Northern Kentucky kids will have the opportunity to get behind the wheel of some heavy-duty construction equipment— with adult supervision, of course. Big Dig 2026, a hands-on construction event for kids, is set for March 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Boone County Fairgrounds. According to a press release, more than 20 […]
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Dayton state of the schools address highlights student achievements
The Dayton City Council chambers were nearly bursting Tuesday night, as the council prepared to hear Dayton Independent School District’s superintendent Rick Wolf deliver his second State of the Schools address. Instead, he let the students speak for themselves. Dayton senior Hailey McVey is enrolled in two Gateway dual credit classes; sociology and entrepreneurship. She […]
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Enzweiler Building Institute receives $5k in donated tools
Lowe’s donated over $5,000 worth of tools and materials to the Enzweiler Building Institute to enhance hands-on training for students, as part of their five-year, $100 million Hometown Hero’s program.
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Enzweiler Building Institute awarded $30,000 grant for scholarships, materials
The Enzweiler Building Institute was awarded a $30,000 grant from the RC Durr Foundation. Since its founding in 1967, the Enzweiler Building Institute has offered vocational education in Northern Kentucky. It hosts programs in carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, HVAC and other trades. “We are incredibly grateful to the RC Durr Foundation for their continued support […]
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Enrollments open for evening construction courses at Enzweiler Building Institute
The Enzweiler Building Institute, a four-year trade education program in Erlagner and Covington, announced open enrollment for the 2024-2025 evening construction trades programs. Each program is designed to mesh theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on experience. The instructors, who are industry professionals, work to ensure students are well-prepared to meet the demands of modern construction environments. […]
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Latonia Business Association honors local student with trade scholarship
Jewel Schmid, a local student who will attend Enzweiler Building Institute in the fall, was honored by the Latonia Business Association on Monday by Billie Mocabee as a recipient of one of the association’s annual $500 scholarships. The money will go towards expenses related to her welding education. “When she first started, she was an […]
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Enzweiler Building Institute receives $500,000 donation
The Drees Homes Foundation has donated $500,000 to the Enzweiler Building Institute to upgrade and maintain facilities, enhance operational capabilities, and support the development of new programs.
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Covington Academy for Heritage Trades announces introductory weekend
This weekend, the Enzweiler Building Institute will hold the second introductory weekend of the Covington Academy for Heritage Trades in 2024. The session is scheduled for Saturday, April 6, from 9 a.m. through 4 p.m. at the Enzweiler Building Institute, located at 3923 Winston Ave. in Covington. It will also include sessions at the academy’s […]
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Rand Paul promotes trades education during visit to Enzweiler Building Institute
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) visited the Enzweiler Building Institute in Latonia on Tuesday to learn about the institute’s programming, extol the virtues of trades education, and discuss his political platform. “These are good jobs,” Paul said. “A welder, a plumber, a carpenter, HVAC: All these are great jobs, leaving you solidly in the middle class […]
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New construction trades program graduates inaugural class
The Life Skills Training and Trade Certificate Program, offered through a partnership with Enzweiler Building Institute and the Life Learning Center, graduated their inaugural class on Thursday, Jan. 4. “We are immensely proud of our graduates and the synergies formed through our partnership with Life Learning Center,” said Brian Miller, executive vice president of the […]