TradesNKY, a nonprofit that provides trades training to students, is expanding its presence into five new schools in Kenton County: Holmes Middle School in Covington Independent Public Schools and Turkey Foot Middle School, Twenhofel Middle School, Woodland Middle School and Summit View Academy in the Kenton County School District. “This expansion represents another major step […]
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Campbell County Schools, TradesNKY launch manufacturing initiative
TradesNKY and Campbell County Schools are expanding the hands-on career pathways for PK-12 students with the development of a regional manufacturing pathway known as MAKE. This partnership links classroom learning with real workforce opportunities, guiding students from elementary school through exploration in middle school and hands-on experience, credentialing and technical training in high school, ultimately […]
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TradesNKY announces four new members to board of directors
TradesNKY, a nonprofit organization that brings trades education into public schools, announced the addition of four new members to its board of directors on Monday. “TradesNKY is committed to connecting students, educators and industry leaders to strengthen the skilled trades pipeline in our region,” said Lorraine O’Moore, executive director of TradesNKY. “These new board members […]
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Kenton County awards $400K for middle school trade programs
A Northern Kentucky-based nonprofit that focuses on building the region’s skilled trades workforce will receive $400,000 from Kenton County. On Jan. 13, the Kenton County Fiscal Court approved $400,00 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for TradesNKY. This funding will cover one-time startup costs to establish a hands-on, trades-based career exploration and skills development program […]
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TradesNKY names first executive director
TradesNKY, a Northern Kentucky-based nonprofit focused on building the region’s skilled trades and workforce pipeline, has appointed its first executive director. Lorraine O’Moore, an experienced professional in Northern Kentucky’s nonprofit sector, was appointed as executive director. O’Moore is tasked with leading TradesNKY’s strategic development, fostering relationships with schools and employers, and expanding practical career pathways […]
