Original sentence: The prize was awarded by the Aspen Institute in March 2017
Edited sentence: "From the moment students enroll, Lake Area Technical Institute (LATI) is structured so that students have a great chance of both completing their degrees and gaining the hands-on skills needed to land a good job,” said Josh Wyner, Executive Director of the Aspen Institute’s College Excellence Program.According to Aspen's research, Lake Area Tech has one of the best graduation rates in America.In addition to Aspen, Lake Area Tech has been recognized as a Military Friendly School, the top community college in the nation for graduation rate by the Chronicle of Higher Education, a Niche-recognized community college, and a top Digital Community College.The Prize was awarded by the  Aspen Institute in March 2017 in Washington, D.The school has also been applauded for providing degrees that lead directly to employment.following an intense data collection process by Aspen officials that included a rigorous review of critical elements of student success including learning, completion, and employment after college.“With clear, rigorous programs aligned to available jobs, Lake Area Tech shows the way to not just high graduation rates, but degrees with high value for both students and employers alike