Dr. Ryan Quarles explains how access, affordability and workforce development drive his vision for community and technical college education Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) read more
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The brain as a solution: 22 local students participate in neuroscience short course
Dr. John Pearson, Duke University Assistant Professor and Southwestern High School alum, delivers enlightening educational experience for students and community How do neurons work, think, learn and read more
Local educators discover manufacturing opportunities through Bus to Biz
Professional development program aims to help teachers understand the community’s workforce needs Educators at Meece Middle and Somerset High School returned to the classroom this week with a greater read more
SPEDA donates $5K UNITE funding award to inmate re-entry program
Pulaski County Detention Center will use funds to purchase presentation equipment for training center The Somerset-Pulaski Economic Development Authority (SPEDA) has received $5,000 in special read more
Pulaski jail takes ownership of warehouse that serves as inmate re-entry training center
SPEDA purchased and leased property to the jail to expand re-entry program If hard work is the key to success, there is no better symbol than the physical key that changed hands Tuesday read more
Fifth round of SPEDA mini-grants leans in to entrepreneurship
Winners’ proposals offer innovative solutions to expanding home-grown businesses The Somerset-Pulaski Economic Development Authority (SPEDA) returned another $10,000 in savings realized by sound read more