Make Your Story EPIC Series
Explore dozens of career fields at Lake Area Tech College’s day-long camps and Tech Days. Each event provides students with hands-on learning experiences. Registration is free and lunch is provided. Lake Area Tech’s camps are a great way to get to know the campus, meet instructors, and discover potential career fields!
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EPIC Camps
TK One-Day Diesel Camp
Spots are full, new registrations will be added to the waitlist.
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 | Wednesday, July 23, 2025
9:30AM – 4:00 PM
This year’s TK Diesel Camp takes place on two dates. Please choose which day works best for you.
Open to students in grades 10-12
Lake Area Technical College and TechKnowledge are proud to announce a One Day Diesel Camp for high school students interested in learning more about becoming a John Deere Diesel Technician. You’ll engage in collaborative, hands-on mechanical projects, tackle real-world challenges, and learn the ins and outs of John Deere Equipment. All of this unfolds under the guidance of our certified Diesel Technology instructors, industry experts, and alongside current student technicians.
Limited to 15 students each day, Sign up by May 31st
EPIC Campus Visit Days
Senior Tech Days
October 30, 2024 – Completed
February 5, 2025 – Completed
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Open to students in grade 12
These visitation days are fun-filled, information-packed, and help high school seniors decide the direction of their future. The day starts by allowing the students to fill the shoes of a Lake Area Tech student (we promise – no exams). Students find out what it’s like to attend class by getting into some great discussions with instructors and current students, working in the labs, and meeting new friends. Visitors then eat a free lunch and absorb information on the admissions process, applying for financial aid and scholarships, locating housing, and more! Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend.
Junior Tech Day
April 16, 2025 – Taking place in the MET ag shop
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Open to students in grade 11
Junior Tech Day is a fun-filled, information-packed day that will help high school juniors jump-start their decision process and provide direction for their future. Students find out what a day in the life of a Lake Area Tech student is like by meeting instructors and current students, working in the labs, doing hands-on activities, and meeting new friends. Career exploration is the focus. Visitors then eat a free lunch and absorb some basic information on the admissions process, applying for financial aid and scholarships, locating housing, and more! Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend.
