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Barton Construction Tech graduate lands job with local company
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
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
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...
Local High School Student Completes Barton EMT Program; Goes to Work for Great Bend Fire and EMS
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...
Kansas 4-H Clover Classroom Activities added to HirePaths
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
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...
Empowering Future Innovators: The Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
Nurturing entrepreneurial talent encourages kids to think creatively, rewards innovation and sets Kansas up for a bright future. The Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge embodies these beliefs by giving...
Integrating Kids Feeding Kids Into Your Curriculum
It’s never too early to help students learn life skills and the value of helping others. Kids Feeding Kids teaches students about food insecurity and sustainability. The program partners with high...
Middle School Teachers Bring the Amazing Shake to Manhattan
The Amazing Shake is more than just an event; it's a transformative experience designed to equip young individuals with essential life skills. Originating as an initiative to bolster the confidence...
2024 Parent Perception Study Shows Kansas Parents Open to Skilled Careers, Alternatives to Traditional College
A recently completed survey of parent perceptions of post-secondary options and high-demand careers found significant changes since it was first conducted in 2019, including parents’ growing...
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