WKCTC Hosts Second Stop of Education Express Tour in Massac County
Tour celebrates education, honors local leaders
Paducah, KY (04/11/2025) — West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) hosted the second stop of its regional "Your Community, Your College, Your Future" Education Express tour April 10 at the Massac County Community Center.
More than 40 students, parents and local leaders attended the event, which offered an opportunity to meet WKCTC faculty and staff and discuss the importance of education in the region.
The Education Express tour is the vision of WKCTC President Dr. Anton Reece and is designed to celebrate education while recognizing community leaders, educators, students, businesses and nonprofit organizations across the region.
"Students who want to come to us and go directly to work - we've got you," said Reece. "Those who come to us who want to transfer to great universities like Southern Illinois University, or on the Kentucky side with Murray State University - we're ready to do business."
During the event, WKCTC staff spoke about the role of education in workforce development and economic growth. Certificates of recognition were presented to Metropolis Mayor-elect Gregg Jeffords, Massac County Board of Commissioners Chairman Jimmy Burnham and Vice Chairman Jeff Brugger.
"I would like to ultimately recognize the importance of collaboration with education, local community leaders and our employers," said Jeffords. "I look forward to working with you all in the future."
The Education Express tour continues this spring with six additional stops:
April 17: Livingston County Board of Education, 840 Cutoff Road, Smithland, Kentucky
April 24: Marshall County Board of Education, 86 High School Road, Benton, Kentucky
April 29: Ballard County High School Cafeteria, 3561 Paducah Road, Barlow, Kentucky (serving Ballard and Carlisle counties)
May 1: Murray/Calloway County Area Technology Center, 126 Robertson Road North, Murray, Kentucky
May 6: Pontotoc Civic Center, 112 E. State Line St., Fulton, Kentucky (serving Fulton and Hickman counties)
May 15: Pope County High School Community Room, 125 State Highway 146 West, Golconda, Illinois
WKCTC encourages community members, educators, students and business leaders to attend and take part in discussions about the future of regional education.
About West Kentucky Community and Technical College: West Kentucky Community and Technical College, a member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, provides accessible, high-quality education and workforce training. WKCTC is committed to regional economic development and fostering individual and community success.
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