Located in Kiel, WI, Sargento is a company that places great emphasis on a positive and supportive work culture. The company’s premise is based on its founder, Leonard A. Gentine’s philosophy: “Hire good people and treat them like family.

Sargento demonstrates its passion for bringing out the best in its employees by partnering with Lakeland University. At Sargento, you will join a supportive work environment where you will gain professional skills while leading projects aligned with business goals. You’ll gain real-world experience that will serve as a springboard for your career while you grow your professional network.

Career opportunities at Sargento include positions in Food Safety & Quality, Human Resources, Marketing, Information Technology, Finance/Accounting, and more.

Sargento offers its employees opportunities to participate in young professional events, team-building activities, exercise classes, healthy living challenges, summer picnics, discounted tickets to events and attractions, and access to a company store.

Students in this program with Sargento will work 2^nd shift on the production floor. Wages begin at $21/hour. Sargento offers competitive tuition benefits. When coupled with Lakeland University scholarships, you will complete your first year of college with little to no debt.

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Located in Kohler, WI, Kohler Hospitality or Destination Kohler is a company that places great emphasis on memorable experiences for employees and guests alike. from five-star lodging and spa experiences to world-class golf and outdoor adventures, there’s no other place like it in America.. As the site for the 43^rd Ryder Cup in September 2021, there is no other place in Wisconsin to experience luxury hospitality!

Destination Kohler demonstrates its passion for bringing out the best in its employees by partnering with Lakeland University in the Sheboygan Co-Op Year Program. At Destination Kohler, you will join a supportive work environment where you will gain real-world experience that will serve as a springboard for your career while you grow your professional network.

Career opportunities at Destination Kohler include positions in Hotel Management, Event Management, Restaurant Management, Human Resources, and more.

Destination Kohler offers its employees opportunities to participate in free or reduced-price meals, paid uniforms, Kohler discounts on products including golf and hotel rooms.

Students in this program with Destination Kohler will work 2^nd shift in housekeeping, front desk, or restaurants. Wages begin at $14/hour. Destination Kohler offers competitive tuition benefits after 30 days of employment for students working 30 hours or more. Additionally, students choosing to work in housekeeping are eligible for a textbook benefit valued at $500. When coupled with Lakeland University scholarships, you will complete your first year of college with little to no debt.

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"Other companies use their people to build a business, but at Johnsonville, we use our business to build our people." Ralph Stayer, Owner

Launch your professional career at one of the area’s leading companies. Careers at Johnsonville are plentiful. Johnsonville hires Members within finance/accounting, information technology, human resources, logistics and supply chain, marketing and sales, manufacturing, and more.

By starting your career at Johnsonville, you will enjoy an environment where every member is encouraged to follow their passions and try new things – both on the job and outside of work. Take it from Kiel, Maintenance Team Lead at Johnsonville:

“The best thing I like about working at Johnsonville is the opportunity potential. You can be whatever you want to be, all you have to do is work toward that goal through education and hard work.”

Johnsonville members enjoy a supportive culture with a focus on strengthening our local community by fully developing the God-given talents and potential of its members. Johnsonville provides monetary support and product donations to organizations where Members volunteer their time. Members have access to on-site and near-site health clinics, a 15,000-square-foot on-site fitness center, and confidential counseling sessions through Johnsonville’s Member Assistance Program to support Members and their families.

Students in this program with Johnsonville will work 2^nd shift on the production floor. Wages begin at $22/hour. Johnsonville offers competitive tuition benefits. When coupled with Lakeland University scholarships, you will complete your first year of college with little to no debt.

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Lakeland offers many attractive programs that lead to degrees in business, the sciences, the humanities, and the arts. Examples include programs in Hospitality Management, Industrial Analytics, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, and Food Safety and Quality. You can visit Lakeland.edu/degrees to see all of Lakeland’s programs. After completing the first year, you will be able to continue in any degree program Lakeland offers to earn an associate or bachelor’s degree.

Students will enroll in several classes in fall and spring semesters; some courses address core knowledge while others address career skills and will be completed primarily on the job. We attempt to connect learning across classes and workplace experiences, so it is relevant and meaningful.

Students will have the same advisor and attend most of their classes together on Lakeland’s main campus so they can support one another, which we refer to as a learning community. The majority of coursework is delivered face-to-face or on the job.

This program is offered through LU’s Kellett School, which is designed for busy working adults. Therefore, the emphasis is on completing coursework leading to a certificate or degree rather than participating in traditional student life such as living in a dormitory, playing a sport, or singing in the choir. That said, Kellett students, as a part of their enrollment, have access to many Lakeland programs, services, and facilities including LU’s wellness center.

Students who wish to participate in this program need to apply for admission following the university’s standard process including submitting high school transcripts. Entrance tests such as ACT are optional. Additionally, applicants will complete an interview with university staff to determine readiness for the unique career opportunities offered through this program. Finally, applicants will complete an interview with a partner employer. In order to study in this program, candidates must be hired by an employer who is also participating in this program.

Yes and no. To participate, you will need to be hired by one of our partner employers. You can choose who you apply to work for, but the employer must also choose to employ you. Interviews with employers will be scheduled prior to the start of the program.