Workforce Solutions supports your community and positions Kentucky for economic success
KCTCS Workforce Solutions partners with workforce organizations across the Commonwealth to support the economic health of our communities. The Kentucky legislature supports KCTCS Workforce Solutions with public resources that offset training costs for our business partners. Our partner organizations also have access to a portfolio of programs and financial incentives to facilitate talent development initiatives. When you connect with us, you connect with a network of partners within our ecosystem. Request a consultative meeting today to get connected with the right pipelines and programs to meet your talent needs!
Where We Work
Workforce Solutions College Contacts
Ashland Community & Technical College
Robin Harris
Executive Director of Workforce Solution
606-326-2252
robin.harris@kctcs.edu Visit Website
Big Sandy Community & Technical College
Joyce Wilcox
Director of Business and Industry Development
606-889-4979
jwilcox0038@kctcs.eduVisit Website
Bluegrass Community & Technical College
Erin Tipton
Vice President of Advancement and Workforce Development
859-246-6788
erin.tipton@kctcs.edu Visit Website
Elizabethtown Community & Technical College
Jim Rachlin
VP of workforce Development
270-706-8634
jrachlin0001@kctcs.edu Visit Website
Gateway Community & Technical College
Antonie Smith-Rouse
Associate Vice President of Workforce Solutions
606-278-0209
antonie.smithrouse@kctcs.edu Visit Website
Hazard Community & Technical College
Keila Miller
Dean of Workforce Solutions
606-487-3287
keila.miller@kctcs.edu Visit Website
Henderson Community College
Samantha Reynolds
Director of Workforce Solutions
270-831-9845
samantha.reynolds@kctcs.edu Visit Website
Hopkinsville Community College
Carol Kirves
VP for Workforce Development
270-707-3751
carol.kirves@kctcs.edu Visit Website
Jefferson Community & Technical College
Trina Diehl
Director of Workforce Solutions
502-213-2229
trina.diehl@kctcs.edu Visit Website
Madisonville Community College
Melanie Tapp
Director of Workforce Solutions
270-824-8661
melanie.tapp@kctcs.edu Visit Website
Maysville Community & Technical College
De'Sarae Perry
Director of Workforce Solutions
606-301-6152
desarae.perry@kctcs.edu Visit Website
Owensboro Community & Technical College
Sheri Plain
Vice President of Workforce and Economic Development
270-686-4436
sheri.plain@kctcs.edu Visit Website
Somerset Community College
Alesa Johnson
Vice President of Workforce Solutions
606-451-6693
alesa.johnson@kctcs.edu Visit Website
Southcentral Community & Technical College
Kim Myers
Dean of Workforce Solution
270-901-1032
kim.myers@kctcs.edu Visit Website
Southeast Community & Technical College
Sherri L. Clark
Dean of Workforce Solutions
606-248-2224
sherrill.clark@kctcs.edu Visit Website
West Kentucky Community & Technical College
Ashley Burns
Director of Community, Workforce and Economic Development
270-534-3335
ashley.burns@kctcs.edu Visit Website
Our Partnerships
We Aren’t Just a Training Provider; We Are Your Partner in Strategy.
We are here to help you navigate the wealth of resources and programs that can address your talent pain points.
Plus many more – contact us to discuss your needs and we’ll provide a customized approach for your company
Our Impact
KCTCS is proud to impact the economic viability of Kentucky companies. Highlights include:
- $29+ million KCTCS-TRAINS funding since 2014
- 3+ million total KCTCS-TRAINS participants
- 145+ KCTCS-TRAINS funded projects to date in fiscal year 2022
Explore our talent pipelines
The Kentucky Education to Workforce GIS Application is an open-access online geographic information system (GIS) designed to combine K-20 education data, industry specific labor market data, and a variety of socioeconomic, public health, and demographic data sources. The GIS application helps to provide a better understanding of Kentucky’s education and workforce challenges through data alignment, analysis, and research.
