LTC Foundation
$3,000,000+
Student Scholarships Given to Over 3,000 Students
$15,000,000+
Foundation Donations Over 5 Years
LTC Foundation
Formed in 1976, the LTC Foundation operates as a non-profit, tax-exempt organization. It secures private sector support that benefits the students of Lakeshore.
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Supporting Dreams
Vision
Giving the gift of education is what the LTC Foundation is all about. Through the generosity of our donors we can give a gift that lasts a lifetime.
Mission
The LTC Foundation plays an important role in a student’s academic pursuit. Our aligned mission and purpose seek to assist students with the financial support to attend college.
Purpose
The Lakeshore Technical College Foundation, Inc. enhances the productivity, profit, and leadership resources within the Lakeshore community.
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Why Give
The LTC Foundation raises about $700,000 per year to support Lakeshore students. Funds that are raised support student scholarships, emergency grants for needs like gas or groceries, and program enhancements like our $6 million Froedert & Medical College of Wisconsin Center for Healthcare Excellence.
Scholarship Categories
Scholarship Application Deadlines
Fall 2024 Semester
- Existing Students: June 7, 2024
- High School Students: March 31, 2024
- Kohler Foundation Advantage Scholarship: April 7, 2024
- Promise: March 31, 2024
Student Stories
The LTC Foundation offers scholarships to new and continuing students pursuing a degree or technical diploma in one of our 70+ programs offered.
Scholarship applicants are considered for all available opportunities with the submission of one online application each semester.
The online application for student scholarships for fall 2024 applications will open February 1st. All applications must be submitted by June 1, 202, to be considered for a spring 2024 scholarship.
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Alumni
Lakeshore Technical College Alumni are making a difference in our communities and giving back to students. See how you can stay involved and connected after graduation. Contact us HERE!
CREATE A SCHOLARSHIP OF YOUR OWN
PROGRAM AND PROJECT SUPPORT
Scholarship is one of our initiatives. The LTC Foundation operates two scholarship cycles each year in November and April to award more than 70 scholarships for all areas of programming. One application is completed by a student and their qualifications are measured against every award for eligibility. The LTC Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Committee will administer your scholarship and select award winners based on the donor’s criteria. Award winners will be announced each time the award is made. To create a new scholarship, please contact Christine Loose, Executive Director of the LTC Foundation, at 920.693.1700 or at christine.loose@gotoltc.edu. Let us help you to create a scholarship of your own!
The LTC Foundation, Inc. supports many programs to meet the needs of the future. Interested in sponsoring a specific program? As the campus and needs of LTC grow, the LTC Foundation, Inc. plays an important role in partnering private-funding of campus projects. If you are interested in participating in a building project, please contact us at ltcfoundation@gotoltc.edu or 920.693.1000. Naming rights may be available for specific projects.
GIVE TO THE GREATEST NEED
CAMPAIGNS
The LTC Foundation is the receiving agent for all in-kind, non-cash contributions made to Lakeshore Technical College.
Campaign for Oral Health: We are raising funds to start a Dental Hygiene program at Lakeshore Technical College. There is a shortage of Dental Hygienists throughout the counties Lakeshore serves as well as nationwide. In addition, we are raising funds for student scholarships. We can meet the needs of 1/3 of our students who apply for scholarships each semester. Students who receive a scholarship have a 25% higher graduation rate than their peers who do not receive a scholarship.
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LTC Foundation Scholarship Golf Event 2024!
WEDNESDAY JULY 17, 2024
- Date: July 17, 2024
- Place: Kohler's Blackwolf Run, featuring the Meadow Valleys and Baths Courses
SCHOLARSHIPS MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE
Additional Event & Scholarship Details
Event Title
All proceeds support student scholarship programs at Lakeshore Technical College.
Details
Foursomes: include all golf fees, cart, lunch at midway, beverages (2), bottled water, a sleeve of Taylormade golf balls, and special patio progressive at Baths course patio after play.
Market value per Foursome is $1,450
More about the Baths at Blackwolf Run course:
- Opened June 2021 this is a 10-hole, par 3, course with holes ranging from 60-170 yards.
- 2-acre putting green course (with challenges) 18 holes (play any hole in any order).
- Course was designed by Chris Luetzke, a 30-year veteran and protégé of Pete Dye, with partner Herb Kohler.
- Riding carts are not available, but pull carts will be available. Small carry bags (free), hickory shafted clubs and rental clubs are available.
Sponsorship Oppourtunities
- Exclusive Tournament Sponsor: $6,000 (includes two foursomes and premier sponsor banners)
- Patio Party Sponsor on Bath’s: $4,000 (includes one foursome and XL patio party welcome banner)
- Business Sponsor: $3,500 (includes one foursome, complimentary cocktails and snacks at the patio party, lunch, golf cart (1) and logo on the course and materials).
Our Dedicated Board Directors
The LTC foundation is fortunate to have dedicated board directors from all areas of our community. Our foundation board directors have various backgrounds in manufacturing, hospitality, small business, private, and public corporations, family foundations and more.
2023-2024 Board of Directors
- Ross Niemi – President
Executive VP and COO – The Metal Ware Corp. - Mike Mrdjenovich – Past President
Retired – Hub International Ltd. - Mike McEvoy - Treasurer
Executive VP and COO – Sargento Foods - Lee Van Boxtel
President CMS – Bemis Manufacturing - Jesse Brotz
HR Manager – Plastics Engineering Co. - Jutta Furca
Sales Professional – Towsleys Inc. - Don Hammond
Executive VP/CFP – M-Squared/Mersberger - Sister Jane Kinate
Councilor, Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity - John C. Miller
Retired – Miller – St. Nazianz, Inc. - Ryan Neville
President Northeast Market – Froedtert Holy Family Memorial - Randall Roethel
Representative – Principal Financial Services, Inc. - Justin Selle
President and CEO – HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital - Sachin Shivaram
CEO – Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry - Paul Weaver
Business Developer - Mike Vander Zanden
President and CEO – Amerequip - Cassie Zinkel
Senior Talent Acquisition – Kohler Company
Emeritus Directors
- Jeff Deprez
Executive Director, Great Lakes Training and Development Center - Neil Desmond
Vice President/General Manager, Ametek - Don McAdams
Retired, Johnsonville Sausage LLC - Steve Mirecki
President, Color Craft Graphic Arts
Contact Us
Our LTC staff members are here to help and answer any of your questions regarding the Foundation, alumni, donations, or scholarships.
Our Team
Kristy Liphart
Vice President of Institutional Advancement
920.693.1854
Kim Koeppen
Assistant to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement
920.693.1852