Keesha Christy graduated high school with an associate degree from HCTC. Today, she holds a master’s degree and helps children thrive as a speech-language pathologist. Her journey proves where you start can take you anywhere. Read more at: bit.ly/47xwf1V

Caci Hisle started at BCTC as a single parent with a dream of becoming a physician. Today, she’s a University of Kentucky College of Medicine graduate and an internal medicine resident at UK Chandler. Read more at: bit.ly/4dR7e5l

Licensed pilot. Marketing professional. College graduate. Debt-free. Mary Schalk used SKYCTC’s flexibility and scholarship opportunities to pursue more than one passion and build a career that’s taking off. Read more: bit.ly/4yAVX0t

Brayden Johnson graduated high school with an associate degree from SKYCTC and an acceptance letter from Harvard. Now studying psychology and neuroscience, he plans to become a physician serving rural communities. Read more at: bit.ly/4iuhNO9

During National Student Transfer Week, Oct. 19–23, KCTCS celebrates students turning college credits into new opportunities. Last year, approximately 15,000 KCTCS students transferred to continue their education. Read more: bit.ly/480uV7J

Think before you click! This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, brush up on the do’s and don’ts that help keep your information—and KCTCS—safe! #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth

Join us October 7 at 12:00 p.m. ET for a conversation on how micro-credentials can strengthen Kentucky’s workforce by providing quality, portable, and industry-aligned pathways to skill development. Zoom link: bit.ly/4dmLnSZ Passcode: 431173

JCTC’s GeoTech Center is gaining national recognition for preparing educators and students for high-demand geospatial careers. From mapping to emergency response, its impact reaches nationwide. Learn more: bit.ly/3Ut4XXb

MCTC’s NSF ATE Start Smart initiative is gaining national recognition for connecting rural students to aviation careers. More than 550 students have explored aviation through real-world experiences. Learn more: bit.ly/3Ut4XXb

Former KCTCS students now have a path back to graduation. Comeback to Complete helps students build on prior coursework and return to earn a degree, diploma or certificate. Learn more: bit.ly/4nweerO

AMTEC Institute for Industry 4.0 Innovation is gaining national recognition. Based at OCTC, the initiative has reached educators in 36 states and 150+ schools and organizations, helping prepare students for advanced manufacturing careers. Learn more: bit.ly/3Ut4XXb

Three KCTCS initiatives are gaining national recognition for innovative workforce solutions in advanced manufacturing, aviation and geospatial technology. See how Kentucky-grown programs are making a national impact: bit.ly/3Ut4XXb

A new semester means new opportunities. Through our growing partnership with LifeWorks, KCTCS is helping autistic and other neurodivergent students succeed. Learn more: bit.ly/4qxPCjO

HealthForce Kentucky, a partnership among five KCTCS colleges, will host a free Ambient AI Preview Day Aug. 26 in Owensboro. Participants will test AI tools in realistic clinical simulations. Seating is limited to 50. bit.ly/3Sg6mzt

Maysville Community and Technical College welcomes Dr. Juston Pate as interim chancellor, who will guide MCTC as a national search for its next chancellor begins this fall. Read more: bit.ly/4wKxINk

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Congratulations to Beechwood High School counselor Megan Minton, the 2026 KCTCS Pathfinder of the Year! Her work is helping students explore dual credit, career-connected programs and affordable college pathways that lead to brighter futures. Read More: bit.ly/4vPL4at

Through a new KCTCS and SOAR partnership, six KCTCS colleges will provide hands-on, industry-aligned training to help Kentuckians pursue high-demand careers with nationally recognized employers. Learn more: bit.ly/3RpW53h

One system. Sixteen colleges. One connected experience. KCTCS has launched a new mobile platform to help students, faculty, and staff stay connected across Kentucky. Learn more: bit.ly/4auHc6f

Andrew “Drew” Meade's determination led him to Southeast Community & Technical College, where he earned his associate degree and found a new purpose: helping bridge the gap between the hard-of-hearing community and the hearing world. Read more at: bit.ly/4vArwGZ