What Lake Technical Center does

Lake Technical College (also known as Lake Tech, previously Lake-Sumter Vocational-Technical Center) is a public charter technical college founded in 1963 and operating from its main 37.5-acre campus at 2001 Kurt Street, Eustis, Florida. Sponsored by the Lake County School Board under Florida School Law 1002.34 since July 2004, the institution delivers 36+ career-technical certificate programs spanning Agriculture, Architecture & Construction, Business Management & Administration, Health Science, Hospitality & Tourism, Human Services, Information Technology, Law/Public Safety & Security, Manufacturing, and Transportation/Distribution & Logistics. Programs range from 300 to 1,400 clock hours and lead to industry certifications (ASE, NATE, EPA 608, HVAC Excellence, Microsoft Office Specialist, CMA, CVA). The college also offers Adult Education services (GED, ESOL, Academic Skills Builder) and a Corporate & Community Training division.

The college operates across five physical sites: the Eustis main campus, the Institute of Public Safety (IPS) extension campus in Tavares (1994) with state-of-the-art firing and driving ranges, the Clermont Instructional Service Center (opened April 2016 in a joint venture with Lake-Sumter State College), the Lake County Animal Shelter site in Tavares housing Veterinary Assisting (opened January 2021), and the Transportation Innovation Hub in Tavares (opened August 2024 in partnership with the City of Tavares) housing diesel and automotive programs. Technology infrastructure is industry-standard rather than proprietary: hands-on labs across all trades, Canvas LMS for online course delivery, and standard computer systems for IT programs. No AI/ML, API, or proprietary software platform is disclosed.

Revenue mechanics are hybrid and subsidy-driven. Tuition is highly affordable at $2.88 per instructional hour (with program totals ranging from ~$864 for EMT to ~$3,456 for Electricity); GED/ESOL/ASB classes are $30 per semester. The bulk of operating funding flows from state appropriations and tax dollars through its Lake County School Board charter sponsorship, supplemented by federal and state financial aid, scholarships, veterans benefits, and a Corporate & Community Training fee-for-service stream. The college reports 90% program completion, 86% job placement, and 100% licensure rates as headline KPIs, and is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and Cognia, with program-specific accreditations from CAAHEP, NATEF, Florida State Board of Nursing, and others.

Name

Lake Technical Center

Legal name

Lake Technical College

Website

http://laketech.org/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Lake Technical College is a public charter technical college in Eustis, Florida, offering 36+ career-technical certificate programs across healthcare, trades, manufacturing, IT, and public safety to adult learners and high school dual-enrollment students in Central Florida.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Career and Technical Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Charter Career & Technical Education (CTE) Schools (EDAJACAK), Adult High School Diploma Completion Programs (EDAAABAB), Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Career technical education
• Vocational training programs
• Workforce development training
• Adult education services
• Public charter technical college

Headquarters

HQ city

Eustis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Students pay tuition on a per-hour basis ($2.88/hour plus books and fees) for career-technical certificate programs. GED/ESOL/ASB programs charge $30 per semester. Various program-specific tuition rates are published (e.g., Veterinary Assisting ~$2,160, HVAC ~$2,160, EMT ~$864, Medical Assisting ~$2,592). The institution is a public charter school supported by tax dollars and state funding.
2. Financial Aid and Grants: Students may apply for federal and state financial aid, scholarships, and veterans educational benefits to fund their education.
3. Corporate and Community Training: The college offers customized training programs for businesses and organizations through its Corporate and Community Training division.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lake Technical College is a public charter technical college offering over 36 career-technical certificate programs (300 to 1,400 hours each) across ten career clusters including healthcare, skilled trades, IT, manufacturing, public safety, and hospitality, primarily serving adult career seekers with affordable tuition at $2.88/hour. The college also delivers adult basic education (GED, ESOL), corporate and community customized training, and dual enrollment for high school students. Programs are delivered in-person at five campus locations in Central Florida supplemented by Canvas LMS online delivery.

