WKCTC Education Express Kicks Off in Graves County, Bringing Community and College Together
Paducah, KY (03/11/2025) — West Kentucky Community and Technical College is launching a 2025 Education Express tour, "Your Community, Your College, Your Future," with an inaugural stop in Graves County on April 1, 2025. The eight-community tour marks the beginning of a regional initiative designed to celebrate education and community partnerships. The Graves County event begins at 4 p.m. at the West KY Rural Electric Cooperative Corp. located at 1218 W Broadway in Mayfield.
The Education Express aims to achieve four key goals: to celebrate education and recognize local supporters, showcase WKCTC's commitment to regional comprehensive education and economic development, gather firsthand feedback from stakeholders, and expand access to educational opportunities for adult learners.
"We are thrilled to begin our Education Express tours in Mayfield, a community that has shown incredible resilience and dedication to education," said WKCTC President Dr. Anton Reece. "This tour is about listening to our communities and ensuring WKCTC remains a vital resource for their future."
The Mayfield and Graves County event will feature a comprehensive program, including presentations by WKCTC President Anton Reece, representatives from WKCTC Academic Affairs, Admissions, and Workforce Solutions, as well as comments from local leaders and stakeholders. Certificates of appreciation will be presented to Mayor Kathy O'Nan, Judge Executive Jesse Perry, and Superintendents Matthew Madding (Graves County Schools) and Billy Edwards (Mayfield Independent Schools).
"Our goal is to create a meaningful dialogue and strengthen the connection between WKCTC and the communities we serve," said Ashley Burns, Director of WKCTC Workforce Solutions. "We want to hear directly from our stakeholders about their needs and how we can better support their educational and workforce development goals."
Following the Mayfield and Graves County event, the Education Express will continue with seven additional tours, stopping at the following locations:
April 10, 2025: Massac County, Illinois - Location: TBD
April 17, 2025: Livingston County, Kentucky - Livingston County Board of Education, 840 Cutoff Rd., Smithland, KY,
April 24, 2025: Marshall County, Kentucky - Marshall County Board of Education, 86 High School Rd., Benton, KY
April 29, 2025: Ballard and Carlisle Counties, KY - Ballard County High School Cafeteria, 3561 Paducah Rd., Barlow, KY
May 1, 2025: Murray and Calloway County, Kentucky - Murray/Calloway County Area Technology Center, 126 Robertson Rd N, Murray, KY
May 6, 2025: Fulton and Hickman Counties, Kentucky - Pontotac Civic Center, 100 W State Line St., Fulton, KY
May 15, 2025: Pope County, Illinois - Location: TBD
WKCTC invites community members, educators, business leaders, and learners of all ages to attend the Education Express events and engage in discussions about the future of education in their region.
About West Kentucky Community and Technical College:
West Kentucky Community and Technical College, a member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, is committed to providing accessible, high-quality education and workforce training to the communities it serves. WKCTC strives to be a leader in regional economic development and a catalyst for individual and community success.
Contact:Whitney WalkerDirector of Marketing and Communications270-519-3199 (cell) whitney.walker@kctcs.edu
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