michael J. Moren, Rebecca M. Muehlbauer, A. Mitch Mullins, Dede Ozerities, Kayla Ravenscraft, Shayna Sanders, Denise Staehler, Missy L. Tillis, Melissa S. Tilton, Melanie L. Tress, Patricia V. Wallace, Scott P. Williams and Kristin Young.
Lake Technical Center is a public postsecondary technical institution that offers high quality affordable training. Lake Technical Center is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education, 41 Perimeter Center East, NE, Suite 640, Atlanta, GA 30346, 800-917-2081. Most programs are approved for VA. Eligible veterans may be certified through the Financial Aid Office. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. Lake Technical Center is an equal opportunity institution. The main campus is located at 2001 Kurt St., Eustis and the Institute of Public Safety (IPS) campus is located at 1565 Lane Park Cut-off, Tavares. Questions may be answered by visiting www.laketech.org or calling the main campus at 352-589-2250 or the IPS campus at 352-742-6463.
February 8, 2010
Lake Technical Center is proud to announce that Mr. Keith Totten, a Umatilla resident and Welding student, has been selected as the Lake Tech February Student of the Month. Mr. Totten started his program in February of 2009 and will graduate in March of 2010. According to Mr. Totten, “This is an honor to receive. I would like to thank my Welding instructor for allowing me the opportunity to receive this award. For the other students nominated for this award, I congratulate you on a job well done. I would also like to thank the Veterans Administration which gives combat veterans like me the chance to pursue a certain trade. I believe being punctual is like being devoted to your job, an attribute which is certainly looked at by employers.” Mr. Totten works as a welder in a family business. He will continue his education after graduating from Lake Tech. Mr. Totten and three other students will represent Lake Tech at the first Career and Technical Education Day on the Hill in Tallassee on February 18th.
Other Students of the Month for individual programs are: Mary Kettler, Accounting Operations; Robert Braswell, Auto Collision Repair and Refinishing; Anna Desgalier, Commercial Foods and Culinary Arts; Robert Karles Jr, Computer Programming; Cheryl Newmons, Day Cosmetology; Kyle Halidy, Evening Law Enforcement; Lisa Ballard, Practical Nursing A.M. and Patricia Leal, Practical Nursing P.M. To qualify for Student of the Month, a student must have perfect attendance for the previous month, demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and exhibit exemplary work habits.
Lake Technical Center is a public postsecondary technical institution offering high quality training that costs less than most private technical colleges. Lake Technical Center is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education, 41 Perimeter Center East, NE, Suite 640, Atlanta, GA 30346, 800-917-2081. Most programs are approved for VA. Eligible veterans may be certified through the Financial Aid Office. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. Lake Technical Center is an equal opportunity institution. The Lake Express bus service stops at the front of the main campus located at 2001 Kurt St., Eustis. The Institute of Public Safety (IPS) is located at 1565 Lane Park Cut-off, Tavares. Questions may be answered by visiting www.laketech.org or calling 352-589-2250 or IPS at 352-742-6463.January 25, 2010
The Association of Career and Technical Education has declared February as National Career and Technical Education Month. The theme is Career and Technical Education (CTE): Invest in Your Future. Governor Crist is expected to issue an official proclamation to declare February as Florida’s Career and Technical Education month. Lake Technical Center will celebrate by hosting an annual advisory committee reception and meeting. In addition, Lake Tech will participate in the first CTE day February 18th on Capitol Hill in Tallahassee.
Lake Technical Center’s program advisory committees will meet Thursday, February 11th beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the main campus Student Center located at 2001 Kurt Street in Eustis. Students from the Commercial Foods and Culinary Arts program will display their culinary talents by preparing and serving appetizers and desserts. Students will also showcase their garde manger (vegetable and fruit carvings) skills.
Following the program, the advisory committees will meet in their given program areas. The advisory committee members come from business and industry and provide guidance for program development. Committee members meet several times each year to give input on program curricula in order to ensure that training addresses the needs of business, industry and the community. The program advisory committees play a key role in the success of Lake Tech and perform an important service to the students and citizens of Lake County.
On February 18th Lake Tech is participating in the first CTE Day on the Hill event in Tallahassee in celebration of National CTE month. The purpose of the event is to showcase to the legislators and the Department of Education the activities, as well as the rigorous and relevant learning, that takes place in CTE classrooms and student organizations every day. Four students, who were nominated by their instructors and selected by administration, along with Terry Miller, Director, and Trudy Dailey, Instructor/Marketing Liaison, will participate in the event. Students will speak about their program experience, the value of technical education and why they chose Lake Tech for their postsecondary training. The students are Randy Young, Cosmetology graduate and licensed stylist, as well as current students Keith Totten, Welding, and Karen Griffin and Chelsea Penman, Massage Therapy. Ms. Griffin and Ms. Penman will offer chair massages.
Lake Technical Center’s mission is to meet the educational needs of the community by offering a variety of high quality career-technical training opportunities. Lake Tech is a public postsecondary technical school offering high quality training that costs less than most private technical colleges. Lake Tech is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education, 41 Perimeter Center East, NE, Suite 640, Atlanta, GA 30346, 800-917-2081. Most programs are approved for VA. Eligible veterans may be certified through the Financial Aid Office. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. Lake Tech is an equal opportunity institution. The Lake Express bus service stops at the front of the main campus. The main campus is located at 2001 Kurt St., Eustis and the Institute of Public Safety (IPS) campus is located at 1565 Lane Park Cut-off, Tavares. Questions may be answered by visiting www.laketech.org or calling the main campus at 352-589-2250 or the IPS campus at 352-742-6463.