Product overview

Lake Technical College is a public, post-secondary technical college offering career and technical education programs in Central Florida. The institution provides over 36 career-technical certificate programs across eight career clusters: Agriculture, Architecture & Construction, Business Management & Administration, Health Science, Hospitality & Tourism, Human Services, Information Technology, Law/Public Safety & Security, Manufacturing, and Transportation. Programs range from 300 to 1400 hours and include both credit programs and adult education services (GED, ESOL). The college operates multiple campuses including the Main Campus in Eustis, Institute of Public Safety in Tavares, Clermont location, Lake County Animal Shelter instructional site, and the Transportation Innovation Hub. The institution also provides corporate training and dual enrollment opportunities for high school students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Institute of Public Safety: Extension campus offering law enforcement, correctional officer, firefighter/EMT, and public safety telecommunication programs
• Transportation Innovation Hub
• Center for Advanced Manufacturing
• Lake Technical College Clermont

Products and services

• Veterinary Assisting 750-hour program preparing students for employment in the veterinarian industry, covering veterinary science, animal care, surgical assisting, and disease control. Located at the Lake County Animal Shelter instructional site.
• Electricity 1200-hour program preparing students for employment or advanced training in electrical construction industries, covering residential and commercial electrical work. Tuition approximately $3,456.
• Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 1 750-hour program preparing students for employment in the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning/refrigeration field with troubleshooting and system design training. Tuition approximately $2,160.
• Accounting Operations 1050-hour program preparing students as accounting clerks and assistants using double-entry accounting principles, financial statements, and QuickBooks training. Tuition approximately $3,024.
• Administrative Office Specialist 900-hour program preparing students for careers in business administration using technology, office procedures, and Microsoft Office skills. Achieved 100% placement rate.
• Emergency Medical Technician (ATD) 300-hour program providing training in prehospital emergency medical care, physical exams, trauma assessment, and airway maintenance. Tuition approximately $864.
• Medical Assisting 900-hour program preparing students for medical assisting careers with administrative skills, clinical procedures, EKG, phlebotomy, and 200 hours of practicum. CAAHEP accredited since Spring 2013 with 96.5% exam passage rate (2020-2024).
• Nursing Assistant Program preparing students for employment as certified nursing assistants in long-term care facilities.
• Paramedic (ATD) Advanced emergency medical services program preparing students for paramedic licensure.
• Patient Care Technician Program training students in patient care procedures for healthcare settings.
• Pharmacy Technician Program preparing students for pharmacy technician roles under licensed pharmacist direction.
• Phlebotomy Program training students in blood drawing and laboratory specimen collection.
• Practical Nursing Program preparing students for practical nursing licensure and employment in healthcare settings. Offered at Clermont instructional service center.
• Baking and Pastry Arts Program training students in baking and pastry preparation techniques for hospitality careers.
• Professional Culinary Arts & Hospitality 1200-hour program training students alongside professional chefs in appetizers, soups, salads, entrees, and desserts.
• Cosmetology Program preparing students for careers in cosmetology including hair, nails, and skin care services.
• Cloud Computing & Virtualization Program training students in cloud computing technologies and virtualization platforms.
• Computer Systems & Information Technology (CSIT) Program preparing students for IT careers with computer systems and information technology training.
• Florida Law Enforcement Academy Comprehensive law enforcement training program for Florida peace officer certification. Delivered at the Institute of Public Safety extension campus.
• Basic Recruit Training Program for Florida Correctional Officers Law enforcement training program for correctional officer certification in Florida.
• Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician - Combined Combined training program for firefighter and EMT certification.
• Public Safety Telecommunication Program training students for careers in public safety communications and dispatch.
• Advanced Manufacturing and Production Technology Program preparing students for careers in advanced manufacturing and production technology. Delivered at the Center for Advanced Manufacturing facility.
• Aluminum Welding and Fabrication Program focusing on aluminum welding techniques and fabrication skills.
• CNC Production Specialist 600-hour program teaching CNC programming, setup procedures, blueprint reading, and machining skills.
• Industrial Machinery Maintenance 1 Program training students in industrial machinery maintenance and repair.
• Welding Technology Program teaching welding techniques and fabrication skills for manufacturing careers.
• Welding Technology - Advanced Advanced welding program for experienced welders seeking advanced certification.
• Automotive Collision Technology Technician 1400-hour program teaching vehicle assessment, repair, and refinishing using welding, sanding, and painting techniques. NATEF certified.
• Diesel Systems Technician 1 & 2 Programs training students in diesel engine repair and maintenance for heavy-duty trucks and buses. Delivered at the Transportation Innovation Hub.
