New GCED Video Features Student Perspective on Career Program
June 4, 2026

A new video spotlights how the Power in Partnership program is turning classroom training into real career opportunities for local students. Recent Graves County High School graduate Luke Grantham shares how a program field trip to Universal Compressor Solutions led directly to an internship — and a promising start to his career in manufacturing.

Usher Projects a Bright Future for Electrical Students
May 7, 2026

Dale Usher and Brian Webb from Usher, Inc. visited ATC electricity students through Power in Partnership, sharing career advice and highlighting major upcoming electrical projects — including two uranium enrichment facilities — that could bring significant local job opportunities.

Ambition Meets Opportunity: New Video Captures Internship Fair Opening Doors to Future Careers
May 6, 2026

More than 400 high school juniors met with representatives from 28 local companies at the Community Connections Internship Fair, bringing resumes and exploring internship, part-time, and summer job opportunities across Graves County.

ATC Accounting Students Explore Governmental Accounting with PADD
April 28, 2026

PADD Finance Director Alayna Champion visited ATC accounting classes through the Power in Partnership program, sharing her career path and insights on governmental accounting, fraud prevention, and the future impact of AI on the field.

Community Connections Field Trip for Students Interested in Animal Science Focuses on Related Careers and Education Needed to Succeed
April 19, 2026

High school students explored animal science careers through a Community Connections field trip to Murray State University's Equine Center, Riley Livestock, and a lunch presentation by a local veterinarian.

New GCED Video Highlights Innovative Career Program For ATC Students
April 15, 2026

GCED and the Mayfield/Graves County Area Technology Center announce a new Power in Partnership video showcasing how the program connects ATC students with local career opportunities and supports workforce development for Graves County business and industry.

JPEC Delivers Powerful Electrical Safety Lessons For ATC Students
April 7, 2026

Jackson Purchase Energy Cooperative brought live electrical safety demonstrations to ATC students on April 2 as part of the Power in Partnership program, illustrating the dangers of electrical contact and introducing students to career paths in the electrical industry.

Community Connections Delivers Hands-On Experience For Students At Fort Campbell
April 1, 2026

Graves County High School JROTC cadets visited Fort Campbell through the Community Connections program, gaining firsthand exposure to military career opportunities, specialized units, and the wide range of roles that make up one of the nation's premier military installations.

Local Business Leaders Outline Paths To Career Success In Architecture And Real Estate
March 25, 2026

The Community Connections program recently organized a field trip for local high school students interested in architecture and real estate, with visits to Riley Architect Services, Barger Realty, and Trifecta Real Estate to explore career paths in design and property.

ATC’s Welding Students Learn About Career Opportunities In Rail And River
March 12, 2026

Graves County Economic Development and the ATC coordinated a field trip for advanced welding students to explore career opportunities in rail and river transportation, responding to projections that the industry will need 330,000 new welding professionals in the next two years.

ATC Students Learn How Technology Merges With Manufacturing To Meet Modern Construction Needs
March 5, 2026

Power Truss Vice President Brad Power visited ATC carpentry students through the Power in Partnership program to demonstrate how digital design technology integrates with truss manufacturing, offering students a look at modern construction careers in Graves County.

Health Science Field Trip Meant To Keep Future Caregivers Close To Home
February 26, 2026

The Community Connections program organized a field trip for 18 Graves County High School students to explore local healthcare career opportunities, with visits to the Graves County Health Department, Baptist Health, and the Mayfield Fire Department.

Mid-America Machine’s Joe Venice Leads Career Discussion For ATC students
February 19, 2026

Joe Venice, Director of Sales and Marketing at Mid-America Machine Inc., visited ATC machine tool students through the Power in Partnership program to discuss the rewards of a machining career, including opportunities to travel the world as a compressor service technician.

MEWS Staff Bring Electrical Expertise And Experience To The Classroom
February 10, 2026

Mayfield Electric & Water Systems linemen Geoffrey Beck and Drake Oliver visited ATC advanced electricity students through the Power in Partnership program, sharing their daily work experience and offering practical advice for students pursuing careers in the electrical field.

Former Student Returns to Share
January 27, 2026

Adams Construction Owner Barry McDonald returned to the ATC classroom where he studied architectural drawing more than 50 years ago, sharing his journey from student to business owner with current carpentry students as part of the Power in Partnership program.

