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Barton Construction Tech graduate lands job with local company
February 20, 2025
Story and photos by Joe Vinduska After graduating from Barton’s Construction Tech program in just one semester, Great Bend native Brecken Carroll immediately found employment and started earning a...
The Palace Theatre: A Student-Led Kansas Business
February 19, 2025
If you asked anyone in Oakley, Kansas, to name one of the town’s most unique treasures, chances are they’d direct you to the Palace Theatre. But what is it that makes this local spot so special?...
Encourage Your Students to Take Advantage of Career and Technical Student Organizations
February 19, 2025
Starting in middle school, students often have an array of extracurricular activities to choose from — athletics, music, drama, robotics and much more. In the 2023-24 school year, 26,032 Kansas high...
What's the Difference Between a Certificate and a Certification Program?
February 14, 2025
Keeping track of everything you hear about your child’s education can be as difficult as decoding their slang. (What in the world is “sigma?” And is it a good or a bad thing?) Creating a Generation...
The Kansas Career Sunflower: Career Guidance for Students
February 13, 2025
The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) Kansas Career Sunflower is used in school districts to encourage career exploration. The sunflower helps students discover different occupation...
Local High School Student Completes Barton EMT Program; Goes to Work for Great Bend Fire and EMS
February 7, 2025
Story by Joe Vinduska Courtesy photo by Chelsea Mitchell Photography When Great Bend High School student Trey Milsap was a youngster, he took a tour of the Great Bend Fire Station, which left him...
Empowering Students Through Real-World Learning: Meet the CAPS Network
January 23, 2025
As parents and educators, we want students to find their passions, develop skills and chart a meaningful career path. Enter the Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) Network, an innovative...
Kansas 4-H Clover Classroom Activities added to HirePaths
December 18, 2024
Kansas 4-H and HirePaths are now sharing career-related content to help youth learn about high-demand jobs and skills related to Kansas careers. As part of this partnership, many activities from the...
WSU Tech’s ShockStarter Program Is Win-Win for Wichita
December 10, 2024
An innovative work-based program is helping the Wichita ecosystem by granting businesses access to affordable marketing services while also providing Wichita State University and WSU Tech students...
Senior Exit Interviews Help Students Build Confidence
November 22, 2024
High school teachers in a variety of subjects work to help prepare students for job interviews and other professional interactions. One school in eastern Kansas has a tradition of going a step...
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