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Bluegrass Community and Technical College received a $30,000 Truist Foundation grant to launch "New Roots, New Careers: Empowering Resettled Families," an initiative supporting career advancement for immigrant families seeking middle-skill employment.
Bank of America granted $50,000 to the Bluegrass Community and Technical College Foundation to fund workforce development programs that remove financial barriers for underserved individuals seeking careers in high-demand industries in Central Kentucky.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College, Toyota Motor North America, and the University of Kentucky have launched the Fujio Cho Smart Manufacturing Summer Academy, expanding a partnership dedicated to training skilled manufacturing workers for the region's growing advanced manufacturing sector.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.