Community Spotlight Podcast- Episode 13: Scott County Humane Society

Community Spotlight Podcast – Episode 11: Boris on Trains and Photography

Two Students Celebrated at Northern Kentucky University Celebration Two students complete the Supported Higher Education Program at Northern Kentucky University. Congratulations to Tara McGrath and Michael Bushman! Tara has taken classes across multiple disciplines, including Education, Theatre, English, Business, and more. In this picture is Tara (far right) and her peer mentor Kayla Rich during commencement. She has completed on-campus internships at Empower Learn Create, Steely Library, Northerner, NKU Theatre Box Office and most recently the College of Education Office. Emily Hellman of NKU’s SHEP often hears feedback from Tara’s instructors, internship supervisors, and peer mentors about how delightful, hard-working, and dedicated she is. She has represented NKU and the SHEP Program by leading campus tours and meeting with prospective students and their families. It is not uncommon for Tara to go above and beyond in her work while exceeding expectations. Michael has taken classes in Art, English, Communications, Dance

Owensboro CTP Graduates First Students Gavin Basham and Amie Morris are trailblazers in the CLS Program. Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC) graduated its first two students this spring from the Career and Life Skills certificate program: Gavin Basham and Amie Morris. The Career and Life Skills certificate is designed to improve employment options through college-level coursework that includes life-long learning skills, digital literacy, and career exploration, as well as essential workplace skills through experiential learning opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities. The program is a 2-year program that started at OCTC in the fall of 2022 with Gavin and Amie being the first participants in the program. There are now a total of 6 students in the CLS program. Gavin Basham was interested in working in kitchens and restaurants. He gained much experience in food preparation and culinary arts. Through his CLS internships he was offered a job at

University of Kentucky College and Career Studies Program Celebrates Students The Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky recognized the following Kentucky Supported Higher Education Partnership (KSHEP) students for their achievements in a ceremony on May 2, 2024: Completion of College and Career Studies program at the University of Kentucky Sara Jones (primary focus on Universal Design, Animal Care and Support, and Storytelling in Literature). Justin Harmon (primary focus on Universal Design, Theatre Arts, and Advocacy and Inclusion).Completion of Undergraduate Certificate in Universal Design Callie Baesler Kate Boudreaux Will Lyon Sara Jones Justin Harmon Spotlight on new CCS alums: Justin Harmon The College and Career Studies (CCS) program at the University of Kentucky helped me achieve my dream of going to college. I am thankful for the opportunity it gave me to attend many interesting classes, learn new things, make new friends, and experience campus life. I will forever

Community Spotlight Podcast – Episode 12: Interview with Dr. Ryan Mason from UK Health and Wellness

Community Spotlight Podcast – Episode 10: The Lexington Public Library with Eden Wilder

Community Spotlight Podcast – Episode 9: The Helping Paw with Clark Frazier

Celebrating NKU’s Comprehensive Transition Program Students