Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education

Upcoming Special Events

The Council on Postsecondary Education hosts several events throughout the year to bring together educational, policy, and industry stakeholders to collaborate and explore best practices in higher education and the development to tomorrow's workforce.

For listings of other events, such as meetings and professional development, please consult the left sidebar.

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Real Work, Real Impact: Career Services for Real Life

July 24, 2025 | KCTCS System Office, Versailles

Second annual convening for Kentucky's postsecondary career services staff to continue ongoing conversations on how to best align career services efforts with Kentucky's evolving workforce demands.

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GEAR UP Kentucky Open House & Celebration

Aug. 18, 2025 | CPE Offices, 2nd floor, Frankfort

Join us for this one-of-a-kind celebration highlighting 25 years of GEAR UP Kentucky's impact on students and families in low-income Kentucky communities. This special anniversary event will spotlight the transformational impact of the four federal GEAR UP state grants administered by CPE since 2000. Over the past 25 years, GEAR UP Kentucky has helped more than 66,000 students across 91 high-poverty school districts build the skills, confidence, and plans needed to succeed in education and training beyond high school.

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2025 Healthcare Workforce Collaboratory

Dec. 9, 2025 | The Campbell House, Lexington

This 3rd annual event is dedicated to addressing healthcare workforce shortages by fostering collaboration between industry leaders, educational institutions, and policymakers. Registration to open summer 2025.

Last Updated: 7/2/2025