Again this December, students and area artists will use their creativity to fight hunger throughout the region. Members of the Lake Superior College Art... more »
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LSC and the Jamar Company Receive State Job Skills Funds
Lake Superior College and The Jamar Company received a $162,000 Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) grant to create a Lean construction training program for The Jamar Company’s workforce. “The goal of this project is to train a cross-functional team of employees, ” said Steve Wagner, LSC’s Vice President of Workforce and Community Development. “Applying Lean... more »
New Face: Kristin Joseph
Kristin Joseph started July 1 in Workforce Training and Community Development as an administrative assistant. Her position includes coordinating customized training and assisting with continuing education classes. She previously worked as a counselor at the Minnesota Sex Offender Program in Moose Lake. She holds an A. A. degree in occupational therapy. She also has extensive... more »
Lake Superior College to Provide Workforce Training for Northstar Aerospace; Grant Signing on June 25
Paul Moe, Executive Director of the Minnesota Job Skills Partnership; Richard Tvedten, Director of Continuing Education/Custom Training for the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities; Dr. Kathleen Nelson, President of Lake Superior College; and John Eagleton, President and CEO of Northstar Aerospace sign the grant agreement. Lake Superior College has been awarded a Minnesota Job... more »
State Grant Funds Entry-level Manufacturing Training Program
Ninety lower-income workers in the Duluth area will have the opportunity to be trained for entry level manufacturing and industrial sewing positions and move up the career ladder to better-paying jobs. SOAR Career Solutions, Lake Superior College and the Department of Employment and Economic Development’s Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) will lead the two-year training... more »
Lake Superior College Receives Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Grant
Funds will go toward “Lean Healthcare”? training at St. Luke’s A major state grant promises to increase efficiency, enhance quality, and improve employee satisfaction at St. Luke’s, one of the region’s largest health care systems. The Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) has awarded a $287,897 grant to Lake Superior College to develop “Lean Healthcare”? training... more »
Tess Dandrea Joins Hermantown Chamber Board
Lake Superior College’s Tess Dandrea (right) has been named to the Hermantown Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Dandrea is an LSC Customized Training Representative, specializing in the health care industry. Originally from Duluth, Dandrea has resided in Hermantown for the past 10 years. In addition to serving on the Hermantown Area Chamber Board... more »
Tess Dandrea and Roger Reinert Receive “Volunteer of the Year” Awards
Visit Duluth (VISD) recognized Tess Dandrea of LSC’s Custom Training and Roger Reinert, adjunct faculty, as “Volunteers of the Year.” Dandrea was recognized for her membership committee work and Reinert was recognized for his facilitation work. more »
Lake Superior College Receives Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Grant
Funds will go toward “Lean Health”? training at SMDC Health System A major state grant promises to increase efficiency, enhance quality and improve employee satisfaction at the region’s largest health care system. The Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) has awarded nearly $400,000 to Lake Superior College to develop “Lean Health”? training for SMDC Health System.... more »