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Medical assistants, also known as "clinical assistants," are the healthcare professionals who help keep hospitals, doctor’s offices, and clinics running smoothly. They complete a variety of administrative and clinical tasks…
Guide to Medical Assisting career pathsMedical administrators are responsible for making sure that healthcare facilities are operating efficiently. They perform the administrative tasks needed to keep clinics and hospitals functioning, and this allows doctors…
Guide to Medical administration career pathsDental assistants are qualified individuals who provide patient care and support as dentists perform procedures and routine exams. They are an integral part of the dental team; they work alongside dental hygienists…
Guide to Dental assisting career pathsA registered nurse (RN) is a healthcare professional who has completed the necessary education and training to obtain a nursing license, allowing them to practice nursing within their jurisdiction. RNs play a crucial role…
Guide to Nursing career pathsNursing assistants, also called nurses’ aides or CNAs, are the individuals who assist patients with activities of daily living and other healthcare needs. They can work in many different settings. Most nursing assistants work…
Guide to Nursing Assisting career pathsPursuing a career as a veterinary technician or assistant can be an excellent option for animal-lovers seeking a more affordable and accelerated degree program that doesn't require attending veterinary medical school. The veterinary technician…
Guide to Veterinary Assisting and Technology career pathsThe partnership aims to broaden access to veterinary care through a three-day Fix the Future® spay and neuter event.
The partnership will provide discounted online RN-to-BSN and MSN coursework for Air Evac Life team nurses.
The new program is a collaboration between Western Kentucky University’s Ogden College of Science and Engineering and the University of Kentucky College of Medicine-Bowling Green Campus. It will give medical students the opportunity to work alongside faculty on real-life research.
The pilot program has been established through House Bill 6, which was passed by the Kentucky General Assembly in the 2026 Regular Session. It will evaluate whether financial incentives for caregivers elevates kindergarten readiness outcomes.
The Promise Scholars Program is designed to help recent graduates from Letcher County Central High School prepare for a successful transition to college.
The nearly $40,000 grant will support workforce development, educational opportunity, and reentry initiatives.
The grant will allow the program to receive new equipment that will give students the opportunity to practice imaging on infants’ heads and brains.
Bank of America awarded the college with $50,000 to support the region’s workforce development. In a separate grant, the Truist Foundation provided $30,000 to support career advancement for resettled immigrant families.
The funding comes from the Kentucky Community and Technical College System's (KCTCS) TRAINS initiative and, along with partner funding, covered tuition for the 2026 paramedic cohort in full.
The partnership will work to collect and preserve oral histories and document Black Hoosier history.
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