West Kentucky Community and Technical College students Scott Posey and Judah Cashon successfully obtained the CompTIA A+ certification in December 2018. The CompTIA or the Computing Technology Industry Association is a non-profit trade association that issues professional certifications for the information technology industry. Successfully completing the A+ certification process demonstrates that an individual has the equivalent experience of an information te chnology professional with at least 500 hours of hands on computer repair experience. According to CompTIA, "IT professionals with certifications on their resume command better jobs, earn higher salaries and have more doors open to new multi-industry opportunities." Congratulations Scott and Judah!

Congratulations to Taylor Young, who was named West Kentucky Community and Technical College's September Student of the Month! Taylor a 24-year-old Paducah resident, is earning her associate in science degree and is set to graduate WKCTC in May 2020. She then plans to transfer to UK to study dentistry. As a single parent, Taylor is not only dedicated to raising her daughter, Aubre, but also to helping her fellow classmates find success. She recognizes the value of education and the importance FYE 105 plays in helping students have a strong start to their college careers and participated in a recent promotional video sharing her experience in the course. In summer 2019, Taylor went above and beyond her typical duties as a work-study student by helping address and mail over 700 postcards to incoming students welcoming them to WKCTC. Way to go Taylor!

Congratulations to Paducah's Jon Bilak for being named 2019 April Student of the Month at West Kentucky Community and Technical College!

Congratulations to Betty Farr of Paducah for being named November Student of the Month at West Kentucky Community and Technical College. Farr earned a business administration certificate in fall 2018. Having lived in many places and worked a variety of jobs in her life, when Farr moved back to Kentucky, she decided the time was right for her to go to college, and she chose WKCTC. She said she knew that going to college was important for her to have a career and set a positive example for her kids. A nontraditional student who had been out of school for many years, Farr said she found the extra help she needed at WKCTC in TRIO Student Support Services and the Tutoring Center. She said WKCTC is continuing to help her achieve her academic goals, "One day at a time. One class at a time. One semester at a time." Farr will begin working toward her associate degree in business administration in spring 2019. "Furthering my education has been a goal of mine..., and I am glad I started at WKCTC. I feel much stronger for the road ahead." Congrats Betty!

April Clark of Paducah was named April Student of the Month at West Kentucky Community and Technical College. Congrats April!

Paducah's Gavin Posey has been named West Kentucky Community and Technical College's 2017 Student of the Year. Gavin was one of five previous Student of the Month winners nominated for the award. Student of the Month winners were selected between February and November 2017 with Gavin winning in November. Way to go Gavin!

Gavin Posey of Paducah was recently named West Kentucky Community and Technical College's November Student of the Month. Congrats Gavin!

Congratulations to Virginia Blanco-Mireles, the 2016 Student of the Year at West Kentucky Community and Technical College. Way to go Virginia!