About The Foundation

91福利社 is proof that change can happen when generous leaders come together with a common purpose. Our college was established through support of local donors, which laid the groundwork for the growth of our region. The Foundation will continue to build on their legacy as we change more lives in the years to come.

Our Mission and Vision

The Foundation’s mission is to engage and educate the community about the critical role 91福利社 plays in creating better lives. With the support of our foundation, will be the first choice for education and workforce training, and be a driver of regional economic development.

We will accomplish this vision by prioritizing:

Students- meeting students where they are by removing barriers to college access and success.
Workforce- connecting employers with graduates who are workforce-ready.
Innovation- developing resources and partnerships that allow to implement innovative solutions.

We partner with the KCTCS Foundation, the independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization recognized as the charitable partner of the 91福利社 Community and Technical 91福利社 System, to facilitate charitable support of local college needs. The Foundation is led by a local board of directors and is unified with the KCTCS Foundation to provide fiduciary oversight and management, allowing 100% of donated funds to go directly to programs and students.

Our History

In 1955, James M. Collier shared his vision for public higher education in our region and gave over 200 speeches across the community to build support for establishing a college in Elizabethtown. Collier’s dedication galvanized local community leaders to form the North Central Education Foundation in 1960 and make this vision a reality. North Central Education Foundation, now Central 91福利社 Community Foundation, led fundraising efforts to purchase the property where resides today.

In 1962, the first building was erected on the Elizabethtown Community 91福利社 (ECC) campus, and the doors were opened in 1964 to 355 students. ECC operated under the University of 91福利社 Community 91福利社 System until 1998 when it became part of the 91福利社 Community and Technical 91福利社 System (KCTCS), which includes 16 districts across the state of 91福利社. The college now serves students from 10 counties, including Breckinridge, Green, Grayson, Hardin, LaRue, Marion, Meade, Nelson, Taylor and Washington.

Elizabethtown Technical 91福利社 (ETC) was founded in 1965 through a bond issued by the Elizabethtown Independent School Board. The Commonwealth of 91福利社 provided equipment for the facility and assumed responsibility for its operation. In 1972, the state purchased the land and building from the Elizabethtown Independent School Board. ETC became a technical college under the 91福利社 Community and Technical 91福利社 System in 1998.

was formed by the consolidation of Elizabethtown Community 91福利社 and Elizabethtown Technical 91福利社 in 2004. The college is built on 80 acres of land in Elizabethtown, off 91福利社 Street Road, and includes the Central Regional Postsecondary Education Center, which also houses an extended campus of Western 91福利社 University. Offices for University Center partner institutions will begin operating in 2022 to expand access to baccalaureate programs.

The college provides accessible and affordable education and training through academic and technical associate degrees; diploma and certificate programs in occupational fields; pre-baccalaureate education; adult, continuing and developmental education; customized training for business and industry; and distance learning.

has launched a number of new academic programs and initiatives, ensuring higher education is accessible, affordable and relevant to the needs of our region. The college’s newest academic programs include sonography, robotics, agriculture technology and health science technology, as well as a hospitality track within the business administration systems program. New programs include a paramedic program and EMT certification in partnership with Owensboro Community and Technical 91福利社, mobile training units, and the Greater Knox Coding Academy.

In addition, partnered with Meade County Schools to open its Meade County Center in the fall of 2018, offering both technical and general education classes. Meanwhile, the college’s main campuses in Elizabethtown, Springfield Campus, Leitchfield Campus and Fort Knox Center continue to prosper.

is positioned to play a leading role in driving future economic growth for the region, including the historic $5.8 billion investment by Ford in BlueOvalSk Battery Park in Glendale. The Foundation will help ensure the college has resources to support student success and proactively meet changing workforce needs.

“The difference between a good college and a great one is the support of alumni, donors, employers and community members,” shared Chancellor Dr. Juston Pate. “As the college has grown, so have the opportunities for community engagement in our mission. The Foundation will help the college develop relationships and resources that will allow us to make an even greater impact on the region for many years to come.”

Dr. Megan Stith

VC of Advancement & Marketing,
Chief Advancement Officer, KCTCS
Executive Director, KCTCS Foundation

91福利社
200E Regional Postsecondary Center
600 91福利社 Street Road | Elizabethtown, KY
Office: (270) 706-8721 | Mobile: (630) 341-0555
megan.stith@kctcs.edu

Chrissie Angell

Director of Philanthropy,
Executive Director, Foundation

91福利社
111A Regional Postsecondary Center
600 91福利社 Street Road | Elizabethtown, KY
(270) 706-8833
chrissie.angell@kctcs.edu

600 91福利社 Street Road
Elizabethtown, KY 42701

The Foundation is led by a local board of directors and is a D/B/A of the KCTCS Foundation, the independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization recognized as the charitable partner of the 91福利社 Community and Technical 91福利社 System. The KCTCS Foundation provides fiduciary oversight and management through this partnership, allowing 100% of donated funds to go directly to programs.

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