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Located in the heart of Florida, Lake-Sumter State College provides students with the opportunity to pursue their goals and join Florida’s dynamic workforce. We embrace our mission as a community college to increase access and opportunity for all learners in the communities we serve. Under the leadership of President Heather Bigard, we are embarking on a bold journey to transform the ways in which we connect and educate our students while embracing our rich history of high-quality education and personalized student support services. We currently serve over 8,500 students each year and plan to grow to over 10,000 in the next several years. The rapid growth in the Orlando metropolitan area, particularly in our service area of Lake and Sumter Counties, is driving growth, innovation, and workforce demand in an array of industries offering high-skill, high-wage positions. By rapidly adapting and responding to this demand, Lake-Sumter State College will continue to be the premier workforce engine driving training and education opportunities in these counties. This is an exciting time at Lake-Sumter State College! When you join our team, you’ll have the opportunity to connect and collaborate with incredible faculty and staff who are focused on making a real difference in the lives of students in our community. Together, we will create a significant impact to meet the needs of today’s students and prepare for future generations.

The best thing about LCS is our people, the warm community and commitment of our students and staff. These elements lie at the core of a LCS education and the “pride of school"​ radiates from so many who have experiences here. Our beautiful campus, a fantastic 315-acre outdoor classroom with a lake, fields, forests and small residences, enhances this pride. It doesn’t feel like a school at all. Yet, our graduates receive offers of admission to exceptional universities around the world, following their passion in a variety of fields.

Situated in a pleasant part of Hampstead, Lakefield has offered training in Cookery, Food & Drink Service and Housekeeping for 60 years. Our exceptional formula for preparing motivated and highly skilled individuals has allowed our trainees to immediately enter full time employment once qualified. Lakefield is part of the Netherhall Educational Association and it provides Hospitality Services for the 120 bed Netherhall Hall of Residence for Students. The Netherhall complex also hosts numerous large scale functions throughout the academic year. Our most popular Course is The Lakefield Diploma: A 2 year, full-time programme which enjoys wide support from leading members of the Hospitality Industry. This uniquely delivered programme, comprising 3 level 2 NVQ Diplomas in Professional Cookery, Food & Beverage Service and Housekeeping, provides the high level multi-skilling that the Hospitality Industry requires.

Lakehead University offers an exceptional and unconventional education that can help you become who you want to be. The University’s focus is nurturing scholarship. Lakehead is an innovative, comprehensive university that values the potential in all its students, giving them the highest chance of success. For every student who knows what they want to achieve and is committed to their own success, we provide an education focused on independent thinking, unconventional scholarship, and a close sense of community. Over 8,700 students and 2,000 faculty and staff learn and work in ten faculties at Lakehead Orillia and Lakehead Thunder Bay, home to Ontario’s first new Faculty of Law in 44 years. Lakehead is consistently among Canada’s Top 10 undergraduate universities in Maclean’s Magazine University Rankings), as well as ranking highly in Canada for its innovative research (Re$earch Infosource). Lakehead Orillia maintains its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) status. Click the link to take a virtual or an in-person tour - www.lakeheadu.ca/future-students/campus-tours Click the link to ask questions about Lakehead University - www.lakeheadu.ca/studentcentral/ask-lakehead For more information about Lakehead University, visit www.lakeheadu.ca.

Lakehead University offers an exceptional and unconventional education that can help you become who you want to be. The University’s focus is nurturing scholarship. Lakehead is an innovative, comprehensive university that values the potential in all its students, giving them the highest chance of success. For every student who knows what they want to achieve and is committed to their own success, we provide an education focused on independent thinking, unconventional scholarship, and a close sense of community. Over 8,700 students and 2,000 faculty and staff learn and work in ten faculties at Lakehead Orillia and Lakehead Thunder Bay, home to Ontario’s first new Faculty of Law in 44 years. Lakehead is consistently among Canada’s Top 10 undergraduate universities in Maclean’s Magazine University Rankings), as well as ranking highly in Canada for its innovative research (Re$earch Infosource). Lakehead Orillia maintains its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) status. Click the link to take a virtual or an in-person tour - www.lakeheadu.ca/future-students/campus-tours Click the link to ask questions about Lakehead University - www.lakeheadu.ca/studentcentral/ask-lakehead For more information about Lakehead University, visit www.lakeheadu.ca.