Robert “Bob” T. Green, former Senior Vice President of Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corporation (now BE NKY Growth Partnership) dedicated much of his life to helping Northern Kentucky’s youth succeed in their education and careers. Now, even two years after his death in 2024 at age 79, his advocacy for education and workforce development […]
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Gateway Community & Technical College Summer Fest returns to Florence July 18
Gateway Community & Technical College’s annual summer festival is returning to Florence. On Saturday, July 18, Gateway will host its annual Summer Fest at its Boone Campus in Florence, located at 500 Technology Way. The free community event is scheduled from noon to 2:30 p.m. Summer Fest offers a range of family-friendly activities, including face […]
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Covington to buy Gateway building, sell it to increase tax revenue
What you need to know The City of Covington plans to buy the building that formerly housed Gateway Community and Technical College’s Professional Services Center and Massage Clinic, located on Scott Boulevard across from the Kenton County Public Library branch, and then sell it to office developers. “We would use this to create or attract […]
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Gateway to honor local leaders, alumni at 2025 Gateway to Greatness Awards
Gateway Community & Technical College will recognize three key contributors to Northern Kentucky at its fourth annual Gateway to Greatness Awards Luncheon. The ceremony will be held on May 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Drees Pavilion in Covington. This year’s honorees include Safran Landing Systems, Karen Finan, and Chris Dye, each selected […]
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Kentucky’s GED pass rate reaches 79%, aiming for 85%
Kentucky is ahead of the nation when it comes to the percentage of students passing the GED, state lawmakers heard Tuesday. But state education officials say more progress is needed. The state had a 79% pass rate for the GED (general educational development) in fiscal year 2023 compared to a pass rate of 75% nationally, […]
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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 Community & Technical College to host automotive careers summer camp
Gateway Community & Technical College is hosting an automotive career summer camp for rising high school sophomores, juniors or seniors. June 12 through 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., students will learn shop safety, shop tools, lube oil and filter change, fluid checks, tire rotation, brake inspections, tire alignment, warning lights and basic diagnostics. […]
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New Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship campaign encourages adults to go to college
Never Underestimate You! That’s the mantra behind a new campaign for the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship, an effort to boost education and employability among adults. The scholarship, which Gateway Community & Technical College began offering in 2017, offers up to 60 hours of free tuition for anyone who has not yet earned an associate degree. […]
