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The
Georgetown Local Office of
The Department for Employment Services
wants to provide you access to as many
links as possible to assist in your search
for educational information, opportunities
and guidance. |
Education
is an important link to attaining your future goals!
Community
Educational Programs &
Providers
There are many agencies, organizations and educational institutions
within your local community that can assist you in attaining or
upgrading your educational level. This local
directory will provide you with links to public, private
and alternative high schools, colleges and universities as well as
to adult and continuing education sites in your local area.
The Kentucky Department of Education School
Directory will provide a listing of all public schools in
Kentucky.
Kentucky Colleges
and Universities
Kentucky offers a number of
excellent educational institutions. Click on our link for a comprehensive
listing of local and statewide colleges
and universities.
Learning @ Your Convenience
Kentucky Virtual University
Have you dreamed about getting a college degree
or upgrading your educational level, but think it is not possible because of your
busy schedule, a demanding job or transportation problems? The Kentucky Virtual University
has the solution! Do you
like the concept of learning at your own pace, at a time that is convenient for
you in the comfort of your own home? Got your attention?
Learn
on-line at www.kyvu.org.
Kentucky
Virtual High School
The Kentucky
Virtual High School is a statewide educational service delivering
high school courses and online learning opportunities to Kentuckians. KVHS
courses are delivered to public high schools through the Kentucky
Education Technology System.
Kentucky Virtual
Library
Can't keep up with that library card? Do
you find that when you have free time to spend at your local library, it is
often not within the normal operating hours of the library? We would like to
introduce you to the Kentucky Virtual Library, open
seven-days-a week, 24-hours-a-day!
Research, data collection, or just the pleasure
of browsing through interesting facts and information is just a click away at www.kyvl.org.
Imagine having the ability to access the vast collection of data
currently housed in libraries all across Kentucky without stepping outside the
comforts of your home and without your library card!
Financial Aid
In Kentucky, the Kentucky
Higher Education Assistance Authority provides loans to
qualified students. Financial aid is also available from the United
States Department of Education in the form of grants,
loans, and work-study assistance. These Student
Financial Assistance Programs are the largest source of
financial aid in America. There are many internet
sites that offer free on-line searches for financial
aid information, grant and scholarship programs as well
as a variety of other education oriented information and guidance.
School to Work
The School-to-Work Program is jointly administered by the United
States
Departments of Education and Labor. The
School
to Work program in Kentucky prepares students to meet the
state’s current and future workforce needs. It seeks to promote
career education into every Kentuckian’s school experience.
Workforce Investment Act
(WIA)
The Workforce
Investment Act of 1998 was enacted to consolidate,
coordinate, and improve employment, training, literacy, and
vocational rehabilitation programs in the United States. In
Kentucky the Workforce Development Cabinet's Department
of Training and ReEmployment
(DTR) is the state agency
responsible for the administration of the employment and training
programs funded by WIA. Services are available to eligible adults, youth, and dislocated workers. The WIA legislation replaces the former Job
Training Partnership Act (JTPA). The Bluegrass
Workforce Investment Area (BGWIA) administers the WIA
services in the Georgetown area. BGWIA contracted to establish
and operate the One-Stop Centers in Georgetown and surrounding areas
where WIA services will be provided.
Education
Related
Information
A variety
of educational sites designed to assist educators,
parents, students, and other interested citizens.
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