THE SOLUTION TO YOUR WORKFORCE NEEDS
With KCTCS TRAINS funding, our colleges partner with companies who invest in their workforce to develop and provide in-depth, customized employee training at a fraction of the cost, allowing companies to train, retain, and upskill more Kentucky workers.
CUSTOMIZED TRAINING – BY THE NUMBERS
| TRAINS Lifetime Impact: (since 2014) |
|---|
| 1,184 projects |
| $38,177,706 funded |
| 87,318 enrollments |
| Top Sectors | Projects | Investment |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 668 | $14,502,546 |
| Healthcare | 124 | $2,244,347 |
| Transportation | 84 | $1,819,400 |
| Business Services | 72 | $898,404 |
Benefits of KCTCS-TRAINS
- Funding assistance to offset training cost for companies
- Increase retention, productivity, and employee satisfaction
- Train current or new employees
- Supports new and expanding Kentucky businesses
- Attract a skilled, reliable, and diverse workforce
OUR CUSTOM SOLUTIONS
|
Supervisory and Management Problem Solving Project Management Communications Teamwork Strategic Planning Process Improvement Lean for Manufacturing, |
Six Sigma Advanced Manufacturing Industrial Maintenance Blueprint Reading Programmable Welding Electricity OSHA |
Safety and First Aid Microsoft Office Networking Web Development Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Utility Lineman And many more |
TRAINS HISTORICAL INFORMATION
| Category | FY 21 | FY 22 | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project | 117 | 240 | 105% |
| Dollars Allocated | 3,920,664 | 7,127,528 | 82% |
| Company Investment | 2,761,545 | 3,770,257 | 37% |
| Enrollments | 13,528 | 19,111 | 41% |
| New Clients | 55 | 136 | 147% |
| Repeat Clients | 57 | 104 | 82% |
“We have experienced a more skilled workforce, increased employee retention, improved employee morale, improved engagement from candidates, and most of all the ability to give team members the opportunity to network with peers across the organization from different locations, job roles, functional areas, & cultures… The private sector cannot flourish when there isn’t a skilled workforce to sustain it. By investing in the skill development of citizens of this community, INOAC and Elizabethtown Community and Technical College are investing in the success of the community and creating opportunities for the potential [graduates].”
– Kimberly J. Rulo, Vice President, North America Human Resources for INOAC USA
Funded through KCTCS TRAINS, Kingsbrook Lifecare Center is partnering with Ashland
Community and Technical College to offer a nurse aide program to upskill their employees
and prepare them for advancement opportunities. “Whatever industry someone works in,
if you are looking to grow your workforce, one of the best things you can do is reach
out to your local community college.”
– Stephanie Hicks, Quality Manager at Kingsbrook Lifecare Cente
COMPANIES SERVED: 270
| LWA | TRAINS Investment | Company Investments |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegrass | $512,672 | $296,570 |
| Cumberland | $279,176 | $131,603 |
| EKCEPT | $604,658 | $282,175 |
| Green River | $947,617 | $422,767 |
| Kentuckiana Works | $1,752,067 | $966,195 |
| Lincoln Trail | $1,264,093 | $612,099 |
| Northern Kentucky | $575,127 | $215,039 |
| South Central | $429,666 | $198,098 |
| TENCO | $239,680 | $110,876 |
| West Kentucky | $797,532 | $534,835 |
| $7,402,288 | $3,770,257 |
For the full report go to KCTCS Workforce Annual Report
