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![Sparks fly as women compete in the third annual welding competition [Spectrum News 1]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/669e92507462df37bfdd4018/1738000227535-DPWFE0KVGFIVTLDPGVND/PXL_20250123_161543873.PORTRAIT.jpg)
![JCPS students take part in third annual Future Women of Welding competition [WLKY]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/669e92507462df37bfdd4018/1738000006902-8ZCJJWYHG97L1F3YKKU0/PXL_20250123_161254123.PORTRAIT.jpg)
![90 high school welders compete in third annual welding competition [WHAS11]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/669e92507462df37bfdd4018/1737999696399-BCE22TM82FF1FC7NR108/PXL_20250123_152557768.PORTRAIT.jpg)
![Eastern High School Holiday Care-A-Van kicks off in Louisville [WHAS11]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/669e92507462df37bfdd4018/1736190101834-UCI15DC7FVYRQ99UEQIT/PXL_20241220_144516764.PORTRAIT.jpg)
![Louisville high school students celebrate health care certification in 'Scrub Ceremony' [WDRB]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/669e92507462df37bfdd4018/1736189892730-NPPAEAKF0E0L8WCIJGPJ/Waggener+White+Coat-17.jpg)
![Future engineers build dreams on tour of new Louisville VA Medical Center [Spectrum News 1]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/669e92507462df37bfdd4018/1733887640601-UDA58AVKLRTR5LK4JNR7/PXL_20241210_151910496.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL.jpg)
![Southern High School hosts Kentucky Express Maintenance Competition [WLKY]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/669e92507462df37bfdd4018/1732730094529-QLL1F0EPB0CX0SN1GXQ1/PXL_20241122_161655165.PORTRAIT.jpg)
![Louisville high school students get hands-on fire training [WDRB]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/669e92507462df37bfdd4018/1732312488034-URNPPYC568YJW1VFR96P/PXL_20241112_170424969.MP.jpg)
![Fire science program at JCPS preparing students to become firefighters after graduation [WLKY]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/669e92507462df37bfdd4018/1732312320109-B4UJJGTD9IVDUJ3YJPTI/PXL_20241112_145424892.jpg)
![SEE IT: Fairdale High School Fire Science students train for fire, EMS jobs [Courier Journal]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/669e92507462df37bfdd4018/1731616568850-SCQHQO9JUJG3ECKCPWSJ/PXL_20241112_170424969.MP.jpg)
![2 recent JCPS graduates training to be firefighters after completing 'Fire Pathway' program [WDRB]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/669e92507462df37bfdd4018/1731523063871-26C5RL9V99YINW02AO9D/PXL_20241112_160506809.MP.jpg)
![JCPS grads land firefighter jobs through Fairdale Academy [WHAS11]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/669e92507462df37bfdd4018/1731522675877-4TMVV64NJSOD4J7X2OQN/PXL_20241112_154340649.MP.jpg)
![Fake Election Threats Used to Teach Cybersecurity [KET]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/669e92507462df37bfdd4018/1731353530755-9C27PPXW2E1SGEOH2TM9/PXL_20241106_160423832.PORTRAIT.jpg)
![Fern Creek High School students release new feature film [WAVE]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/669e92507462df37bfdd4018/1730753319376-Y5HO1OOOPJ6GSUIP3U6Z/465183091_1211969603812438_8526591286924677685_n.jpg)
Fern Creek High School students release new feature film [WAVE]
The Fern Creek High School film club was at Baxter Avenue Theaters for a red-carpet premiere of its newest feature, Mis-Fortuned.
![Kentucky National Guard inspires future pilots at Shawnee High School [WLKY]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/669e92507462df37bfdd4018/1729781893545-JAF4W5PSKUX4PW9HEON8/Shawnee+Helicopter-12.jpg)
Kentucky National Guard inspires future pilots at Shawnee High School [WLKY]
The arrival of a massive Black Hawk helicopter, which landed on the school's practice football field, left students amazed.
![JCPS students gain insight into future careers through Academies of Louisville programs [Courier Journal]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/669e92507462df37bfdd4018/1729625582283-NLYX3Y134JCJWQ5ZOFIX/PXL_20240924_141957276.PORTRAIT.jpg)
JCPS students gain insight into future careers through Academies of Louisville programs [Courier Journal]
Seneca's Health Science Academy is an Academies of Louisville program — one of dozens spread throughout 15 Jefferson County high schools that give students career-themed lessons to increase their readiness for life after graduation.
![What is the Academies of Louisville program? Which schools have it? [Courier Journal]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/669e92507462df37bfdd4018/1729625692742-UCB1MMB0NJXP6VBBIG4Z/PXL_20240822_115655308.jpg)
What is the Academies of Louisville program? Which schools have it? [Courier Journal]
Today academy programs are in 15 high schools, some are unique to one school while others are offered in several. Building on its success, the district established the Explore Pathways model in 2022 and began offering middle school students in 14 buildings exposure to different career fields.
![The Academy at Shawnee hosts 3rd 'Girls in Aviation Day' [Spectrum News 1]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/669e92507462df37bfdd4018/1729544198871-5CEANO1541QGTPTYPMY5/PXL_20241018_153340543.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL.jpg)
The Academy at Shawnee hosts 3rd 'Girls in Aviation Day' [Spectrum News 1]
"This is one of the events that we do to try and engage our female students," said Rachelle Wood, Shawnee High School Academy coach. "That's why we focus on having female representatives here."
![Academy at Shawnee holds 3rd annual Girls in Aviation Day [WAVE]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/669e92507462df37bfdd4018/1729544105164-UI7J7E9PLNAOUJ4GLIRP/PXL_20241018_152957028.PORTRAIT.jpg)
Academy at Shawnee holds 3rd annual Girls in Aviation Day [WAVE]
From flying in a plane to soaring off to space, the school’s aviation program gets girls involved in their field of interest.