About the Program of Study
In cooperation with local employers, Lake Michigan College provides training for men and women enrolled in formal Apprenticeship Agreements approved by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training. Such training programs include academic instruction as well as on-the-job training and usually take a minimum of two years to fours years to complete.

Skilled Trades Technology Degree
A student who has completed the academic requirements of a U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship with a minimum of 30-credit hours may also elect to participate in the graduation ceremony and receive a Lake Michigan College Skilled Trades Technology Certificate of Achievement in recognition of their accomplishment.

The Associate Degree in Skilled Trades Technology is designed for those apprentices that have received a Completion Certificate from the US Department of Labor or possess a registered journeymen card. The degree incorporates the courses taken under the student's apprenticeship training, additional advanced level courses, and general education courses. Upon completion of the degree program with a minimum of 61-credit hours, a student can apply for graduation and be awarded an Associate in Skilled Trades Technology.

Certificate and Degree Options Requirements

Scholarship Opportunities
In addition to several general scholarships that are based on academic excellence, need, and other criteria, the following scholarships are available to students enrolled in the Skilled Trades Technology program:

• American Electric Power Scholarship
• Elisha Gray II Scholarship
• Lakeshore Rotary Joe Carver Memorial Scholarship
• Harry B. Ross Scholarship

To see if you qualify for one of these scholarship, please visit the Financial Aid section of our website.