The Kentucky Community and Technical College System has announced that its Workforce Solutions system has served nearly 2,700 companies and more than 21,000 students statewide this year.
With workforce-related enrollments in fields from advanced manufacturing and health care to information technology, logistics and skilled trades, KCTCS says they are preparing the next generation to succeed while they pursue the opportunities of today and anticipate the evolving demands of tomorrow.
Between summer 2025 and spring 2026, KCTCS produced 3,855 advanced manufacturing graduates, 9,200 health care graduates and 1,840 transportation graduates, while awarding more than 24,000 credentials in these critical workforce sectors.
“Our 16 colleges are more than institutions of higher education,” said KCTCS President Ryan Quarles. “They are engines of economic opportunity, strategically positioned in communities across the commonwealth to help meet regional workforce needs and support long-term academic success.”
According to KCTCS, Workforce Solutions connects students and employers with the training, resources and partnerships needed to succeed, serving as the commonwealth’s largest provider of employer-focused workforce training and talent development. Offering a first-of-its-kind employer engagement mapping system, Workforce Solutions provides a comprehensive view of employer partnerships across all 16 colleges and multiple departments, which strengthens workforce development, career opportunities and employer engagement by connecting education more directly to Kentucky’s workforce needs.
“Whether you’re a family-owned shop, a statewide industry association or a global manufacturer, you can call KCTCS and get help preparing your people for what’s next,” Emily Sayers, acting vice president of KCTCS Workforce and Economic Development, said noted.
KCTCS says they want to help Kentucky businesses meet their current workforce needs while looking ahead to emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, and expanding training opportunities to prepare employees for the evolving demands of tomorrow’s workplace.
KCTCS comprises 16 colleges and a system office created to serve all areas of the state, with an annual enrollment of more than 100,000 students.
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