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20 Years of Change: Downturn Renewed Emphasis on Education

20 Years of Change: Downturn Renewed Emphasis on Education

Jan 4, 2021 | News

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!

K-64’s Work-based Learning Course a Huge Success!

Jul 26, 2019 | News

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 Summer Coding Camps a Success!

Jul 26, 2019 | News

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...
K-64 & Oakwood Elementary School host Career Fair

K-64 & Oakwood Elementary School host Career Fair

May 23, 2019 | News

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

Character Counts

May 1, 2019 | News

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...

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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...

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