K-12 Partnering to Build a Foundation for Success
HCTC is proud to offer several P-16 (including K-12) Student Outreach Programs. The goal of these programs is to create a college-going culture in our region. Our primary mission is to attract, motivate, and prepare students to pursue and complete a college education. HCTC’s Student Outreach Programs provide necessary resources for P-16 students to begin career, college, and life planning. Several university partnerships through the University Center of the Mountains further enhance student options.
GEAR UP Kentucky is designed to prepare low-income students to enter and succeed in college. The program provides a wealth of resources to students, parents and teachers. Its main focus is on post-secondary awareness, rigorous course work, scholarship information, engagement of parents, and student support. GEAR UP serves Breathitt, Clay, Knott, Perry, Whitley, and Wolfe counties.
Upward Bound provides fundamental support to participants for college preparation and serves students from Breathitt, Knott, Letcher, and Perry counties. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in pre-college performance and higher education pursuits.
The Challenger Learning Center of Kentucky uses space exploration as a theme. The Center creates positive learning experiences that raise students’ expectations of success while fostering a long-term interest in mathematics, science, and technology.
The Kentucky School of Craft prepares individuals for careers as independent studio artists, business owners, designers, and studio technicians.
The Kentucky School of Bluegrass and Traditional Music is dedicated to the study, performance, promotion, and advancement of heritage music.