(KAIR)--The Director of Technical Education at Highland Community College's Technical Center in Atchison receives special recognition.
According to a news release from the college, Lucas Hunziger was recently recognized by the Kansas Board of Regents for excellence in Carl Perkins Career & Technical Education reporting.
The award recognizes reporting and dedication within Kansas education institutions receiving Perkins funds.
The award was one of two given in the state.
Hunziger, in the release, calls the recognition “very validating,” adding that “technical education is exploding due to the demand for skilled employees.”
The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, or Carl Perkins funding, focuses on improving the academic and technical achievements of students in career and technical education programs in both high school and college.
© Many Signals Communications
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Two arrested after Doniphan Co traffic stop
Seven arrested in Atchison drug investigation
Fund set up for Hiawatha couple who lost home in fire
Atchison man sentenced on child sex charge
Sabetha Community Hospital appoints new CEO
Two arrested after Jackson Co pursuit and manhunt
Atchison woman sentenced on charges in fatal crash
Heavy rain contributed to wreck injuring one person
Man arrested in Tecumseh, Neb following standoff
Longtime Nemaha Co Appraiser retires
Jackson Co traffic stop results in two arrests
KDOT work means Jackson Co delay
Atchison Co: Motorists reminded to use only hwy detours
Hiawatha City Commission sets fireworks dates, times
One killed, 3 injured in NW MO crash
Brown Co Appraiser re-appointed
Longtime Sabetha Fire Chief recognized for service
Child abuse arrest made in Pawnee County
Brownville under consideration for small modular nuclear reactor
LATEST STORIES
Shots fired, vehicle attack, lead to Mayetta arrest
Nominees sought to fill local judicial seat
Protect yourself from West Nile Virus
Unemployment figures mixed in SE Nebraska in May
Purchase of 2 patrol units for Richardson Co Sheriff's Office approved
One killed, 3 injured in NW MO crash
New firm to do facilities assessment for USD 415
St. Joseph Mo man injured after boat explodes