Kentucky SkillsUSA earns top honor during national conference
SkillsUSA Kentucky earned SkillsUSA’s highest honor for state organizations during the annual SkillsUSA State Directors Association professional conference in August.
Mercer County graduate places among the best at national welding competition
Trevor Ellis, a recent Mercer County High School graduate who placed 20th in the nation in welding at the SkillsUSA National Championships, is planning a career in welding.
Kentucky students display agriculture skills during School Garden Salsa Challenge
Students from across the Commonwealth gathered at the Kentucky State Fair on Aug. 18 to compete in the first-ever School Garden Salsa Challenge.
New VR experience will allow Kentucky students with disabilities to experience virtual field trips to learn about careers
Kentucky students with disabilities at three area technology centers will soon be able to explore career opportunities via virtual reality field trips.
Kagan Publishing and Professional Development to host training workshop for Kentucky teachers in September
The University of Kentucky Center for Next Generation Leadership will be hosting a Kagan Cooperative Learning Workshop on Sept. 25-26.
Kentucky one of five states to participate in Middle School Career Learning Network grant program
Kentucky is participating in a new national grant program – called the Middle School Career Impact and Learning Network – which will help establish the gold standard for what middle school career exploration should look like.
KDE’s Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee hears feedback on New Teacher Institute
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Career and Technical Education (CTE) Advisory Committee heard feedback and ideas for the New Teacher Institute at its meeting on May 7.
KDE offers Kentucky Career and Technical Education Summer Program scholarship for special education teachers
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Special Education and Early Learning is excited to announce a scholarship opportunity for special education teachers to attend the Kentucky Career and Technical Education Summer Program, scheduled for July 28-31 at the Galt House in downtown Louisville.
Fire science career and technical education pathway continues to expand in Kentucky
Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, two additional schools will introduce fire science courses, expanding the list of institutions offering the career and technical education (CTE) pathway.
Kentucky Board of Education honors Career and Technical Education Month during February meeting
Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) members recognized Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month during their meeting on Feb. 5-6.
