Community Education for All Learners
Our Corporate Education division offers a wide variety of community education courses that will help sharpen your current skillset or open the door to a brand new skill. We encourage you to explore this page and learn all about what we have to offer. Whether you’re an individual looking to gain expertise in a new area, an employee looking to advance in your career, or an employer who would like to upskill employees – you’ve come to the right place!
Current Community Education for All Learners Offerings
Basic Auto Body Workshop
Hobby car owners and enthusiasts will love this five-day hands-on workshop led by Lake Area Tech Auto Body & Paint Technology instructor, Todd Bretschneider. Participants will gain a basic understanding of the following areas to take back to their projects at home.
- Welding + Sheet Metal Repair
- Plastic Filler + Sanding Techniques
- Paint Gun Setup and Primer Application
- Sealer and Base/Clear Application
- Fresh Finish Detail
Dates: October 28, 30, November 1, 5, & 7
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (A short meal break will be provided).
Location: Lake Area Tech Auto Body & Paint Technology Shop (13th Street NE in Watertown)
Registration Fee: $1,000 per person; minimum of eight participants, maximum of 10
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Submit Your Ideas
Our team strives to offer a wide variety of relevant courses that individuals and business/industry find valuable, but we also invite you to submit ideas for future classes, seminars, and workshops. Please email your ideas and expert recommendations to corped@lakeareatech.edu.
Ed2Go Online Courses
Ed2Go offers a wide range of convenient online courses to help you learn a new skill or advance in your career. Classes are offered in a variety of areas including Art & Design, Business, Computer Applications, Construction & Trades, Health & Fitness, Hospitality, Information Technology, and more.
Lake Area Tech Corporate Education
Terri Cordrey, Director of Corporate Education
Shane Swenson, Director of Outreach
605-882-5284 ext. 320
corped@lakeareatech.edu