For the first time in history, there is a growing national recognition of the vital role that community colleges play in America’s higher education system by preparing people for some of the most highly-skilled and high demand occupations in the 21st century.
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) will honor 7,423 candidates, receiving 14,189 credentials, for graduation this spring in 16 college ceremonies across the state.
In addition to the spring graduates, many KCTCS college commencement exercises will also recognize students who have graduated since the May 2011 commencement. These students total 2,642 in summer 2011, and 5,019 in fall 2011 ceremonies.
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) will host more than 80 education leaders from 25 institutions in Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio, at the Kentucky Ad Astra Summit on April 24-25 at the KCTCS Office in Versailles, KY.
Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC), a leading energy efficiency and renewable energy company, and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) announced today that four colleges in the KCTCS are in the process of receiving energy upgrades and retrofits that are expected to save more than $480,000 annually in energy costs.
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"For the first time in history there is a growing national recognition of the vital role we play in America's higher education system." - KCTCS President, Dr. Michael B. McCall
WLEX-18 News Clip: "The 2nd Lady, Dr. Jill Biden, visited Lexington today and as LEX 18's Nicole Pence explains the professor is impressed with Kentucky"
Reporter: "A big welcome for a powerful woman."
Dr. Jill Biden: "It was so great when we pulled up in our bus to see all the students out there with their banners signs and their signs and I want to thank you so much."
WTVQQ-36 Reporter: "Jill Biden is a community college English professor in Virginia"
Biden: "Thank you everybody. Thank you!"
Reporter: "So the Vice-President's wife felt right at home during her visit Thursday morning to Bluegrass Community and Technical College."
McCall: "You know today is a very special day for the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. It is particularly a pleasure to welcome two of our nations most recognized community college advocates: Second Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Labor Secretary Hilda Solis. Dr. Biden and Secretary Solis on behalf of the faculty, staff and students of the 16 colleges that make up our statewide system, I'd like to offer you a warm Kentucky Bluegrass welcome.
Secretary Solis: "The President's proposed 8 billion dollar Community College 2 Career fund will help America's community colleges provide pathways to high skill jobs in high growth industries. It's not by accident we decided to make Lexington a key stop in our three day community college bus tour. And the industry partnerships you're creating here across the state can be and will be a model for the rest of the country."
WKYT-27 Reporter: "This visit was a big deal for this campus. Dr. Jill Biden and Labor Secretary Hilda Solis weren't the only speakers this morning. We heard success stories from community colleges across the state."
Student participant: "I did my internship and when that was over I said to my boss 'I'd love to stay if you'll have me,' and they said yes. All you have to do is take the first step. There are community colleges everywhere and they will help you, guide you, toward a better future."
Biden: "These partnerships are training workers with skills that will lead directly to jobs. Not only can community colleges change lives, they can change America."
"Thank you Dr. Biden and Secretary Solis for your visit to BCTC and KCTCS."