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Mentor Schools, Lakeland Community College, and Lake County Commissioners Forge Innovative Partnership to Strengthen Educational and Workforce Opportunities in Northeast Ohio

PAINESVILLE, Ohio, October 16, 2023– Lake County is at the forefront of educational and workforce innovation as Mentor Schools, Lakeland Community College, and Lake County Commissioners announce a new transformative partnership that will allow for a newly created Workforce Development position for both Mentor Schools and Lakeland Community College.

This initiative is committed to enriching educational and workforce opportunities, bridging workforce training gaps, and enhancing prospects for students and residents throughout Northeast Ohio.

The partnership underscores our shared commitment to expanding and aligning workforce development in Lake County, ensuring brighter prospects for our students, and providing broader access to College Credit Plus (CCP) programs. Lake County Commissioners have generously supported this visionary collaboration, recognizing its potential to advance the educational and economic well-being of our residents. Please click here to read the entire press release. 

From the left: Commissioner John Plecnik, Morris W. Beverage, Jr. President of Lakeland Community College, Commissioner Richard J. Regovich, Dr. Joe Glavan, and Commissioner John R. Hamercheck.