KCTCS, including Gateway, plans to start fall term on Aug. 17, offering a variety of formats
Beginning Aug. 17, fall term classes at the 16 colleges of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) will…
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KY Chamber, KCTCS partner on ‘Restart Kentucky,’ to bring industry leaders together on economic recovery
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce recently announced the formation of “Restart Kentucky,” an initiative designed to start the conversation on…
KCTCS delays presidential search; Jay Box delays retirement, agrees to stay through COVID-19 crisis
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) Board of Regents is delaying…
KCTCS’ 16 colleges will continue to offer online/remote classes through the end of semester
The 16 colleges of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) are committed to maintaining the health and safety…
KCTCS moves to online instruction through March 27; most personnel to work remotely
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) is moving to online instruction beginning today through March 27. All lab…
Better Lives are a reality, not just a slogan for Kentucky Community & Technical College graduates
When she graduated from high school, Jamie Lindsey took a job at Delta Faucet in Morgantown. She liked the company…
KCTCS: Jobs are waiting; need more education? Consider certificate programs and associate degrees
Kentucky Community & Technical College System When it comes to degree attainment, Kentucky ranks near the bottom. One reason for…
Study shows KCTCS graduates earn $9,100 more per year than those without college credentials
A new study by Emsi shows the average associate degree graduate from the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS)…
KCTCS preparing students for the high-tech world of manufacturing (not your grandfather’s factory work)
In today’s world of work, manufacturing requires workers to be tech-savvy. This is no longer your grandfather’s dirty, dark and…
Kentucky Community and Technical College System President Jay Box announces retirement
Jay K. Box, president of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS), announced his retirement today during the KCTCS…
City of Covington buying Gateway bookstore, YMCA building; to be sold to developer for pending project
Two landmark buildings on one of Covington’s most visible corners are changing hands to enable a significant but as yet…
KCTCS gets $420k grant to expand apprenticeships project — aims for at least 200 by 2022
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) has received a $420,000 grant from the American Association of Community Colleges…
Commentary: There’s more than one way to Go Pro; KCTCS, KAM teamed up for signing day of their own
By Dr. Jay K. Box and Lee Lingo Recently, the NFL conducted its annual draft. If you’ve ever watched it,…
KCTCS board reports on Entrepreneurial Innovation Grants, approves tuition increase and diplomas
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) Board of Regents learned at its meeting Friday the results achieved by…
KCTCS widens cost gap with state’s public universities, making education more affordable
The gap between the cost to attend one of the 16 colleges of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System…
Get a GED diploma (high school equivalency) through Kentucky Skills U at KCTCS institutions
For the first time, Kentucky adults without a high school or GED diploma have the opportunity to earn a high…
Kentucky high school students post dual credit gains — KCTCS is up 47% over three years
High school students taking dual credit courses and the number of credits they are earning is on a sharp rise…
New scholarship allows KCTCS students to earn $1,500 – $2,000 on the way to an associate degree
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) is offering a new scholarship to help students complete their associate degrees…
News briefs: Heritage opens Williamstown branch; Barton warehouse collapses; KCTCS staffer honored
Heritage Bank has opened its 19th branch in Williamstown, at 229 S. Main St. For the grand opening celebration June…
Allstate Foundation awards $50,000 in grants to Kentucky Coalition Against Domestic Violence
The Allstate Foundation awarded the Kentucky Coalition Against Domestic Violence (KCADV) $50,000 to support its nationally recognized Economic Empowerment Project…
CPE: State on track to reach goal of 60% working-age adults with postsecondary credential by 2030
Kentucky’s colleges and universities are on track to increase the educational attainment of the state’s working-age population from 45 percent…
KCTCS offers workforce education; pay your way with apprenticeship or Work Ready scholarships
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) is the largest provider of workforce education in the Commonwealth preparing 82…