News Summary
Fayette County Public Schools is preparing to launch The Hub for Innovative Learning and Leadership (HILL) in downtown Lexington. This $65 million facility aims to enhance career and technical education for over 1,000 high school students, offering programs from welding to health sciences. The project, partially funded by a $10 million grant from the Governor’s office, represents a significant investment in the community’s workforce development and educational infrastructure. The renovation of a historic building highlights the collaboration between education and local businesses to adapt to evolving job markets.
Lexington, Kentucky
Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) is on track to open a new career and technical education facility, known as The Hub for Innovative Learning and Leadership (HILL), in downtown Lexington in the fall of 2025. The initiative, part of a broader effort to enhance workforce development, represents a significant investment of approximately $65 million in the community’s educational infrastructure.
Located at the corner of Main Street and Midland Avenue in the repurposed former Lexington Herald-Leader building, The HILL will offer a variety of educational programs focusing on career and technical education (CTE). More than 1,000 high school students from across Fayette County are expected to enroll in diverse programs that include welding, aviation, mechanics, law and public safety, health sciences, culinary arts, and more.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony, attended by a significant number of community members, took place on June 12, 2025, marking a key milestone in the project. Principal Michelle Wilson described the opening as a transformative moment not only for students and educators but also for the community at large. She emphasized that The HILL represents a reimagining of career and technical education in Kentucky, aiming to prepare students for future careers that are likely to evolve with ongoing technological advancements…