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Tom Thompson

@TomToolbox

Director of Student Transition and Career Readiness at KDE OCTE. Dad of the most adorable daughter and husband to a truly amazing wife!

 Kentucky, USA
Joined September 2014
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When looking at assessment and accountability data feedback for your school, click the Career and Technical Education tab for more information about CTE participation, pathways and more. See how your school is doing on our School Report Card Suite reportcard.kyschools.us/
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We are thrilled to welcome Jermaine Poynter as our SkillsUSA State Advisor. He comes to OCTE from Henderson County, where he teaches Law Enforcement and serves a SkillsUSA local advisor. Welcome aboard, Jermaine!
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This #VeteransDay🇺🇸, we honor all who served. Our JROTC Consultant COL (Ret) Tim McDonald was Grand Marshal of the KY Veterans Parade in Louisville, led by 300+ cadets and the JROTC State Color Guard. Proud of Kentucky’s future leaders! 📸: Kentucky Veterans Parade
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Grand Marshal COL (Ret) Tim McDonald riding in the Kentucky Veterans Parade

ALT Grand Marshal COL (Ret) Tim McDonald riding in the Kentucky Veterans Parade

Kentucky JROTC Color Guard presenting colors at the Kentucky Veterans Parade and Celebration

ALT Kentucky JROTC Color Guard presenting colors at the Kentucky Veterans Parade and Celebration

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We are thankful for our TRACK partners, IBEW Local 369 and Pipefitters Local 502, for their dedication to our students and the workforce. Rep. Timmy Truett also spoke to how apprenticeship has impacted his son.
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We’re hiring! Join KDE’s Office of Career & Technical Education as an Education Program Consultant to serve as our Kentucky SkillsUSA advisor. 💼 $4,230–$5,169/month 🗓️ Apply by Oct. 26, 2025 👉 kypersonnelcabinet.csod.com/…
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Big shoutout to the Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters (IKORCC), winners of the 2025 Kelly Award for Business & Partnership from the KY Board of Education for their impact on students & workforce success. Read more: kentuckyteacher.org/news/202…
The Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters (IKORCC) was presented with the Kentucky Board of Education’s (KBE’s) 2025 Kelly Award for Business and Partnership at its Oct. 2 meeting. IKORCC has been strong partners with the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) since 2013. At the presentation were, from left, Associate Commissioner Beth Hargis of KDE’s Office of Career and Technical Education, Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher, Hope Harp, outreach specialist for IKORCC; and KBE Board Chair Sharon Porter Robinson. Photo by Myles Young, Kentucky Department of Education, Oct. 2, 2025

ALT The Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters (IKORCC) was presented with the Kentucky Board of Education’s (KBE’s) 2025 Kelly Award for Business and Partnership at its Oct. 2 meeting. IKORCC has been strong partners with the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) since 2013. At the presentation were, from left, Associate Commissioner Beth Hargis of KDE’s Office of Career and Technical Education, Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher, Hope Harp, outreach specialist for IKORCC; and KBE Board Chair Sharon Porter Robinson. Photo by Myles Young, Kentucky Department of Education, Oct. 2, 2025

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Kentucky SkillsUSA earns top honor during national conference. Read more: bit.ly/SkillsUSAKentuckyGold…
Kimberly Woodall, right, the director of Kentucky SkillsUSA, poses with SkillsUSA Executive Director Chelle Travis during the SkillsUSA State Directors Association conference.

ALT Kimberly Woodall, right, the director of Kentucky SkillsUSA, poses with SkillsUSA Executive Director Chelle Travis during the SkillsUSA State Directors Association conference.

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Come talk to me about @Futuriti_KY at the @SOAR_EKY Summit! Learn about Kentucky’s career and college advising platform and how you can use it to find your future!
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We’re hiring! Join KDE’s Office of Career & Technical Education as an Education Program Consultant in Computer Science & Media Arts. 💼 $4,230–$5,169/month 📅 Apply by Sept. 1, 2025 👉kypersonnelcabinet.csod.com/…
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Historic news! The Bill Gatton Foundation has given $11M to the KY FFA Foundation — the largest gift in U.S. FFA history. This will expand scholarships, leadership training & opportunities for 24,000+ KY students. More here ➡️ kyffa.org/news/217
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ALT Graphic with FFA jacket in background reading: KENTUCKY FFA GIFTED $11 Million FROM BILL GATTON FOUNDATION Largest donation to any FFA Foundation in U.S. history

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The @KentuckyFFA is showcasing the best of the best at the @kystatefair! Students from across the state are competing in Career Development Events, putting their skills to the test and preparing to be the leaders of tomorrow.
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Tom Thompson retweeted
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Futuriti_KY@Futuriti_KY8 Aug 2025
Learn how to connect Kentucky high school students to educational options related to their career choices! futuriti.org/public/page/cte…
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Futuriti_KY@Futuriti_KY7 Aug 2025
It's back to school season again in Kentucky! For those educators and counselors planning their career exploration content, Futuriti has you covered. Check out these great resources: futuriti.org/public/page/ken… futuriti.org/public/page/col…
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The 2025 KACTE Summer Program is next week! You can plan your conference downloading the SCHED App from the App Store or Google Play. Search "2025 KyCTESP" in the app
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Dr.Beth@HargisBeth18 Jul 2025
Career and Technical Education is not JUST blue collar work but certainly embraces it. Mike Rowe nails it!! Start at 2:15. youtu.be/dHvN_gZLAQs
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The KACTE Leadership Fellows Program is accepting applications for the 2025-26 cohort. The program is designed to provide professional development, policy knowledge and leadership development to new and current KACTE members. Apply: bit.ly/KACTEFellowsApp
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Futuriti_KY@Futuriti_KY28 May 2025
Aviation is one of KY’s fastest-growing sectors, with careers ranging from aircraft mechanics & pilots to logistics coordinators & aerospace engineers. Check out the many careers in this sector, and a list of KY employers who work in this crucial industry! futuriti.org/public/page/ken…
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Futuriti_KY@Futuriti_KY5 Feb 2025
Follow @Futuriti_KY and help us spread the word about Kentucky's new education and career platform! @CPENews @cpepres @CEC_KY @KyDeptofEd @LtGovColeman @All_in_KY @advisingky @GEARUPToday @GovAndyBeshear @KYCareerCenter @prichardcom @AssociationKy @ksbanews @KYACAC @kheaa @kctcs
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Replying to @KyEdandLabor
@KyEdandLabor @KyDeptofEd #YAW2024 #ApprenticeshipUSA
Did you know 2,931 Kentucky students are currently enrolled in a Pre-Apprenticeship Pathway!

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Our TRACK youth pre-apprenticeship partners at Louisville Electrical JATC recently hosted the KY SkillsUSA contests for Electrical 1, Electrical Construction Wiring, Industrial Motor Control! @KyEdandLabor @KyDeptofEd #YAW2024 #ApprenticeshipUSA #SkillsUSA
Registered Youth Apprenticeship Sponsor Spotlight. Louisville Electrical JATC

ALT Registered Youth Apprenticeship Sponsor Spotlight. Louisville Electrical JATC

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