Company Profile
West Kentucky Community & Technical College
Company Overview
West Kentucky Community & Technical College (WKCTC), recognized as a top 10 community college in the nation by The Aspen Institute for three consecutive years and twice as a Finalist with Distinction, is a member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. Located in Paducah, Kentucky, WKCTC's mission is to provide excellence in teaching and learning, promote student success, and support economic development.
Company History
West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a product of two inspirational institutions, Paducah Community College and West Kentucky Industrial College (later known as West Kentucky Technical College) and is an integral part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) maintained by the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
WKCTC is governed by the KCTCS Board of Regents and derives its support largely from student tuition and legislative appropriations.
WKCTC’s history dates back to 1909 when one parent institution, West Kentucky Technical College, was established as a teacher training college for African-Americans. Its other parent institution, Paducah Community College, was original called Paducah Junior College when it was formed 1932. The two colleges were consolidated in 2003 and now proudly bear the name West Kentucky Community and Technical College.