Kentucky Leaps 20 Spots in National Education Ranking »
Annual ‘Quality Counts’ survey shows gains in academic standards, achievement FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 12, 2012) – Kentucky’s ranking in an annual grading of all states on key education indicators rose dramatically this year, placing the state 14th in the nation for its work on academic standards, the teaching profession and many other variables related to [...]
UCM success story: Chassadi Strong »
Breathitt Countian Chassadi Strong is a strong supporter of the University Center of the Mountains because that’s where she obtained her bachelor’s degree and she is working on a master’s degree. She graduated from HCTC in 2006 with two degrees – Associate in Arts and Associate of Applied Science in Human Services. Just one year [...]
Perry Distributing, Tony Watts and Breathitt Life Skills Acknowledged »
Breathitt County Skills Inc., represented by Tony Watts (center), is honored as a KCTCS Benefactor by HCTC President Dr. Steve Greiner and KCTCS President Dr. Michael B. McCall. The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) honored 35 of the state’s leading individuals, businesses, and foundations for their generous philanthropic and voluntary support during the [...]
Breathitt School system has 4 indictments (Update) »
In a shocking development in a case that involved an adult, Charles Andrew Mitchell, 27, of Breathitt County, accused of several sex related crimes against minor children under the age of 16 years old, 4Breathitt School System members have been indicted. According to the indictments, Superintendent Arch Turner, along with David Napier, teacher Michael Blowing and [...]
Vickie Combs named HCTC New Horizon Award winner »
HCTC Senior Director of Human Resources Vickie Combs is honored as the New Horizons Award of Excellence winner in the administrative staff division. She will be honored at a statewide conference this month. Combs is honored for leading a team at HCTC in the development of an annual performance review process that better fit the [...]
2011 HCTC graduates honored »
2011 HCTC graduates honored Hazard Community & Technical College commencement ceremonies were held Saturday, May 14 at The Forum. A total of 822 students received 1,659 credentials-which is a record number in the history of the college. Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science degrees were awarded along with diplomas and [...]
Mrs. Clara Gabbard Regional Finalist for State Award »
Clara Gabbard, a preschool teacher at LBJ Elementary, recently received word that she had been chosen as a finalist for the Kentucky Outstanding Civic Education Leadership Award. The judges agreed that it was amazing and impressive to read about what Mrs. Gabbard is doing for her students and the Commonwealth of Kentucky through her work [...]
GED graduates may now apply for Byrd Scholarships »
FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 29, 2011) — Kentuckians who have taken the General Educational Development (GED) test since July 2010 and achieved at least a 2700 composite score may apply for a Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship. The scholarships, worth up to $1,500 per year, are administered by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA). GED [...]
Students show their proficiency at Skills USA competition »
Students from five Area Technology Centers, including Breathitt County, and HCTC competed in the Skills USA competition at the HCTC Technical Campus, demonstrating their proficiency in the following areas: Carpentry, Welding, Residential Wiring, Diesel Technology, Automotive Service, Computer Maintenance Technology, Technical Drafting, Architectural Drafting, and Leadership. Tony Back, regional Collegiate Director and HCTC faculty member, [...]
LBJ Cybers Advance to State »
LBJ Elementary School is so proud to announce that Adrianna Coomer and Makenzie Neace will be moving on to the state STLP championship in May as state-selected cyber reporters. The STLP or Student Technology Leadership Program allows students to learn and demonstrate skills using technology. One of those skills is writing news articles using computers [...]
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