Three Gateway Community & Technical College students transformed an idea into a prospective business thanks to the college’s first entrepreneurship class. Last week, Robert Turner, Dustin Jones and Mea Castrucci pitched VISUALAIZE, an idea for an app that uses artificial intelligence to aid with reading comprehension, to a live audience at Aviatra Accelerators Covington headquarters. […]
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Gateway lecture series examines how bills become law
Gateway Community and Technical College and Paralegal and Criminal Justice Programs will present the second installment of a lecture series examining how a bill becomes a law. The public session will begin at 6 p.m. on Oct. 4 at the Urban Metro Campus Center for Technology, Innovation and Enterprise – 516 Madison Ave. in Covington, […]
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Educational leaders discuss workforce development
Educational leaders at schools across Northern Kentucky discussed how their institutions are meeting the needs of today’s workforce. The panel members discussed the skills and qualities necessary for today’s workforce and how regional businesses can attract talent. Panelists included superintendent of Newport Independent Schools Tony Watts, Northern Kentucky University Director of Enterprise Engagement Jenny Sand, […]
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Gateway College celebrates workforce program graduates
Gateway Community & Technical College recently celebrated 14 new graduates from its LIFT workforce development program. Officially called the Logistics, Inventory Management, Facilities Management and Transportation program, the 10-week, free course of study is aimed to help underemployed adults develop valuable professional skills in high-demand fields. Student complete their training with the help of warehouse […]
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Gateway welcomes two new foundation board members
Gateway Community & Technical College’s Foundation Board has approved the nomination of two new board members, Ron Washington and John Wittenauer. Washington, a former Northern Kentucky law enforcement officer, is a product of Covington Independent Schools and a current Covington commissioner. Wittenauer, coming off of a career at Aristech Surfaces, owns Wittenauer Motor Sports. The […]
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NKY cities encouraged to create plans to ease impact of power system threats
State and local officials gathered in Boone County Tuesday to encourage local cities to create plans to ease the impact of Northern Kentucky power system threats. “The completion of a hazard mitigation plan makes cities and counties eligible for Federal Emergency Management Agency hazard mitigation assistance grants,” Kentucky Hazard Mitigation Planner Nick Grinstead said. Gateway […]
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Fall enrollment for Gateway Community & Technical College now open
Enrollment for Gateway Community & Technical College’s fall 2023 semester is officially open. Eight-week and 16-week fall sessions are set to begin on Aug. 14. To aid in the enrollment process, Gateway is hosting an Express Admissions and Enrollment event on Friday, July 7, at the Edgewood Campus. The event will be held from 9 […]
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Duke Energy grants $40,000 to Gateway lineworker program
The Duke Energy Foundation issued a grant in June for $40,000 to Gateway Community & Technical College’s lineworker certificate program, according to a press release from the school. “Funds from this year’s foundation grant will have an immediate impact on Gateway’s lineworker program,” the press release stated. “This summer, the college will install a number […]
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LISTEN: Challenging the stigma of community & technical college with Dr. Fernando Figueroa
This week on Mind Your Business, NKY!, LINK nky CEO Lacy Starling and business reporter Kenton Hornbeck discuss Kenton’s awful golf skills, spending money on vacation and ‘Hues of Innovation’, a traveling roadshow for black and brown entrepreneurs presented by an organization called “Network & Chill”. The event addressed how these entrepreneurs can get access to […]
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SPONSORED: Gateway to Greatness Luncheon honors Jeanne Schroer
By Jessie Eden This year, Gateway Community & Technical College will honor one of its longtime supporters at its annual luncheon event, Gateway to Greatness. The second annual “Gateway to Greatness” Awards Luncheon will take place on Tuesday, May 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Drees Pavilion in Devou Park. This year, Gateway […]
