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■ EDUCATION RESOURCES <br />Education attainment within Crow Wing County <br />at the high school level is very high compared to <br />the national average. The four -year college and <br />above attainment is low as a reflection of the tra- <br />ditional tourism /hospitality and manufacturing - <br />based economy. <br />Central Lakes College — Brainerd <br />Total Students: 3,860 <br />Crow Wing County <br />90.6% <br />U.S. Average <br />84% <br />uca on <br />e <br />Crow Wing County <br />21.1% <br />U.S. Average <br />27.0% <br />Key Programs That Support Economic Development (2008 Associate Degree Graduates) <br />• Accounting (19) • Engineering - General (8) <br />• Admin Assistant (3) • Machine Tool Technology (2) + certificates <br />• Business Administration (20) <br />• Photographic /Video Tech (9) <br />• Commercial Art (6) <br />• Computer Network /Telecom (9) <br />• Mechanical Drafting /CAD (4) <br />• Robotics Technology (10) <br />• Welding (2) + certificates <br />• Diesel Mechanics Tech (1) + certificates <br />• Construction /Heavy Equip (certificates) <br />• Medical Administration /Assistant (11) <br />• Nursing (46) <br />• Horticulture Operations (6) <br />Bridges Career Academies and Workplace Connection <br />This is a local program for high school students to gain <br />exposure to career options through the utilization of local <br />employers. Students have an opportunity to attend a <br />Career Exploration Day, participate in Job Shadowing, <br />engage in Student Internships, and attend a Career <br />Academy focused on specific areas, such as: <br />• Nursing <br />• Business and Administration <br />• Manufacturing <br />• Applied Engineering <br />• Health Sciences <br />This is an outstanding and innovative approach to building <br />career awareness and aligning students with local employ- <br />ment options. <br />Students Attending Career Exploration Day. <br />Brainerd Lakes Area Development Corporation ■ SWOT Analysis and Action Plan 9 <br />