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Oct 14

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🚗 Two dozen Automotive Technology students sharpened their interview skills during mock interviews with 17 area employers. It was valuable practice for students and a chance for employers to connect with the next generation of skilled technicians. #AutomotiveTechnology #auto #career

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Oct 14

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Not one, but TWO Raiders were honored by the NJCAA this week!
🏈 Maurice Kirksey was named DIII #NJCAAFootball Offensive Player of the Week!
🏈 Gaziyah Carter was named DIII #NJCAAFootball Defensive Player of the Week! #NJCAA #football #collegefootball

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Oct 14

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CLC students now get FREE rides to approved locations on Brainerd & Crow Wing County Public Transit! Download the app and check your student email for the code to enter.

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Oct 14

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The Occupational Skills Program celebrated #IndigenousPeoplesDay with #frybread, #wildrice hot dish and meaningful conversations. Students learned about Indigenous cultures through personal stories, connection and community.

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Oct 13

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🥎 Last weekend, our Softball team welcomed alumni back to the field for the annual Alumni Game! We loved catching up with former Raiders and celebrating the connections that make CLC Softball special. Here are our current players alongside CLC alumni. #softball #collegesoftball #sports #college #athlete

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Oct 12

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Horticulture Club volunteered to help a local pumpkin grower get their pumpkins on the carts and ready to sell. 🎃✨ #pumpkin #halloween #jackolantern

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Oct 12

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Work at CLC!
We're hiring a Heavy Equipment Operations faculty (Unlimited Full-Time). Apply online by Oct. 23 at https://tinyurl.com/y638jepz

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Oct 12

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Today, we honor Indigenous Peoples Day by celebrating the histories, cultures, stories and contributions of Indigenous peoples, past and present. At Central Lakes College, we believe in learning from one another, listening to Indigenous voices, and building a future rooted in understanding, respect and connection. #IndigenousPeoplesDay

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Oct 12

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Future healthcare professionals in action! 🩺
More than 100 students attended the 2026 Young Scientist Conference at CLC Staples. Thanks to Sourcewell's sponsorship and the support of our RN and LPN students, campers experienced a simulated emergency room and explored careers in healthcare. #YoungScientists #Healthcare #staplesmn #CLC #centrallakescollege

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Oct 10

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Our Arboriculture students recently got to work transforming the Alpine Currant planting bed in the north parking lot. Along the way, they gained hands-on experience in shrub hedge maintenance and put their new skills to the test. Stay tuned to see this space come to life. #Arboriculture #horticulture

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Oct 10

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Epic sunrise over our Brainerd campus earlier this week 💙❤

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Oct 9

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Horticulture students splitting a huge fern and bromeliad. Two plants turned into 20+ plants, which will grow for several months and be ready for the campus greenhouse sale this coming May! #horticulture #greenhouse #plants

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