Kentucky launches apprenticeship program for social services
Gov. Matt Bevin announced an innovative new registered apprenticeship pilot program aimed at strengthening social services careers throughout the Commonwealth.
Why CTE Matters
February is national Career and Technical Education Month. I think it its a great idea to have a month where we as a nation can take the time to learn more about and appreciate all that career and technical education offers our students.
Nursing the pathway to success
A new pathway helps students earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing faster, with lower costs and more opportunities to earn credentials along the way.
Making connections that change lives
Fern Creek High School’s Ivy Plus Academy is helping students get into and pay for colleges that they never imagined they could attend.
KDE offering regional dual credit training sessions
In November, the Kentucky Department of Education will hold seven regional dual credit training sessions designed for guidance counselors, high school principals, instructional supervisors, superintendents and other district decision makers involved with dual credit. Participants can learn more about implementation of dual credit programming in their schools and districts alongside partners from their region. The free sessions will cover several [...]
Students make themselves at home in new workspace
Adair County High School’s new virtual learning academy offers expanded online learning and an increased focus on college- and career-readiness.
Making science relevant
Williamstown Independent biology teacher named 2016 Outstanding Biology Teacher of the Year.
Students soaring toward college thanks to Falcon Academy
Hickman County's Falcon Academy is a dual credit program that provides the opportunity for juniors and seniors to earn college credit while still in high school, all at no cost to the students.
Scholarship helps high school students take dual credit classes
Kentucky high school juniors and seniors have until May 15 to apply for a scholarship to help pay for dual credit classes taken at a Kentucky college or university. The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority’s (KHEAA) Mary Jo Young Scholarship provides assistance with tuition and textbook expenses for up to two classes each semester. Scholarships can only be used in [...]
Henderson County students get head start in early childhood education
Named as one of nine career and technical education programs in the country that work, Henderson County High School’s early childhood education program gets students ready for careers.