Kilgore College Career & Technical Education

02/08/2025

Thanks to Andrew Culver at KLTV 7 for the coverage of the 62nd Annual East Texas Regional Science Fair at Kilgore College, held Friday, February 7.

Andrew Culver speaks with the science fair director about what to expect from the students with projects.

02/03/2025

The Spring Technical Career Fair is on the horizon! The KC Industrial Technology Programs have scheduled this event for Thursday, March 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Devall Student Center Ballroom. Employers, current KC students and alumni are invited to attend.

The Career Fair is a free event for all participants. Employers are encouraged to register for the fair due to limited space. You can find a link to the registration form and contact information at https://www.kilgore.edu/technical-career-fair/.

02/03/2025

Kilgore College will host the 62nd annual East Texas Regional Science Fair Friday, Feb. 7, showcasing local fair winners from area schools (grades 6-12) who have been invited to attend the competition.

Science projects will be available for public viewing from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Middle School projects will be on display on the pickleball court in the Parks Fitness Center and high school projects will be located in the Devall Student Center.

More than 80 projects from elementary, junior high and high schools across East Texas will be featured in this year’s competition, showcasing the creativity and ingenuity of students to both the community and a panel of judges.

Finalists in both the junior and senior divisions will advance to the Texas Science and Engineering Fair March 28-29 in College Station (grades 6-12). The science fair’s overall winner in the senior division (grades 9-12) will advance to the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Columbus, Ohio, from May 10-16.

For more information visit www.kilgore.edu/sciencefair.

11/21/2024

Exciting news! Danny Darden, Kilgore College professor of Computer & Information Technology, has been named a 2024-25 Fellow of The Community College Presidents Initiative in STEM (CCPI-STEM), funded by the National Science Foundation. To read more about this achievement, click on the link below:

Danny Darden, a professor of Computer and Information Technology at Kilgore College, has been selected as a member of the 2024-25 Fellows of The Community

11/12/2024

Kilgore College Workforce Development-Health Sciences is pleased to announce that $271,350 in educational funds are available through the Texas Reskilling and Upskilling through Education (TRUE) Grant Program to students in the following programs at KC:

Phlebotomy
Pharmacy Technology
Certified Nurse Assistant
Medical Coding
Medical Assisting

Students enrolled in these continuing education (CE) health science programs can apply for financial aid to cover costs associated with these classes. These five courses will be available in online, hybrid and in-person formats.

The TRUE grant program aims to accelerate the number of students enrolled in high-value, short-term credential opportunities. All of these programs can be completed in less than six months.

Upon completing their studies, students will take a nationally recognized certification exam to earn a professional certificate, preparing them to work in health clinics, hospitals and other care facilities.

To qualify, students will need to: 1) complete a 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by visiting www.studentaid.gov; 2) submit an official high school transcript/GED; and 3) complete a Texas Statement of Eligibility affidavit.

Once the required steps are completed, students should contact Amber Paredes in the Financial Aid Office at [email protected] or (903) 983-8217. For more information on the health science programs listed above, visit: www.kilgore.edu/wdce.

10/14/2024

10/14/2024

REMINDER: Tomorrow is our FSA ID Parent Night up at the high school. Parents who complete their FSA ID's during the event or beforehand will be placed in a drawing for a $50 gift card courtesy of rootED, the organization partnering with Carlisle High School. Parents need to have a cell phone, email address, and their social security number. We hope to see you there!

10/14/2024

While Merry Moores may not be able to high kick with the Rangerette line anymore, it didn’t stop her from remembering the days when she donned the Rangerette red, white, and blue, back in the early 1960s.

10/14/2024

‼️Attention ‼️ Ranger Buck Reload is HERE!!! For every $100 you add, we GIVE you $15 extra!! Get your Ranger Bucks TODAY!!!

10/07/2024

We’re thrilled to recognize our amazing Food sponsor for their generous support of the Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament! Your contribution means the world to us—thank you for being part of this special event!⛳ Westlake Corporation