FLORENCE, KY (FOX19) — Students and parents attending the Advanced Manufacturing Expo at Gateway Community and Technical College April 30 can learn firsthand from local manufacturers about the bright job outlook for manufacturing careers.

Six local employers are scheduled to attend the education expo at Gateway’s Boone Campus in Florence April 30. They include DHL, Mubea, Mazak, Ellison Group, the Center for Integrative Natural Science and Mathematics, and Virtual Manufacturing Services.

The expo is open to the public and begins at 5 p.m. Participants can tour Gateway’s high-tech Integrated Manufacturing Center, Computerized Manufacturing and Machining Lab, and Welding Lab between 5 and 6 p.m., and meet with local employers between 6 and 7 p.m. Gateway will conduct an information session on college credit that can be earned in high school from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Apprenticeship information will be shared from 6:30 to 7 p.m.

NEWPORT, KY (FOX19) - The quack is back in Newport as Ride the Ducks opens for a new season.

The sightseeing land and water ride opened on Tuesday.

“We’re excited about the 2013 season,” said Lynn Margason, marketing director. “Our goal is to continue to be the unique, fun way to explore our city and we are looking forward to everyone to come quack with us!”

The tour departs Newport on the Levee and ticket prices range from Adult, $17 Child 2-12, $12. Under age 2 are free. Group rates for 10+ are available by advance purchase.

Tours depart daily

April 22 – May 19: Noon to 5 p.m.

May 20 – September 2: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

September 3 – November 24: Noon to 5 p.m.

More information can be found at www.newportducks.com

COVINGTON, KY (FOX19) – Gateway Community and Technical College will host Adult Learner Fairs April 18 and 30 at two locations to offer enrollment and financial aid information tailored for non-traditional students interested in attending college.

The April 18 fair will take place at the college’s Urban Center, 525 Scott Blvd., Covington, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  The April 30 fair will occur at the Center for Advanced Manufacturing on the Boone Campus at 500 Technology Way, Florence, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Gateway representatives will be on hand at each location to answer questions about admissions, financial aid, academic programs and career-oriented degrees, campus locations, transportation and student services. Representatives from the local adult education program will be on hand to provide information about the GED and the test changes coming in January 2014.