Group all help to bring the district’s vision to life. Executive Director of Lake Technical College, DeAnna Thomas recounts, “It really is a collaborative effort on all of our part. These entities are working hand in hand with the school district and post-secondary partners, to provide us with the data and information of what the future is looking like, particularly for business attraction and business retention here in the community.” She notes that for Lake Technical College the main goal is to provide high quality workforce training and contribute to economic growth and development in the region. “Having those partnerships ensures that, from secondary through post secondary, we’re offering quality programs that actually meet the needs of the employers and that these students are coming out highly skilled and ready for that real world of work.” Lake County Schools also offers a rich dual enrollment system, where students can earn certifications and 7 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 09 LAKE COUNTY SCHOOLS
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