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NEWS & EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

at Kansas Community and Technical Colleges

Certified Fiber Optics Technician Boot Camp 3 Certifications

January 12-16, 8 AM to 5 PM

Butler Community College

This program is an intensive, accelerated version of our traditional Fiber Optic training program, equipping you with 3 Fiber Optic Association sanctioned Certifications in 5 Days. No prior experience necessary. This five-day boot camp includes our three foundational, certified fiber optic courses--Certified Fiber Optics Technician, Certified Fiber Optics Specialist/Splicing, and Certified Fiber Optics Specialist/Testing & Maintenance. Cost includes study materials, exam fees and textbooks for all three courses.

This program may be eligible for funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

New Course: AI in 8 Weeks

Starts January 14

Cowley College

In just 8 weeks, you’ll learn how to write powerful prompts that make artificial intelligence work for you. Join live online or follow up during the week.

- Enrollment is open NOW!
- Online format with live or flexible options
- Earn a Cowley-issued digital badge
- Only $560 for Kansas residents

Take the first step into the future — your AI journey begins January 14!

Humanities & Communication Day

February 4, 9 AM to 2 PM

Cowley College

Calling all future storytellers, creators, and communicators!

- Explore Mass Communication & Creative Writing
- Talk with current students
- Enjoy lunch with faculty (free for the first 75 registrants)
- Attend the awards & scholarship presentation
- Plus, high school students can enter our Writing & Video Contests for a chance to win recognition and prizes! Submit entries by January 15, 2026.

Virtual Health Care Career Day

February 18, 9 AM to 12:30 PM

Kansas Hospital Association

This online event takes students and attendees inside Kansas hospitals to view a “day in the life” from health care professionals and engage in Q&A.

Careers to be profiled include:
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Laboratory
Social Services
Pediatrics
AND MORE

Open House

February 26, 9 AM to 1 PM

Manhattan Tech

See for yourself why Manhattan Tech is the right choice for you!

At the Open House, you can get your questions answered - whether about admissions, academic programs, or support services.

Parents and family members are welcome and encouraged to attend.

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