• Master Automotive Service Technology 1 & 2 Programs training students in automotive diagnosis, maintenance, and repair using advanced diagnostic equipment. NATEF certified. Delivered at the Transportation Innovation Hub.
• Adult Education Programs GED preparation, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Academic Skills Builder (ASB), and adult basic education classes offered throughout Lake County at $30 per semester.
• Corporate & Community Training Customized training programs for businesses and organizations in Lake County, delivered through the Corporate and Community Training division.
• Career Dual Enrollment Programs allowing Lake County high school students to earn college credits through dual enrollment while completing their high school education.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% program completion rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lake-Sumter State CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreements allow Lake Tech graduates to transfer credits to Lake-Sumter State College for continued education. Joint venture in April 2016 opened Instructional Service Center in Clermont on LSSC campus.
• Lake County School Board (LCSB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLCSB is the charter sponsor of Lake Technical College. Lake Tech became a public charter school in July 2004 under LCSB sponsorship as authorized by Florida School Law 1002.34.
• CareerSource Central FloridacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWorkforce development partner providing job placement services and workforce training support for Lake Tech students and adult education participants.
• Orlando Health South Lake HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth Science program partner providing clinical sites for medical assisting students. Bonnie Onofre, Chief Nursing Officer, serves on Lake Tech Board of Directors.
• VCA Buffalo Ridge Animal HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterinary Assisting program partner providing clinical experience sites and employment pipeline for graduates.
• Central Florida HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare consortium partner providing clinical rotation opportunities for health science students.
• Lake County Animal SheltercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-located at shelter location since January 2021; Veterinary Assisting program housed at 12280 County Road 448, Tavares.
• City of TavarescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with City of Tavares to open Transportation Innovation Hub in August 2024. Provides facility and support for diesel and automotive programs.
• Cobb's Triangle TractorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiesel and agricultural equipment employer; owner Jerry Cobb serves on Board of Directors.
• GWS Tool GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerManufacturing partner providing industry insights, equipment, and employment opportunities for welding and manufacturing students.
• Area Chambers of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLake Tech is member of 7 area Chambers: Eustis, Tavares, Leesburg, Mount Dora, South Lake, Umatilla, and East Lake County. Supports community engagement and student recruitment.
• Del-Air Heating & Air-ConditioningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHVAC industry partner providing externship sites and employment pipeline for HVAC/R students.
• First National Bank of Mount DoraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness program partner providing internship sites and employment for accounting and business students.
• Mission InnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospitality partner providing culinary arts training sites and employment for culinary graduates.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Universal Technical Institute: Large publicly-traded for-profit technical college with comparable automotive, diesel, welding and HVAC programs — broad incumbent competitor in the same trades/transportation niche.
• Lincoln Tech: National for-profit chain of technical schools with overlapping programs (HVAC, automotive, healthcare, IT); broader incumbent competing on similar employer-hiring-pipeline promise.
• Florida Technical College: Private for-profit technical college in Florida with overlapping career programs in healthcare, IT, trades, and business; competes for the same adult-learner base.

Regional players

• Traviss Technical College: Polk County public postsecondary CTE institution with the same career-technical certificate model as Lake Tech, regionally adjacent and structurally comparable.
• Ridge Technical College: Public career-technical college in Winter Haven, FL with similar program structure (health, trades, IT, public safety) to Lake Tech.
• Mid-Florida Tech (Mid Florida Technical College): Technical college serving Marion and adjacent counties, comparable CTE certificate offerings to Lake Tech but operating in a different Florida catchment.
• Pinellas Technical College: Public CTE school in Pinellas County; matches Lake Tech's charter-under-school-board governance and career-certificate program mix, serving a different Florida region.

Direct peers

• Orange Technical College: Adult technical college operated under Orange County Public Schools with similar career-certificate programs, direct competitor for the same Central Florida adult-learner market as Lake Tech.
• Lake-Sumter State College: Local community college partner operating the Clermont joint-venture site with Lake Tech; offers overlapping associate-degree and workforce training, direct strategic peer and partner.

Others

• CareerSource Central Florida: Regional workforce development board that co-funds adult education and serves as a placement partner for Lake Tech graduates; not a direct competitor but a closely linked ecosystem participant.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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