Recruitment powepoint all about Lakeland.

2. Try and find all 5 reasons why students love
Lakeland College throughout this presentation:
Academic Services
Vermilion, AB
population 4,400
Lloydminster, AB/SK
population 26,000
Canada‟s only border city
Vermilion & Lloydminster

3. “Lakeland College‟s instructors and staff want their students
to not only achieve but to excel. They take the time to
listen to students and offer encouraging words
and advice when needed.”
Colin Durovick ‘08
Unique learning opportunities –
out of the regular classroom setting
Classes that will allow you to
interact with your instructors
People-centered environment
Provide education excellence
Live The Learning

4. 98.9% of employers who have hired Lakeland
grads recommend them to other employers.
2009 Lakeland College Graduate Survey, Class of „07
2009 Lakeland College Employer Survey
Great Marks = Great Savings
If you apply for:
Business
Environmental Studies
University Studies
Education Assistant
and you have:
an average of 85% or higher in
5 academic Grade 11 courses
you will receive a $1,500 to $3,500
scholarship
Aid and Awards=Free $$

5. 95% of students in Lakeland‟s agricultural sciences
programs recommend their program to others.
2009 Lakeland College Student Satisfaction Survey
Programs:
Agribusiness
Animal Health Technology
Animal Science Technology
Crop Technology
Dairy Production
General Agriculture
Livestock Production
Ranch and Feedlot Rider
Agricultural Sciences

6. Top reasons why students love
Lakeland College:
Student Centeredness
Student Managed Farm-
Crops and now Livestock
Ag-focused Clubs
Agricultural Ambassador Program
Agricultural Sciences

7. “The hands-on learning opportunities at
Lakeland are great. Real-life training is a large
part of all environmental sciences programs.”
Breanna Sinclair, „08 and current Bachelor of Applied Science student
Programs:
Conservation and Restoration Ecology
Environmental Conservation & Reclamation
Environmental Protection Technology
Renewable Energy Conservation (online)
Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation
Bachelor of Applied Science:
Environmental Management
Environmental Sciences

8. Average salaries of environmental sciences grads
$55,768
2009 Lakeland College Graduate Survey
Class of „07
Environmental Ambassador Program
Enviro-focused Clubs
Focused not only on the Oil and Gas
Industry but so much more
Environmental Sciences

9. Top reasons why students love
Lakeland College:
Campus Climate
Programs:
Child and Youth Care
Early Learning and Child Care
Educational Assistant
Sign Language and
Deaf Culture Studies
Sign Language Interpretation
Transitional Vocational
Human Services

10. According to the Alberta Occupational Demand
Outlook Study, the demand for qualified
community service workers will experience
above average growth until at least 2010.
NEW! 2nd Year Course in
Animal Assisted Therapy
Each Semester 5 Week Practicum
On-site Child Development Center
Early Learning grads can earn extra
$$$ from the government
Human Services

11. “My time at Lakeland College changed my life.
My program was very fulfilling on a personal level
and at an educational level.”
Diana Wiltermuth, ‘08
Programs:
Esthetician
Health Care Aide
Massage Therapy
Practical Nurse
Health & Wellness

12. 94.3% of grads are happy in their jobs
resulting from their Lakeland College Education.
2009 Lakeland College Graduate Survey
Class of „07
Brand new Practical Nursing Labs/
Equipment Fall ‘09
New Massage Therapy and
Esthetician Labs Fall ‘10
Practicum Placements
Health & Wellness

13. Top reasons why students love
Lakeland College:
Instructional Effectiveness
Programs:
Accounting Technician
Agribusiness
Appraisal & Assessment
Business Administration
Financial Services
Management
Office Administration
Professional Accounting
Bachelor Degree’s in Commerce,
General Studies or Management
Business Studies

14. Average top salaries of business grads:
$66,017
2009 Lakeland College Graduate Survey
Class of „07
Transferable
Professional Accounting
designations
New “office style” classroom for
Office Administration
Business Studies

15. 89% of students transferring from Lakeland
to universities enroll as full-time students.
Lakeland College University Transfer Study, June 2008
Some Transfer Options Available
at Lakeland:
Arts
Commerce
Education
General Studies
Sciences (Biological, Kinesiology, Nutrition)
Social Work
Pre-Dentistry/Pre-Med
Pre-Pharmacy/Pre-Vet
Dental Hygiene
University Transfer

16. Top reasons why students love
Lakeland College:
Academic Services
Bill Kondro Wing open Fall
‘08, new
classrooms, labs, student lounge
University Transfer

17. Average salaries of fire & emergency services grads
$59,548
2009 Lakeland College Graduate Survey
Class of „07
Programs:
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Emergency Services Technology (EST)
Firefighter Training (NFPA 1001)
Paramedic
Fire & Emergency Services

18. “Looking back on my experience at fire etc. …
I realize now just how fortunate I am to have
taken the wild ride of learning and to have
grown as an individual and as a team member.”
Yolande E. Dorion, „08
Fire Student for a Day
On-Site Training Field
2009- 50th Anniversary
Fire & Emergency Services

19. NEW! Fall of 2010
Fully-modernized teaching
facilities for trades students
Programs:
Automotive Service Technician
Carpenter
Electrician
Heavy Equipment Technician
Heavy Oil Operations Technician
Instrument Technician
Parts Technician
Pre-Employment Electrician
Pre-Employment Instrumentation
Pre-Employment Welder
Steamfitter-Pipefitter
Welder
Trades & Technology

20. “There‟s a lot of hands on work in the labs and the
instructors are great. They really helped me. It was a
great experience. I‟ll definitely come back to Lakeland.”
Rodney Bolin, „08
World Skills Competition
Ongoing Intakes
Trades & Technology

21. “I believe Lakeland College was the best choice for
me to prepare for my career. The program covers
all aspects demanded by the profession.”
Travis Herrington, Interior Design ‟10
Vancouver British Columbia
Member of the National Kitchen
and Bath Association
Field Trips/Practicum
International Competitions
Interior Design

22. “This has been the best two years of my life!”
Lukas Mueller, „09
Evansburg, Alberta
Field Trips in 1st Year…
3rd week of classes
Business knowledge
with the adventure
Wide open for Employment
Adventure Tourism

23. 98.9% of employers who have hired Lakeland
grads recommend them to other employers.
2009 Lakeland College Graduate Survey, Class of „07
2009 Lakeland College Employer Survey
More than wedding planning
Practicum Opportunities
Field Trips
Event Coordinator

24. 87.2% of grads say the benefits of their Lakeland
College education outweigh the financial costs
associated with post-secondary education.
2009 Lakeland College Students About to Graduate Survey
Highlights:
Student Clubs
Recreation Facilities
Rustler Athletics
Weekly Student Newspaper
Christmas Gala
Campus Life

25. NEW 2010 ACAC men‟s and women‟s
soccer and cross-country running!
Lakeland Rustlers compete in:
Basketball
Curling
Futsal
Rodeo
Rowing
Volleyball
Athletics

26. $3.3 million spent on dorm renovations last year
with another $3.9 million to go this year.
Highlights of Residence:
Townhouses, single rooms, double
rooms, family housing available
Parking for students (energized and
non-energized stalls)
Campus Security and Safe Walk program
Residence

27. Top reasons why students love
Lakeland College:
Registration Effectiveness
When to apply:
First day of grade 12
How are applications processed?
First Qualified First Accepted
Except:
 Emergency Service Technician
 Practical Nursing
 Interior Design
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28. You can also call us toll free at
1-800-661-6490
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