Mission, Vision and Values
Our Mission
We empower individuals and strengthen our region by delivering accessible, high-quality education and workforce training that leads to meaningful careers and thriving communities.
Our Vision
Empowering every individual in our region through education and training
Our Values
- Student-First
- Community-Driven
- Collaborative
- Innovative and Adaptable
- Guided by Integrity
Our Goals
Objective: Maximize learner access, retention, and success
Goals:
- Number of Individuals Educated and Trained Each Year
- Annual Unduplicated Headcount in:
- Academic Credit: Dual Credit, Transfer AA/AS/AFA, Technical AAS
- Non-Credit: Industry Training, Adult Education, Fire Commission, Adult Agriculture, Assessment Centers, Professional and Community Education
- Annual Unduplicated Headcount in:
- Percentage of Graduates Employed in Kentucky Companies
- KY STATS percent of graduates working in Kentucky companies 3-years after graduation
- Compares KCTCS to public and private Kentucky baccalaureate institution graduates
- KY STATS percent of graduates working in Kentucky companies 3-years after graduation
- Fall Delivered Credit Hours
- Fall 2026 Target: 60,000 Credit Hours
- Fall to Spring Retention
- Fall 2026-Spring 2027 Retention Target: 77%
Objectives:
- Improve student career pathway completion
- Leverage technology to prepare learners for future success
- Optimize institutional efficiency with technological, operational, and instructional innovation to ensure effective resource use across SKYCTC
Goals:
- Increase IPEDS Graduation Rate
- IPEDS 150% graduation rate ranked amongst all 50 states
- Increase Credentials Awarded in Key Industry Sectors
- Healthcare, Manufacturing and Logistics, Education, Construction, Professional Scientific and technical Services; Agriculture, Energy Business Services, Retail, etc.
- Increase Facilities and Instructional Efficiency
- Calculates campus facilities/building utilization, class fill rates, financial health, etc.
- Public dollars used per FTE or graduate (amongst states with no local property tax support)
Objectives:
- Leverage employer partnerships to deepen relationships supporting learner and program success
- Strengthen alignment between KCTCS programs and Kentucky's workforce needs
- Grow new workforce training programs
Strengthen employee recruitment and retention
Goals
- Employee Retention Rate
- The retention rate of regular SKYCTC employees during the academic year
- Increase Partnerships with Industry , Education, and Government that Align with the
State's Workforce and Economic Priorities
- Number of partnerships with private industry, community organizations/non-profits, K-12, and city/state agencies
