Central Lakes College

Central Lakes College is a community and technical college that has an annual enrollment of more than 4,000 students. The college offers courses in automotive technology, aviation, biology, business, child development, computer technology, criminal justice, dental assistant and earth science. It also offers study programs in engineering, environmental studies, geography, health, history, humanities, mass communications, music, nursing and mechanical drafting. The college organizes a range of events, such as volleyball summer league, engineering and manufacturing camp, Summer Theater and musical concerts. It offers learning assessment program that include basic skills, college-wide learning and program-level assessments. Central Lakes College is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System and maintains a location in Staples, Minn.