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BCTC hosts Hour of Cyber workshop for 200 area high school students

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Bluegrass Community and Technical College hosted about 200 area high school students for its "Hour of Cyber: Smart Security Workshop" on May 8, part of its NSF-funded Cybersecurity for All initiative to build interest in cybersecurity careers.

BCTC receives $427K grant for recovery-to-work program

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Bluegrass Community and Technical College received a $427,622 grant to support its Recovery-to-Work Program, which provides workforce training and peer support credentialing for individuals in opioid recovery across central Kentucky.

BCTC receives $5,000 grant for rooftop garden water access

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Bluegrass Community and Technical College has received a $5,000 American Water Charitable Foundation grant to add water access to its rooftop garden, which provides fresh produce to students facing food insecurity through the college's HEART Food Pantry.

BCTC celebrates healthcare students at Going Pro signing day

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Bluegrass Community & Technical College celebrated its annual Going Pro Signing Day on April 22, recognizing healthcare and emergency service students who signed with major regional employers to begin professional careers.

BCTC Gets NiSource Support for Scholarships, Workforce Fund

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Bluegrass Community and Technical College receives $20,000 from the NiSource Charitable Foundation to support student scholarships and workforce development, continuing a partnership focused on preparing Central Kentucky residents for high-demand careers.

BCTC to Host First 'Reclaiming the Light' Take Back the Night Event

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Bluegrass Community and Technical College will host its first Take Back the Night event, "Reclaiming the Light," on April 16, 2026, to raise awareness about sexual violence and support survivors.

BCTC to Host REALTIST Week Events Promoting Real Estate Careers, Wealth Building

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Bluegrass Community and Technical College will host an "All Things Real Estate" Career Fair on April 14 and a Community Wealth Summit on April 18 as part of NAREB of Central Kentucky's REALTIST Week, promoting real estate careers and wealth-building strategies.

Navy Week brings career outreach to BCTC during historic Lexington visit

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Bluegrass Community and Technical College hosted a Navy Week event on April 9 as part of Lexington's historic first Navy Week celebration, offering students and community members information about Naval careers and service opportunities while the Navy marks its 250th anniversary.

BCTC honors students, advisors for Catalyst Conference success

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Bluegrass Community and Technical College's Phi Theta Kappa Alpha Phi Kappa Chapter earned top international and regional honors at the 2026 PTK Catalyst Conference in Baltimore, including recognition as a Top 100 Chapter worldwide and the #1 Chapter in Kentucky.

BCTC gets $7,900 grant to expand robotics program

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BCTC receives $7,900 grant from Julian-Carver Family Foundation to establish a fully equipped Robot Gladiator League chapter at its Georgetown Campus, expanding hands-on robotics learning and experiential education for students.