EUSTIS, FL, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Lake Technical College has been named a 2026 Best of Florida Regional Award winner, a milestone recognition arriving as the college celebrates its 60th anniversary. The honor underscores Lake Tech’s core mission to serve as an integral component of economic growth and development across local communities by delivering high-quality career-education and training opportunities. A premier public institution dedicated to workforce development and adult education, the college combines hands-on instruction with strong local employer partnerships to offer over 30 fast-track career certificate programs in high-demand fields including healthcare, public safety, manufacturing, transportation, hospitality, IT, and more.
Driven by industry-expert instructors and strong local employer partnerships, Lake Tech empowers students to gain real-world skills and build successful, high-wage careers with minimal debt. The college’s student-first approach translates to outstanding outcomes across its career-technical education programs, achieving a 100 percent licensure pass rate, a 90 percent program completion rate, and an 86 percent job placement rate.
“Earning a 2026 Best of Florida Regional Award during our 60th anniversary year is a powerful testament to the impact our students, faculty, and industry partners make every day,” said DeAnna Thomas, President of Lake Technical College. “Our mission remains focused on providing accessible, high-quality training that leads directly to meaningful careers, driving economic growth and development throughout the communities we serve.”
To meet growing workforce demands, the college provides accessible learning options across multiple convenient regional locations. Operations span the Main Campus in Eustis, specialized facilities in Tavares, including the Institute of Public Safety, the Transportation Innovation Hub, and Veterinary Assisting, and the newest expansion, the Lake Technical College South campus in Clermont. In addition to technical programs, Lake Tech extends educational access throughout Lake and Sumter Counties by offering comprehensive adult education classes in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and GED® test preparation.
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