Program to Invest in Next Generation of Civil Engineers, Leaders

KYTC is expanding its two civil engineering scholarship programs to now include a third construction management scholarship- all of which provide tuition assistance, hands-on experience and guaranteed employment after graduation.

KYTC will award up to 30 new scholarships for the school year to prospective and current college students pursuing civil engineering and engineering technology degrees. The application deadline is Feb. 1, 2023.

New Construction Management Scholarship. This scholarship is for students focusing on a four-year construction management degree who attend Northern Kentucky University, Eastern Kentucky University, Western Kentucky University, Morehead State University, or Murray State University. A limited number of scholarships will be offered, and they will be worth up to $59,200 (also ranging from $7,200 to $7,600 per semester).

The Civil Engineering Scholarship is for students focusing on a four-year engineering degree who attend the University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, Western Kentucky University or Kentucky State University. It is awarded to 10-20 new students and can be worth up to $59,200 (ranging from $7,200 to $7,600 per semester).

The Civil Engineering Technology Scholarship was established in 2009 and partners with the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). Each scholarship student will receive $3,000 per semester to complete an Associate’s Degree in Civil Engineering Technology from either of the KCTCS campuses in Lexington or Prestonsburg. The Cabinet will award up to 10 scholarships to students to attend either campus.

All three of these scholarships provide employment during the summer and job placement at KYTC after graduation. Scholarship recipients agree to work for KYTC for a year for every year they received the scholarship. Former scholarship recipients have held top management positions at KYTC including multiple state highway engineers, chief district engineers and branch managers.

Scholarship recipients will be notified in April.

For more information about these scholarships and other educational opportunities, please visit https://transportation.ky.gov/Education/ or call (502) 564-3730.

January Service Changes 

TARC is implementing minor service changes to Routes #10, #19, #23, and #46. Changes went into effect January 22, 2023.

Route #10: This Dixie BRT (Route #10) will have a minor time adjustment with Northbound routes leaving Dixie Gardens 4 to 5 minutes sooner.

Route #19: This route will no longer service Lexington Road from Baxter to Payne Street. There will be an elimination of four stops Eastbound and Westbound along Lexington Road. The KYTC project on this stretch of Lexington Road requires us to reroute this portion of Route 19.

Route #23: Routes Eastbound and Westbound will have a slight time adjustment to accommodate new service trips to GE Appliance Park. These new service times will enter GEA through the Newburg Neighborhood. Eastbound: new service for GEA will arrive at 12:55 p.m. and 1:40 p.m. Westbound: new service for GEA will arrive at 10:54 p.m.

Route #46: This route will no longer layover inside Iroquois Park. Instead the layover will now be on Alpine Way. There will be an elimination of service on Kenwood Road in both directions. This route will now service Palatka Ave Eastbound and Westbound. Stops along Kenwood Road will be eliminated but the Route 46 will still be in a few blocks walking distance to Route 4 and Route 6.

For ease of travel, please utilize updated pocket schedules, available on our Routes and Schedules page.

Pouring hazardous materials in the drain, flushing them down the toilet, or throwing them in the trash has a negative impact on the environment and can be dangerous. When several products are mixed together, chemical reactions can occur, releasing toxic gases and starting fires. Throwing hazardous waste in the garbage poses health and safety risks to sanitation workers. 

Where SHOULD household hazardous waste go? The Waste Management District funds a FREE household hazardous waste disposal site for Jefferson County residents called Haz Bin. It is located at 7501 Grade Lane and open year-round Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30am - 4:00pm (Holidays may affect hours.) Dispose of batteries, lawn/garden chemicals, oil-based paints and varnishes, fluorescent light bulbs, and more! Details at Louisvilleky.gov/HazBin.

Not sure if your items are hazardous? Use the search tool on Louisville's Recycle Coach app to find out!. 

Cat of the Week:

One Eyed Ollie is ready for a furever home!  Before coming to the shelter poor Ollie’s eye was injured, so it had to be removed. Ollie was placed with a foster family until he healed and ready to be adopted.

He’s a shy kitten and according to their vet staff, ‘spicy’, so there won’t be any dull moments this 5-month-old. One Eyed Ollie’s adoption fee is waived for an approved adopter, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. Ollie’s already neutered, microchipped, and up to date on vaccinations. Ollie is friendly with other cats and dog testing is available by request. For more info about Ollie, call 502-473-PETS. Meet One Eyed Ollie at Animal House Adoption Center, located at 3516 Newburg, 12:00pm - 6:00pm daily. To view all adoptable cats at LMAS, click here. (https://louisvilleky.gov/government/animal-services/services/adopt-pet)

Dog of the Week:

A teenage goofball with lots of personality, that’s what was on CK Dexter Haven’s field trip report. He had a blast spending a day outside of the shelter which included visiting a park and a pet store. He was a very good boy during his outing and proved he’s a tug-o-war champ. CK’s adoption fee is waived for an approved adopter and included is one-year free membership to Club K9 Dog Bar. CK is an approximately one-year-old American Staffordshire mix who weighs 54 lbs. He’s already neutered, microchipped, and up to date on vaccinations. CK gets along great with other dogs, but he needs a cat-free home. For more info about CK, email animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov. Meet CK Dexter Haven from at Animal House Adoption Center (3516 Newburg Road). To view all adoptable dogs at LMAS, click here.

Zoo Hosts Job Fair

The Louisville Zoo will host a job fair on January 28 in the Islands Pavilion Gheens Room, 10:00am - 2:00pm. The Zoo is seeking outgoing, highly motivated individuals who enjoy working with the public to fill seasonal positions in various departments. Positions are available in Admissions, Education, Guest Services, Membership, Front Desk, Horticulture and Rides & Attractions. Candidates will receive training in their area.

The compensation for seasonal positions ranges from $15.15 to $17.15 per hour. All applicants must be at least 16 years of age and able to work a variable schedule that includes nights and weekends from March through October. Some positions require applicants to be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.

For those seeking a seasonal position in the Zoo’s animal departments, requirements include one year of college with a declared major in biology or a closely related field, as well as one year of working with animals in an institutional setting.

To apply for seasonal positions in the education department, candidates must have completed one year of college seeking a degree in elementary or secondary education, have one year of experience working with children in a formal or informal teaching setting (school, day camp, zoo or other cultural attraction), and have background knowledge of biology, ecology or related fields.

In addition to working in a unique environment, seasonal Zoo employees receive free Zoo admission and parking for the duration of their employment term as well as discounts in Zoo gift shops and food concession locations with Zoo ID.

All other full-time and part-time vacant positions will be posted weekly on the Louisville Government website at louisvilleky.gov/humanresources

Below please find MSD's recently posted positions. For position descriptions, pay information, and to apply please visit their website:

http://www.louisvillemsd.org/Careers

• Maintenance Planner- Treatment 
• GIS Analyst I/II/III/Sr. Analyst
• Maintenance Mechanic I/II/III- Treatment (2 pos.)
• Maintenance Mechanic I/II/III-Collections (3 pos.)
• Laborer-Collections (5 Pos.)
• Fleet Services Manager