Did you notice the helicopter and other emergency vehicles swarming the CLC Brainerd campus this past weekend? It was part of a Wilderness Search and Rescue class held by CLC’s State Fire/EMS School. The full-scale training operation class focused on search and rescue techniques, and offered hands-on training for about …

Nearing graduation, Central Lakes College student Jared Koponen will soon need a job. Thanks to a program at the college, Koponen, along with 50 of his fellow classmates, got the chance to sit down with a handful of potential future employers for a one-on-one interview. It’s called Interview Day, and …

Several career fields are hiring Central Lakes College students after graduation, and they’re actively recruiting them now. At the Brainerd Community Job Fair Wednesday at CLC, dozens of area companies got a chance to chat with students and community members looking for a career or part-time work. “(Manufacturing) students will …

Exam. Test. Final. Anyway you say it, the fear is the same. First, the heart beats faster. Next, the stomach is in knots. It’s pretty common for students to get anxious before a test, said CLC psychology instructor Alita Reque-Peterson. But what’s less common is physical illness and severe emotional …

Take a step into a new country and experience the culture during the Celebration of Nations at Central Lakes College’s Brainerd Campus. It’s the third year, the Celebration of Nations will take place on Friday, April 24 on the Brainerd campus. The event will start at 5:45 p.m. and end with …

The Office of Diversity & Tribal Relations is bringing another Mixed Blood Performance to Central Lakes College at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21 in the Dryden Theater. This hour-long event is free and open to all faculty, staff and students. The performance is titled “Hijab Tube” and it’s a production of …

Who wants free swag? Everybody, of course. This week, we here at CLC are hooking you up with some stylin’ college gear. All you have to do is follow CLC on social media. Pretty simple. Every day this week (April 6-10) we will post this promotion on Facebook. Once you …

Beat the Heat Week starts Monday, April 6. There’s a medallion hunt all week. Check for the clues, which will be posted in the Student Life Center each day at noon. The winner will get a $25 Visa gift card.  Have any questions? Call Phil Olsen at Student Life at …

There are some cool projects brewing at the Staples campus. They involve heavy machinery, engines and, of course, robots. Take a quick tour of the buildings via our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/centrallakescollege But don’t stop here – take a look for yourself. Stop by the campus and chat with the instructors. …

The Central Lakes College Community Band will hold an informational meeting on its 2017 Ireland tour at 7 p.m., Tuesday April 7 in the Rehearsal Hall of Central Lakes College.  Information on the itinerary, costs, methods of registration and payment will be discussed. Free information packets will be available. The …