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Character-Education Tools Purchased for Schools
Character-Education Tools Purchased for Schools Through a challenge grant provided and matched by Alex Lee Inc., K-64 has helped to purchase character-education tools that will benefit three local school districts, its teachers and students. Read More
20 Years of Change: Downturn Renewed Emphasis on Education
EDUCATION: A LOOK AT THE LAST 20 YEARS Downturn renewed emphasis on education This week, the Hickory Daily Record staff is exploring more than what happened in 2020. We are looking at the changes that have taken place 20 years as our community prepares to welcome...
K-64’s Work-based Learning Course a Huge Success!
In January, K-64, in partnership with Catawba Valley Community College, launched a new work-based learning course focused on critical soft skills development and including a 32-hour internship. The course was approved as a Career and College Promise course allowing...
K-64 Summer Coding Camps a Success!
K-64 recently partnered with AnitaB.org and Catawba Valley Community College's Systems Security and Network Management Faculty to host two summer camps for rising 6th-8th graders in Catawba County. The first was Coding Fun and the second Ethical Hacking. Each camp...
K-64 & Oakwood Elementary School host Career Fair
During the career fair sessions, the students learned about corporate and skilled-trade careers in Catawba County, the education and training requirements for the jobs, and the importance in every industry of soft skills, such as work ethic, communication, and teamwork.
Character Counts
Employers are looking for job candidates with soft skills, integrity, knowledge, and experience. Why do soft skills matter? As the use of technology continues to accelerate in the workplace, people with soft skills and good character are becoming sought after by...
K-64 Chromebooks have Changed the Way We Learn!
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Work-based Learning + Employer Engagement = Bright Futures!
https://youtu.be/IEY3GFxTEEI
K-64 Collaborates with Longview Elementary to host Career Fair
During the career fair sessions, the students learned about corporate and skilled-trade careers in Catawba County, the education and training requirements for the jobs, and the importance in every industry of soft skills, such as work ethic, communication, and teamwork.
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