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CTSOs in Action: SkillsUSA Regional Competition Showcases Academies of Louisville Talent
On February 6, 2025, JCPS Academies of Louisville students competed in the SkillsUSA Regional Competition, demonstrating the power of Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) in preparing students for future success. The event, held at Pleasure Ridge Park High School, brought together talented students from PRP, Jeffersontown, and Fern Creek High Schools to compete in various technical and creative fields.
Building a Skilled Workforce: How Jones Plastic and Rev-A-Shelf® Inspire Students
More than 20 students from the Academies of Louisville at Fern Creek High School and Jeffersontown (JTown) High School embarked on an immersive tour of Jones Plastic and Engineering and Rev-A-Shelf® on January 24, 2025. The tour, which brought classroom concepts to life, showcased the vital role of business partnerships in shaping Louisville’s future workforce.
Jeffersontown High School Welders Forge Their Future Through AWS 2F Certification
In a powerful demonstration of skill and career readiness, students from Jeffersontown High School's welding pathway recently undertook the American Welding Society (AWS) 2F certification test. This rigorous industry certification exam, far more than a traditional classroom test, challenged 14 seniors and 10 juniors to prove their welding prowess in a hands-on, real-world scenario.
People Helping People: Class Act FCU's Educational Mission with the Academies of Louisville
At Doss, Southern, and Jeffersontown High Schools, students aren't just learning about finance—they're living it. In an unprecedented investment reshaping financial education, Class Act Federal Credit Union has opened full-service bank branches inside these three JCPS high schools. These aren't scaled-down models or simulations. Students operate actual credit union branches, handling transactions and gaining hands-on experience in the financial sector.
Jeffersontown High School: Fostering Student Success from Freshman Year to College
Jeffersontown High School demonstrated its commitment to student success on October 9 with two significant events: the annual Commitment to Graduate ceremony for freshmen and college admissions meetings for seniors.
Connecting Communities: Ashley Conway's Mission at Jeffersontown High School
At the heart of this transformation at Jeffersontown stands Ashley Conway, a passionate educator whose journey from banking to teaching culminated in her role as Academy Coach. Her mission: to forge connections between students, educators, and the community, creating a vibrant ecosystem of learning and opportunity that prepares students for real-world success.
Learning in 3D: Jeffersontown’s Joseph McCoy's Journey from Design to Reality
Through his experiences in the Academies of Louisville, Joseph has discovered that the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application can be significant – and bridging that gap is where true learning occurs. Now, as he completes his senior year at Jeffersontown High School, Joseph not only plans to attend the University of Louisville's Speed School of Engineering but also has more hands-on engineering experience than many college graduates.
Opportunity Realized: Fatima Avila’s Advancement with Class Act Federal Credit Union
What Fatima's parents envisioned in the United States, the Academies of Louisville delivered—real opportunities for success.