Fall 2025 applications for the Lake Land RANGE engineering program are now available on the College’s website.

RANGE, the Recruitment and Advancement of the Next Generation of Engineers, was established in 2024 to support students pursuing high-demand careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). All students in the program receive a tuition scholarship, free specialized tutoring and a cohort class schedule to ensure success in the program.

Lake Land has also created partnerships with local universities to ensure all RANGE graduates are granted admission into competitive four-year engineering programs. Currently, RANGE graduates are guaranteed transfer into the University of Illinois and Southern Illinois University Carbondale engineering programs, with more university partnerships coming soon.

“Right now, the fastest-growing job markets in our area are in the STEM field,” Mathematics Instructor Bambi Jones said. “This program helps support students to excel in these crucial fields and provide a strong workforce for our community.”

All high school seniors interested in a STEM major are eligible to apply for the RANGE program. To apply, visit the Lake Land College RANGE webpage at LakeLandCollege.edu/range. 

To learn more about the RANGE program, contact Mathematics Instructors Sarah Harley at sharley@lakelandcollege.edu or Jones at bjones@lakelandcollege.edu.