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March 18, 2016 – The Leech Lake Tribal College received a $13,000 donation from LeRoy Staples Fairbanks towards a $50,000 endowment scholarship fund. This marks the beginning of the final phase of giving, with the remainder of the pledge to be completed later this year. Friends, family and staff members were present for the check presentation event hosted on campus. “What Mr. Fairbanks and his family have done is investing in the future of our community. In any successful community, there exist three characteristics: economics, leadership, and education. You need those three things to create community viability and I’m glad [...]

Everyone at LLTC would like to say Miigwech to the  Leech Lake Tax Commission for the donation of $5,000 to the “Clem Nason Memorial Scholarship Fund” carpentry program. The Leech Lake Tribal College offers certificates, diplomas, and degrees programs. This fund will have great impact on the students to afford costs associated with the program. The Leech Lake Tax Commission is always looking to find ways to positively impact the community and it was only logical to contribute to the future of Leech Lake through LLTC’s carpentry program. If you wish to donate to the College scholarship funds, please contact [...]

Press Release:  September 1, 2016 Hands-on solar installation paid internship opportunity for current  Leech Lake Tribal College’s Integrated Residential Builder students! Work with RREAL to install 200kW of solar on the Leech Lake Reservation, and obtain your needed registration to facilitate future work in the industry. Prepare your resume, be ready for an interview, and connect with Rochell Carpenter for more information by September 23rd! And for more details: On an individual level, low-income households spend on average 15% – 20% of their income on energy-related expenses. This puts a strain on already tight budgets and makes families significantly more [...]