Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (ECTC) is hosting a career exploration event.
High school students with an interest in advanced technical careers are invited to “Gearing Up” on October 18 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The school said parents are also encouraged to attend.
Employers will be on hand to discuss high-demand career options with students, and will include BlueOval SK, LG&E and KU, the FBI, and Nucor Steel Brandenburg.
“Talking to employers really broadens a student’s understanding of what’s available to them. The careers in robotics, automation and related technologies are endless,” said Marty Sutherland, ECTC professor of Engineering and Electronics Technology. “This is an opportunity to hear directly from those employers and ask questions in a small group setting.”
While awareness of engineering has increased greatly, Sutherland said he hopes to see awareness of more hands-on technician careers increase among high school students.
“Whether we’re talking about the automotive industry, distillers, utilities, the FBI or working on missile systems, the people in these careers are highly skilled and earning remarkable salaries,” he said. “And best of all, they’re doing it without going into college debt.”
At the event, students and parents will get an up-close look at lab spaces of ECTC programs like Engineering and Electronics Technology, Electrical Technology and Industrial Maintenance.
Information about scholarships such as the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship will be available. Students can earn a degree in ECTC’s advanced manufacturing programs tuition-free with the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship.
The event will focus on employers from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., followed by tours and door prizes, according to ECTC.
Space is limited and advanced registration is encouraged at ectc.us/visit.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
