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Dual Credit Bridge to Success welcomes area high school students
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) welcomed 117 rising sophomores, juniors and seniors to its first Dual Credit Bridge to Success event. Students received insights into various career pathways and transfer options to help them make informed decisions about their academic and professional futures. Brittany Foley from the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance…
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Big Sandy Community and Technical College partners with businesses to place students into workforce
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community and Technical College recently celebrated Going Pro Signing Day events with Elliott Contracting and Pikeville Medical Center, marking the successful placement of students into the workforce following specialized training programs. Elliott Contracting Elliott Contracting, a multi-trades commercial contractor with divisions in electrical, mechanical and general contracting, teamed…
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BSCTC hosts ‘Chautauqua’ performance
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community and Technical College invites you to attend a “Chautauqua” performance April 17 from 11:40 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Gearheart Auditorium located on the Prestonsburg Campus. Nancy Green became one of the first prosperous African American women in the U.S. Green was born enslaved in Montgomery County, Kentucky, in…
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BSCTC celebrates triumph in plumbing training program
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community and Technical College announced the successful completion of its plumbing training, an achievement made possible by support from various companies through the TRAINS funding program. This unique effort, designed to meet the varied needs of the workforce, bridges skill gaps and enhances career growth possibilities. The program was a cooperative…
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BSCTC announces essay contest in honor of Professor John P. Carroll
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy CTC has announced the first-ever John P. Carroll Essay Contest. Open to high school and college students in eastern Kentucky, the contest honors the legacy of the late Professor John Carroll, who taught at the college for 20 years and served as the program coordinator of BSCTC’s Education Program. “John Carroll…
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BSCTC will offer paramedic training program beginning in August
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community and Technical College has been approved to offer a paramedic training program beginning in August. Building upon its existing emergency medical services curriculum, BSCTC will provide hybrid paramedic classes with sessions conducted one day a week. Chris Gilley, BSCTC EMS program coordinator/instructor, expressed his excitement about the addition of the…
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Big Sandy hosts EKY Regional Science & Engineering Fair
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) recently hosted the East Kentucky Regional Science & Engineering Fair. Students in grades 4-12 were invited to display their scientific talents to earn a spot at the Kentucky Science & Engineering Fair. This program brings creativity and involvement from the community and allows students to explore…
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William G. Duke Golf Scramble set for May 10
The Big Sandy College Educational Foundation Inc. will host its annual William G. Duke Golf Scramble on Friday, May 10, at Stonecrest Golf Course in Prestonsburg. This day is about giving while you golf. It allows you to invest in the future, ensuring BSCTC students have access to educational resources and opportunities necessary to achieve…
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Over 100 ATC students compete in annual SKILLS USA competition
PAINTSVILLE — Big Sandy Community and Technical College’s Mayo Campus hosted a display of talent with over 100 area technology center students from Floyd, Johnson, Magoffin, Martin and Pike counties competing in the annual SKILLS USA competition. Keithen McKenzie, Dean of Technical Education at BSCTC, expressed his enthusiasm for hosting the event and witnessing the…
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The Nest at BSCTC continues to provide support to students
PRESTONSBURG — Each month, over 100 students at Big Sandy Community and Technical College visit The Nest located on the Prestonsburg Campus. The Nest is a resource center catering to the needs of BSCTC students. The Nest offers essential resources to students facing various challenges, including food insecurity. With a commitment to ensuring no student…
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