Machine Tool Students Learn More About The Compressor Industry
January 20, 2026

Representatives from Universal Compressor Solutions visited ATC machine tool students through the Power in Partnership program to explain the centrifugal compressor industry, the precision skills required, and how students can prepare for careers in this specialized field.

ATC Students Explore Accounting Careers During Local Business Tour
December 18, 2025

ATC accounting students visited local banks and financial institutions as part of a Power in Partnership field trip, gaining firsthand insight into accounting career opportunities and beginning to build professional relationships with local business leaders.

Carpentry Students Build A Framework For Future Careers
December 17, 2025

Upper-level ATC carpentry students toured Goodman Lumber & Flooring, Kendor Wood, Power Truss, and Dairyman's Supply Company through the Power in Partnership program to explore career options in the lumber and wood manufacturing industries.

FNB’s Tucker Demonstrates Successful Careers Can Begin With ATC Classes
December 12, 2025

FNB Bank Vice President Jessica Tucker, herself an ATC alumna, visited the school's accounting class to share her career path and emphasize the growing demand for accountants, demonstrating that successful careers can begin with ATC training.

Tech Students See Expertise In Action And Build Relationships With Area Companies
December 10, 2025

ATC machine tool students visited six local companies — including Progress Rail, Fran Bearing, Universal Compressor Solutions, and Mayfield Consumer Products — through a Power in Partnership field trip to see machine tools in action and explore job opportunities.

Students Prepare For Careers In Healthcare With Help From Community Connections
December 9, 2025

The Community Connections program brought approximately 28 local high school students to Jackson Purchase Medical Center and the Graves County Health Department to explore the wide range of healthcare careers available locally and begin building industry relationships.

Community Connections Helps Students Build Media Skills Network
October 28, 2025

Local high school students with interests in media visited news and communications businesses through the Community Connections program, getting an inside look at available local media careers and beginning to build professional networks that may lead to internships.

Local CPA Firm Share Career Advice With Students Through Power In Partnership Program
October 21, 2025

Laura Clifford and Megan Vinson from Fox & Company CPAs visited ATC accounting students through the Power in Partnership program to discuss the daily work of a CPA, how to prepare for the CPA exam, and accounting degree opportunities at Murray State University.

Fran Bearing’s Cunningham Meets With ATC’s Machine/Tool Students
October 14, 2025

Alex Cunningham from Fran Bearing Co. met with ATC machine tool students through the Power in Partnership program, explaining the company's history, demonstrating the parts machinists produce, and connecting students' current training to real-world job requirements.

Power In Partnership - Upper Level Carpentry
October 9, 2025

Brad Smith of Smith Home and Design shared his journey from retired Kentucky State Police officer to successful woodworking entrepreneur with ATC carpentry students through the Power in Partnership program, illustrating unexpected paths to rewarding trades careers.

New Community Connections Video Highlights Innovative Career Collaboration
September 23, 2025

Graves County Economic Development and the Mayfield/Graves County Chamber of Commerce released a new Community Connections video highlighting the program's collaboration with local schools and businesses to connect students with career opportunities in Graves County.

ATC’s Electrical Students Learn From
September 16, 2025

MEWS linemen Geoffrey Beck and Rex Coleman brought a bucket truck to the ATC campus for upper-level electrical students, offering hands-on equipment experience and career advice through the Power in Partnership program on August 29.

Progress Rail Employees Share Career Advice With ATC Welding Students
September 11, 2025

Progress Rail representatives Justin Clapp and Brittany McMinn visited ATC welding students through the Power in Partnership program to discuss job opportunities at Progress Rail, walk through the application process, and explain the skills assessments involved.

2025 Community Connections - Engineering
July 3, 2025

The Community Connections program recently arranged for local high school students interested in engineering to visit YEC, Inc. and BFW/Marcum Engineering, answering questions about career paths, daily work, and local job opportunities in the engineering field.

2025 Power In Partnership Upper Level Carpentry
June 5, 2025

Upper-level ATC carpentry students visited HempWood facilities in Murray through the Power in Partnership program, touring production operations with founder Greg Wilson before an afternoon session with Power Truss exploring engineered truss manufacturing.

