Lakeshore College awarded SCEDC’s 2025 Economic Driver of the Year Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
11/07/2025
CLEVELAND, WI —
Lakeshore College was honored by the Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation with the 2025 Economic Driver of the Year Award during the Annual SCEDC Celebration Nov. 6. The college received the award in partnership with Lakeland University. This is the first time the organization has recognized two institutions with the award in a single year.
“We are grateful to the Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation for this honor and the opportunity to stand beside our strong partner, Lakeland University,” said Dr. Paul Carlsen, president of Lakeshore College. “This award is a testament to the joint impact both institutions of higher learning have on Sheboygan County.”
Lakeshore College received the honor due to its strong faculty and staff, commitment to the community, the economic impact our graduates have in the surrounding area, and the ability to adapt to employer needs. Lakeshore continues to drive growth and opportunity in Sheboygan County through higher education.
ABOUT LAKESHORE COLLEGE
Lakeshore College, formerly known as Lakeshore Technical College, is a comprehensive community and technical college educating more than 9,000 students annually. Students enroll at Lakeshore to master real-world, employable career skills and start their pursuit of a bachelor’s degree. Lakeshore faculty and staff are focused on providing each student an individualized learning experience.
Lakeshore College is a nationally recognized two-year college. The college was ranked #2 in the nation by Washington Monthly, #17 in the nation by Forbes, #2 in the state by WalletHub.com, a top-150 two-year college by the Aspen Institute, a 2024 Bellwether Award winner, and named the 2021 Large Business/Industry of the Year by the Chamber of Manitowoc County.
Approximately 800 students graduate from Lakeshore each year, and associate degree graduates report earning a median salary of $61,355 within six months of graduating. In addition to the Cleveland campus, Lakeshore educates students at learning campuses in downtown Manitowoc and downtown Sheboygan. Classes are also offered at additional sites throughout the district. Visit Lakeshore at lakeshore.edu.
