Laker Nation News Lake Land Holds Celebratory Luncheon for National Apprenticeship Week Posted on November 16, 2023 In honor of National Apprenticeship Week, Lake Land College held a celebratory luncheon to recognize business partnerships and apprentice accomplishments. The event began with a declaration of National Apprenticeship Week from Lake Land College President Josh Bullock. Robert Woolum, apprentice program supervisor at North American Lighting, provided the event’s keynote address. The celebration also included a panel of apprentices and business partners. All apprentices in attendance who had enrolled at Lake Land College since November 2022 were honored with a celebratory signing in recognition of their commitment to apprenticeship. The following apprentices and their respective employers participated in the signing. Apprentice Company Logan Blackburn Hydro-Gear Allie Sharp Montessori Kids Universe of Effingham Hadley Seaton North American Lighting Mahayla Bryant 3 Sisters Logistics, LLC Chase Hollingsworth 3 Sisters Logistics, LLC “It is such an incredible honor to celebrate our apprentices and the success of our ‘Earn and Learn’ programs,” said Bonnie Moore, director to the Center for Business and Industry. “The opportunity that apprenticeship brings to our students and our business partners is a true recipe for success. We are so very proud of our apprentices, our apprenticeship programs and the Laker Advantage that apprenticeships provide to our communities.” To learn more about Lake Land’s apprenticeship programs, contact Moore at 217-238-8260 or bmoore71258@lakelandcollege.edu. -30- Read More Laker Nation News