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Nineteen firefighters from the Pillager Area Fire Department participated in Central Lakes College’s Carbon Monoxide, Gas Meter and Propane Emergencies course this week. The goal of the class was to familiarize firefighters with the hazards associated with carbon monoxide, propane emergencies, and to ensure they fully understand how their gas …
Read More »CLC announces program change
Central Lakes College strives to be a good steward of student tuition and state appropriations. The college’s goal is to provide students with options that lead to employment on high-skill, high-wage jobs and to provide transfer students with relevant courses that easily transfer to four-year colleges and universities. As part …
Read More »Kent named CLC’s Interim Dean of Career and Technical Programs and Staples Campus
Rebekah Kent was named Interim Dean of Career and Technical Programs and Staples Campus at Central Lakes College. In the position, she will supervise all career and technical programs at the CLC Staples campus and Transportation and Manufacturing programs at Brainerd Campus. She’ll develop and implement new academic programs that …
Read More »Patron-España named AME alliance assistant director
Sally Patron-España was named assistant director of the Advanced Manufacturing Education (AME) Alliance. Patron-España will oversee Central Lakes College grant operations and support staff in managing across the AME consortium (comprised of CLC, St. Cloud Technical College and Pine Technical College). She brings 18 years of project management experience and …
Read More »Alumni Association launches #GiveThanks campaign this November
Is there someone at Central Lakes College that made an impact on your life but doesn’t know it? With Thanksgiving approaching, the Central Lakes College Alumni Association announced the launch of its “Give Thanks” campaign during the entire month of November. The Give Thanks campaign is a chance for CLC …
Read More »CLC conducts Propane Emergencies Course for Mission Township Fire Department
Twenty firefighters from the Mission Township Fire Department participated in Central Lakes College’s Fire Fighter Propane Emergencies Course this week. The goal of the class is to train firefighters about the physical hazards associated with propane gas and how to fight a propane gas fire. “When dealing with propane emergencies, …
Read More »New “Math without Fear” class to start at CLC
A new math course at Central Lakes College will offer an avenue for students who test below the lowest developmental math class. The new course, called “Math Without Fear,” is a full credit-bearing, financial aid-eligible option for students who need an extra hand in the subject. It’s scheduled to be …
Read More »CLC Law Enforcement students help at fallen deputy’s funeral
Law Enforcement classes were cancelled Friday at Central Lakes College. Instead, students and instructors assisted at the funeral of Aitkin County Sheriff’s Investigator Steven Sandberg. About 20 students helped out with parking and traffic control during the funeral. “We have come together as a community to assist these agencies,” said …
Read More »CLC students participate in beer poster design competition
Three Central Lakes College students recently participated in the American Advertising Federation’s CMYK beer poster design competition. The students – Mitchell Nelson, Martin Nelson and Tyler Huss – entered their designs, along with more than two-dozen other entries from industry and other college students. The competition was Oct. 14 in …
Read More »Bridges inspires students at new Career Skills Camp
On Wednesday and Thursday, October 21-22, 2015, more than 80 students from 13 school districts will gather at Camp Shamineau in Motley, MN, to participate in the first ever Bridges Career Skills Camp. This 2-day learning adventure will offer students the opportunity to strengthen their relationship skills, teach team-building, expand …
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