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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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BSCTC has over $200K available in scholarship funding
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community and Technical College has over $200,000 available in scholarship funding and invites students to apply now. Madison Taylor is an example of the impact of scholarships. She is a first-year student enrolled in the dental hygiene program at the Mayor campus of BSCTC and has been honored as a recipient…
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BSCTC announces honors lists
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community and Technical College announced the outstanding achievements of students who earned a place on the dean’s and president’s lists for their exceptional academic performance during the fall semester of 2023. The dean’s list represents high-achieving individuals who have consistently maintained a 3.5 GPA or higher and enrolled in 12 credit…
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FBI recruiters visit BSCTC, seeking future electronic technicians
PRESTONSBURG — In an initiative to discover the next generation of electronic technicians, the Federal Bureau of Investigation recently sent two recruiters, Ron Laughlin and Matt Hall, from the Louisville branch to visit the electrical programs at Big Sandy Community and Technical College. The goal of this visit was clear: to identify and recruit talented…
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Elliot Contracting collaborates with BSCTC to offer real-world apprenticeship model opportunities
PRESTONSBURG — Elliot Contracting, a construction and contracting company based in Pikeville, is working alongside Big Sandy Community and Technical College to provide apprenticeship model opportunities for students pursuing technical careers. The collaboration bridges the gap between classroom learning and real-world experience, empowering students in their chosen fields. Elliot Contracting will work closely with BSCTC…
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