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Jackson Purchase Energy Cooperative (JPEC) provided exciting electrical safety demonstrations for students at the Mayfield/Graves County Area Technology Center (ATC) on April 2 as part of the Power in Partnership program, a joint effort between the ATC and Graves County Economic Development (GCED) that brings a range of professionals to the classroom to more»

Members of the Graves County High School Army JROTC program recently visited Fort Campbell as part of the Community Connections program, coordinated by Graves County Economic Development (GCED). The U.S. Military offers many career options for students and participation in JROTC can set students on the right path with valuable training and experience and more»

Careers in architecture and real estate offer strong earning potential, creative impact, and the ability to influence the community around us. Whether your interest lies in design, business, marketing, or project management, these career paths can provide access to successful and rewarding careers. To help local students make that link, the Community more»

With more than a quarter-million acres producing a half billion dollars in annual revenue, agriculture is the economic backbone of Graves County and Graves County Economic Development (GCED) is proud to celebrate the important contributions of local farms and farm families on National Ag Day. “Celebrating 250 years of progress in agriculture,” more»

According to projections from the American Welding Society, the industry needs approximately 330,000 new welding professionals in the next two years. Demand for welders is high in Western Kentucky as well, driven by growth in regional manufacturing, the transportation industry, and new infrastructure projects. With that in mind, Graves County Economic more»

Power Truss Vice President Brad Power recently visited the Mayfield/Graves County Area Technology Center (ATC) to give advanced carpentry students a first-hand look at the role of digital design in truss manufacturing as part of the Power in Partnership program. Power in Partnership is a joint effort between the ATC and Graves County Economic Development more»

The availability of wage reimbursement for training new hires was first on the agenda at the Plant Managers Roundtable Breakfast hosted by Graves County Economic Development on Feb. 26 in Mayfield, followed by an overview of artificial intelligence tools and how they are being incorporated into business applications. Speakers were Mary Anne Medlock, more»

For students who want to do meaningful, purpose-driven work in a high-demand field with job security, strong earning potential, flexibility, and the opportunity for professional growth, careers in healthcare are an ideal choice. To demonstrate that potential locally, the Community Connections program recently organized a field trip for a group of 18 Graves more»