LMC offers specialized classes through Extended Education

Community members interested in life-long learning opportunities can enroll in several specialized classes throughout the Spring semester.  

The Department of Extended Education includes customized training, workshops, workforce training, extracurricular activities, and general interest classes for non-degree-seeking students. Community members can explore new interests and learn new skills through these opportunities. Businesses can also partner with LMC to create customized employee training opportunities.  

Classes are offered in short workshop formats or meet regularly at LMC’s Benton Harbor Campus, 2755 E. Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor; South Haven Campus, 125 Veterans Blvd., South Haven; or Allegan Tech Center, 2891 116th Ave., Allegan.  

"Extended Education classes offer individuals the opportunity to learn a skill or gain knowledge in a short time," LMC Director, Extended Education Chad Dee said. "We want to offer our community members an alternative to a traditional 14-week commitment." 

The following programs are being offered between January-March: 

CDL-A Trucking   

Dates: Multiple dates available; 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Location: South Haven Campus. Cost: $4,900. 

Concert Choir    

Dates: Jan. 16-April 24; 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Location: Benton Harbor Campus. Cost: $10. Registration deadline: Feb. 13.  

Instrumental Chamber Ensemble   

Dates: Jan. 16-April 19; 3-5 p.m. Tuesday, 9:15-11:25 a.m. Friday. Location: Benton Harbor Campus. Cost: $10. Registration deadline: Feb. 13.  

Jazz Band   

Dates: Jan. 16-April 24; 3:40-5:50 p.m. Wednesday. Location: Benton Harbor Campus. Cost: $10. Registration deadline: Feb. 13.  

Conversational French   

Dates: Jan. 22-March 4; 5:30-7 p.m. Monday. Location: Benton Harbor Campus. Cost: $75. Registration deadline: Jan. 18. 

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) – Allegan Tech Center 

Dates: Jan. 30-March 15 or April 30-June 14; 5:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. Location: Allegan Tech Center. Cost: $800. Registration deadline: Jan. 19 or April 19. 

English as a Second Language   

Dates: Feb. 5-April 17; 6-7:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday or Feb. 6-April 18; 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Location: Benton Harbor Campus. Cost: $150. Registration deadline: Jan. 29. 

Genealogy 

Dates: Feb. 6-March 7; 1-3 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Location: Benton Harbor Campus. Cost: $150. Registration deadline: Feb. 5. 

Marine Maintenance Technician   

Dates: Feb. 2-March 22; days and times vary. Location: Virtual via Macomb Community College and South Haven Campus for AED, CRP, First Aid Training & Final Assessment. Cost: $5,500. Registration deadline: Feb. 1.

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) – South Haven Campus 

Dates: March 19-May 3; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. Location: South Haven Campus. Cost: $800. Registration deadline: March 8 

Little Red Hawk Volleyball Camp  

Dates: March 19, 26, April 9, and 16; 4-5:30 p.m. (3^rd-4^th grade), 5:30-7 p.m. (5^th-6^th grade), Tuesday. Location: Benton Harbor Campus. Cost: $65. Registration deadline: March 19. 

Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider – CPR Training  

Date: April 3; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday or April 20; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Location: Benton Harbor Campus. Cost: $50. Registration deadline: March 27, April 13. 

To register visit lakemichigancollege.edu/community-ed. For more information, contact Chad Dee at 269-927-4851 or ExtendedEd@lakemichigancollege.edu.