Seven students completed Lake-Sumter State College’s inaugural Lineworker Boot Camp preparing them for a competitive and high-demand career as a lineworker. Lineworkers may not be a household name, but their work impacts all of us – especially during storm season. Lineworkers and related career specialties are critical to the energy industry as utilities work to…
Students are set to complete the Lake-Sumter State College’s Lineworker Boot Camp next week after an intensive six-week course preparing them for a competitive and high-demand career as a lineworker. Lineworkers may not be a household name, but their work impacts all of us – especially during storm season. Lineworkers and related career specialties are…
This message was sent to all students on June 25, 2020. Students, As we continue to plan our return to campus for fall semester, Lake-Sumter State College remains committed to protecting the health and safety of our students, employees, and campus visitors. Our fall semester schedule was built with this mind while also remaining committed…
This message was sent to the entire Lakehawk community on June 24, 2020. Dear LSSC graduates, Over the past few months, we have all faced significant disruptions—both as a college community and in our personal and professional lives. These circumstances were particularly distressing for the Class of 2020. In March, I shared that we planned…
On June 10, Campus Security was notified of a burglary that occurred to a Facilities storage building on the east side of the Leesburg Campus. This burglary occurred on Tuesday, June 9, between 7 pm and 9 pm. The suspect is identified as a short, stocky, white male with dark hair, a tattoo sleeve on…
To the Lakehawk Community, Our hearts are heavy as we grieve the needless killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis and other killings around the country to racism, ignorance, and hate. I strongly condemn these acts of injustice and hope that the circumstances surrounding Floyd’s death are thoroughly investigated and that justice is served. At Lake-Sumter…
Proposed Fee Modifications for 2020-2021 Lake-Sumter State College is providing public notification of proposed changes in student fees for the 2020-2021 academic year. In accordance with Florida Statutes 1009.23(20), Lake-Sumter State College is notifying the community of proposed changes in institutional student fees before their consideration at the District Board of Trustees of Lake-Sumter State College…
Dear Lakehawk Community, I want to take this opportunity to share with everyone in our community about Lake-Sumter State College’s response to the COVID-19 situation and our ongoing efforts. Our faculty and staff all participated in successfully implementing what I believe, upon later reflection, will be the hardest and most significant achievement in their personal…
Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, the LSSC Foundation and Lake Cares Food Pantry will offer a drive-thru food bank for LSSC students on May 21. Students will receive a package with nutritious meals and fresh produce to last over a week. WHO: Any LSSC student who took a class in or is…
Lake-Sumter State College has received $299,840 from the Florida Pathways to Career Opportunities grant program for a new electrician apprenticeship program. “The Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant puts funding behind a time-tested workforce education model focused on talent development and reducing the statewide skills gap,” said Governor Ron DeSantis in a press release from the…
The City of Leesburg Electric has donated a bucket truck to the LSSC Foundation for LSSC’s Energy Programs, increasing real-world training experiences for future lineworkers in the Electrical Distribution Technology program. The truck was formerly part of Leesburg’s fleet and was replaced with a newer vehicle on their standard replacement cycle. “Lake-Sumter State College is…
As we continue to respond to COVID-19, LSSC made the decision to move all Summer 2020 courses to an online delivery method, including courses starting on June 22 (Summer B). These changes have been completed and you can now see the updated Summer 2020 course schedule in the Course Search and Schedule Planner. You will…
