central lakes COLLEGE

Central Lakes College Staples and Brainerd is one of Thirty-two Minnesota State Universities and Colleges offering excellent, affordable education in Forty-six communities across the state. Central Lakes a comprehensive technical and community college educating about Four-thousand students each year.

The institution offers more than seventy degrees and career education programs recognized through industry standards. The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, following a site team evaluation in 2002, accredited Central Lakes College  for Ten more years.

Central Lakes College  has cooperative programs linked with universities and colleges such as the College of St. Scholastica, the University of North Dakota, Southwest Minnesota State University,  Minnesota State University, Mankato, and Bemidji State University.

CENTRAL LAKES COLLEGE ATHLETICS

Producing a quality product on the field and on the court is the goal of the Raiders Athletic Department. The College's student athletes are encouraged to reach their potential through demanding daily training. Those who are willing to dedicate their efforts and time to a competitive college athletic program are invited to participate in Raider athletics.