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

KCTCS is proud to welcome Jessica Jones, a Hopkinsville Community College nursing student, as the newly elected student regent. Her journey reflects the power of community college education and the importance of student voice across the Commonwealth.

A historic year for KCTCS students! For the first time in system history, more than 25,000 students graduated in a single academic year, earning a record 47,513 credentials across Kentucky. Read more: bit.ly/41AsfL4

With an updated mascot costume on the way, we can’t wait to bring Pathfinder to even more campuses, communities, and events across the state. Enjoy this behind-the-scenes look 👀🦊

Educators & staff gathered in Lexington this week for the annual KCTCS conference focused on student success, workforce development, leadership, and innovation. The event highlighted powerful student stories of impact across the Commonwealth.