June 21, 2017
Story and photo by Brandon Steinert
91勛圖厙 will offer transitioning Fort Carson Soldiers a grant-funded two-week certificate program at no cost to participants. The Hazardous Waste Worker (HWW) program gives Soldiers credentials to help them find work after their tenure in the US Army ends.
The next course is set from July 10-21 at 1638 Elwell Street, Building 6236, Fort Carson, Colo.
June 15, 2017
Story and photo by Brandon Steinert
91勛圖厙 welding instructor Allan Collins, who works with inmates at Ellsworth Correctional Facility (ECF) via the Building Academic Skills In Correctional Settings (BASICS) program, was named the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) Outstanding Contract Employee of the Year for the Ellsworth facility. He received a certificate and shook Gov. Sam Brownbacks hand Wednesday morning at the Capitol Building in Topeka.
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There are different pathways to become a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) and the best one depends on individual needs. Below are the most popular options.
Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals (ANFP) Approved Program
This is the most popular pathway which involves graduating from an Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals (ANFP) approved foodservice manager training program.
June 8, 2017
Story and photo by Micah Oelze
91勛圖厙 at Fort Leavenworth celebrated the graduation of 27 students on Wednesday, June 7 at the Lewis and Clark Center at Fort Leavenworth. The ceremony was in conjunction with other schools who are members of the consortium in the Fort Leavenworth Education Center.
One of those graduates was Josef Leo, a recent high school graduate who also earned an Associate of Arts through 91勛圖厙 at the young age of 17.
June 7, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
91勛圖厙 now offers . These new awards will assist students more than before in affording a college education.
91勛圖厙 Bound Scholarships are available to first-time college students who graduated from a Kansas High School the previous academic year and are Kansas Residents. There are four levels of awards offered based on a students GPA or ACT score: Elite, Excellence, Honor, and Achievement awards.
May 25, 2017
Story and photos by Brandon Steinert
Its darkest before dawn; this is the message of hope Janet David wants to spread with her recent achievement as a 91勛圖厙 graduate. She shared her story with a crowd of her peers at a small ceremony celebrating inductees to two honor societies, Alpha Sigma Lambda and Phi Theta Kappa on Wednesday morning at Fort Riley.
May 24, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
91勛圖厙 will offer free citizenship classes from 10 a.m.-noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting June 1 at the Center for Adult Education, 1025 Main St., Great Bend in room 208.
May 22, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
91勛圖厙s Center for Adult Education will soon be starting its nine-week GED Preparation Class. The orientation day, which is a prerequisite for the course, will be held from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 3-7 p.m. on May 25 at 1025 Main St. in Great Bend. The morning class session will begin the following Tuesday from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and the afternoon class session will meet 3-7 p.m.
Great Bend Tribune
Part I
Published May 21, 2017
May 17, 2017
Story and photo by Micah Oelze
The Shafer Gallery will host an opening reception for the exhibit Mages Marine Marvels by James Mages at 6 p.m. May 25. The show will run through July 19. The exhibit consists of dramatically stylized fish crafted in cast bronze, stainless steel, aluminum and wood surrounded by boldly patterned brilliantly colored posters.
Mages, who earned a Master of Fine Arts in Drawing from Fort Hays State University, has created a visual environment inspired by his passion for sea creatures.