Al Pscholka

Al is the Vice President of Enrollment, Marketing, and Government Relations at Lake Michigan College (LMC). He told us that there areΒ β€œlots of exciting things happening at LMC,” and proudly said to us that LMC was recently ranked as the best junior college in Michigan by a firm calledΒ β€œSmart Assets” out of New York. They were ranked #1 due to their excellent student-to-teacher ratio, their 79% retention rate, and the low cost of attendance. Most attendees pay no tuition and have their books paid for as well!Β 

On a slightly different subject, Al spoke about the Berrien Talent Collaborative. This is an apprenticeship program designed to helpΒ Berrien CountyΒ employers accessΒ a pool of skilled workers. This program will help fill that gap, benefiting students, employers, and the community. A partnership of Berrien Resa, LMC, the Southwest Regional Chamber,Β and theΒ Greater Niles ChamberΒ ofΒ Commerce runs it.Β 

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