2025 Power In Partnership Microsoft Office Specialist
June 4, 2025

Mayfield Consumer Products staff demonstrated real-world applications of Microsoft Office tools for ATC Microsoft Office Specialist students through the Power in Partnership program, including a facility tour that showed how these skills support daily production operations.

2025 Power In Partnership Accounting With Mayfield Electric And Water Systems
May 7, 2025

Accounting professionals from Mayfield Electric & Water Systems visited ATC accounting students through the Power in Partnership program to demonstrate the range of companies that rely on accounting skills and the career opportunities available locally in that field.

2025 Community Connections - Marketing, Accounting, And Finance
April 15, 2025

The Community Connections program brought Graves County High School students on a finance career exploration day, with visits to CFSB, FNB Bank, Heartland Capital Investments, US Bank, and Wade Farm Financial Services to learn about local opportunities in banking and finance.

2025 Power In Partnership - Machine & Tool
April 3, 2025

ATC Machine Tool Technology students learned about Graves County's centrifugal compressor industry and local career opportunities through a Power in Partnership visit from Joe Venice of Mid-America Machine, Inc., one of the world's largest manufacturers of aftermarket compressor parts.

2025 Power In Partnership - Welding
March 19, 2025

Youngblood Excavating & Contracting staffers visited the ATC introductory welding class through the Power in Partnership program to emphasize the strong job market for skilled tradespeople and encourage students to pursue welding and construction careers.

2025 Power In Partnership - Carpentry
March 19, 2025

HempWood CEO Greg Wilson visited ATC upper-level carpentry students through the Power in Partnership program to share his experience as an entrepreneur and inventor of an eco-friendly alternative construction material, encouraging students to consider innovative career paths.

2025 Community Connections - Business
March 7, 2025

The Community Connections program took local high school students on a two-day business career exploration, visiting company owners and managers to help students visualize the transition from their current coursework to professional careers right here in Graves County.

Community Connections - Agriculture
March 5, 2025

The Community Connections program hosted Agriculture Day for Graves County High School students, with visits to Lowry Farms, C&C Ag Solutions, Hutson, Inc., Nutrien Ag Solutions, and Workman Bins to explore the diverse career opportunities in one of the county's top industries.

2025 Power In Partnership - Electricity
February 27, 2025

Electrical contractors Rory Brewer of J. Brewer Electric and Chris Grooms of Rick's Electric visited ATC advanced electricity students through the Power in Partnership program, sharing their experiences as skilled artisans and successful entrepreneurs in the trades.

2025 Power In Partnership Accounting With First Kentucky Bank
February 25, 2025

First Kentucky Bank's Brad Dame visited ATC accounting students through the Power in Partnership program to demonstrate how accounting skills translate directly into a banking career, offering a behind-the-scenes look at commercial lending and banking operations.

Power In Partnership - Computer Science
December 19, 2024

In an early installment of the Power in Partnership program, FNB Bank's Nick Johnson and DEVsource's Jeremy Blackford introduced ATC computer science students to local career paths in technology, covering pay, advancement, and the skills needed to succeed in the field.

Power In Partnership - Electricity Speakers
December 18, 2024

Representatives from WKRECC, Salient/Trystar, and Usher Inc. visited ATC upper-level electricity students through the Power in Partnership program to share career insights, discuss post-high school training paths, and connect students with local industry opportunities.

Power In Partnership - Carpentry Speakers
December 17, 2024

Brad Power of Power Truss, John Hale of Bill Adams Construction, and Joel Crider of the Associated General Contractors of West Kentucky visited ATC carpentry students through the Power in Partnership program to discuss career opportunities in the construction trades.

Power In Partnership - Machine & Tool
December 10, 2024

Centrifugal Technologies Inc. and Universal Compressor Solutions visited ATC machine tool students through the Power in Partnership program, connecting students with local employers in the region's centrifugal compressor industry and outlining available career paths.

Power In Partnership - Upper Level Welding Speakers
December 5, 2024

Representatives from Progress Rail visited ATC upper-level welding students through the Power in Partnership program to discuss career pathways, skills requirements, and the job opportunities available to skilled welders in Graves County and the surrounding region.

Power In Partnership - Career Pathways - Accounting
December 3, 2024

Local professionals visited ATC accounting students in an early Power in Partnership session to outline career pathways in accounting, covering day-to-day responsibilities, compensation, advancement opportunities, and the post-secondary training options available.