All classes meet in the evenings on campus. The entire certificate program will take between nine and 12 months depending on when a student
With the block scheduling format, new students can begin the program almost any time, with a new class starting about every three weeks.
For more information, contact Joe Hoenes, HVAC Instructor at 217234-5372 or jheones2@ lakelandcollege.edu.
Customized Skills Training
Center for Business & Industry
Apprenticeships
Customized Training
CDL Training
Manufacturing Skills Training
Traffic Safety
Contact: Bonnie Moore Director of the Center for Business & Industry 217-238-8260 bmoore71258@ lakelandcollege.edu
Recruitment & Enrollment Management
On-site Visits
Upskilling Employees
Tuition Waivers
Campus Connections
Contact: Pam Hartke
Associate Dean of Recruitment & Enrollment Management
217-238-2705
phartke@ lakelandcollege.edu
Free GED Classes
Free ESL Classes
Multiple Community locations
Vocational Programs
Contact: Dustyn Fatheree Director of Adult Education 217-238-8200 dfatheree@ lakelandcollege.edu
Work and Learn Options Coursework Updates
Tech 2 Day Work and Learn
Input on Skill Development
Internships
Partnership Opportunities
Classroom Presentations
Contact: Brian Madlem
Division Chair - Technology and Business
217-234-5348
bmadlem@ lakelandcollege.edu
Internships
Hiring Opportunities
Job Fairs
On Campus Interviews
Posting Jobs
Contact: Stephanie Anderson Internship & Employment Coordinator 217-234-5457 sfreeman41846@ lakelandcollege.edu
Applied Pavement Technology, Inc. (APTech) was the first employer to participate in Career Services’ Hire a Laker campaign! Pictured is Anderson, left, Laker Louie and Mark Sherbeyn, Human Resources Manager for APTech.
Career Services’ Hire a Laker campaign is an opportunity for local businesses to collaborate with the College and promote their companies to job-seeking students.
Lake Land College is the only community college in the state of Illinois to receive a grant of $130,000 to provide free Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training and testing for up to 30 U.S. military Veterans and active service members, as well as their spouses and dependent children.
Foundation & Alumni College Advancement
Campus Events and Exposure
Sponsorship Opportunities
Scholarship Gifts
Equipment Donations
Contact: Amanda Allen
Director of Annual Giving & Alumni Relations
217-234-5376 foundation@ lakelandcollege.edu
Under the Hire a Laker campaign, the College is spotlighting local organizations with a history of hiring Lake Land alumni. Participating organizations will be featured on the Lake Land College Career Services web page and social media platforms. Companies interested in joining the campaign can submit a form on the Career Services web page at LakeLandCollege.edu/Hirea-Laker and complete the form.
For more information contact: Stephanie Anderson Internship & Employment Coordinator
217-234-5457
sfreeman41846@ lakelandcollege.edu
The funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) through a Commercial Vehicle Operator Safety Training Grant (CVMOST).
For more information contact: Justin Onigkeit Transportation Training Coordinator 217-238-8239 or jonigkeit@lakelandcollege.edu
The new short-term Retail Management certificate is an excellent option to provide training for employees.
Classes are designed for those interested in pursuing a career in the industry or owning a business. The certificate is stackable and can be applied toward an associate degree in management.
For more information, contact: John Carpenter Business Instructor/Program Coordinator, Management and Marketing 217-234-5347 or jcarpent@lakelandcollege.edu
Construction is moving forward on the first and second floors of the Lake Land College Effingham Technology Center.
The first floor will house the CORE Academy (formerly the Effingham Regional Career Academy), Student Services and a mini Laker Nest Bookstore.
Work has also begun on renovations to the second floor to accommodate Kluthe Center programs and operations.
Kate Bushue will lead the newly introduced men and women’s cross country and half marathon teams this fall.
“I’m excited to be here and build a family-like culture,” Bushue said. “I want to build an environment that allows students to succeed and prepares them for opportunities to continue to grow and peak even after they graduate from Lake Land.”
Mark your calendar for the GRAND
of the
Land College Effingham Technology Center July 30, 2025
In November, Michael Baker, Manager of Strategic Planning and Innovation from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, joined Lake Land College President Josh Bullock for a proclamation of National Apprenticeship Week.
Courtney Yockey, President/CEO of Effingham Regional Growth Alliance, highlighted the personal and community-wide benefits of apprenticeship with a keynote address.
A native of Mount Vernon, Illinois, Bushue, competed in both cross country and track & field at Eastern Illinois University, where she earned numerous awards and honors. Bushue previously served as the cross country head coach at Mattoon High School from 2023-2024.
KC Summers, JB Esker & Sons, North American Lighting and 3 Sisters Logistics (pictured above) were all honored for participating in apprenticeships with Lake Land.
For more information contact: Bonnie Moore
Director of the Center for Business & Industry 217-238-8260 or bmoore71258@lakelandcollege.edu