Lakeland College: Learning in action
Many post-secondary institutions promise a hands-on education, but Lakeland College goes far beyond expectations.
Lakeland provides truly immersive experiences that shape futures and prepare students for the real world.
Both of our campuses – one in Vermilion and one in Lloydminster – are designed to guide students beyond the classroom, creating tangible environments where they can learn, lead and manage.
More than just practicums or work-study jobs, we create our programs with the future in mind, ensuring that after graduation, our students have the experience and knowledge to make a meaningful impact on their industries.
Lakeland learns by doing:
On our Student-Managed Farm – Powered by New Holland, our students are in charge of managing commercial-scale crop, livestock and ag research enterprises utilizing the latest equipment and technology.
In our health and wellness programs, students put their skills into action in our student-led spa and hairstyling salon.
Energy students lead shifts in the state-of-the-art Cenovus Lab, providing heat and power for the Lloydminster campus.
Human services students put their compassion and skills into action on practicum, with volunteer projects, the play program and more.
Field Week puts environmental sciences students beyond the classroom where they develop practical skills that industry wants.
Through these experiences – which can be found in almost every Lakeland program – our students engage with the real world before they become part of it.
Business students collaborate with industry partners, creating marketing plans for companies across North America with Riipen.
Taking turns as battalion chief, emergency services students experience the operation of a firehall from day one.
Working with real clients on practicum gives health care aide students real-world experience.
Award-winning designs, real clients and practicum placements add up to an invaluable portfolio for interior design technology students.
University transfer students gain real-world experience teaching math to local children, conducting science experiments and more.
Whether it’s pre-employment or apprenticeship, trades students train with experienced instructors, who’re closely linked with industry.
Lakeland’s straightforward approach to a practical education gives students real-world results.
Outside the classroom, Lakeland students find many ways to grow, through athletics, clubs, performing arts, rodeo, students’ associations, research, Indigenous initiatives, recreation facilities, public speaking and more.
Lakeland students thrive because their instructors and mentors trust them to think, learn and act for themselves. That sense of trust empowers our students to believe in themselves and each other. It leads to confident, collaborative graduates who know they are ready to thrive in their chosen fields¬–and in life.
Go beyond the classroom at Lakeland.
