HCTC Works!
what is hctc works!?
HCTC WORKS! is a career and experiential learning initiative designed to provide high school and adult college students with opportunities to explore career pathways and gain real-world experience through work-based learning—all without adding to student debt. The program is committed to four key goals:
- Providing career exploration and pathways for students by offering guidance and hands-on learning experiences that help individuals navigate their occupational and college options.
- Enhancing workforce readiness through skill-building initiatives such as occupational research, resume writing, job fairs, and interview preparation.
- Strengthening employer-student connections by linking students with partnering employers to create meaningful job opportunities and industry exposure.
- Ensuring the program’s financial sustainability and institutional value by maintaining a cost-effective model that benefits both students and the broader workforce community.
HCTC WORKS! is designed to serve all demographics, including high school students, single parents, GED students, and job seekers, providing essential career services to support their professional growth and success
Students
Our goal is to provide students with access to higher education and employment opportunities by utilizing the following programs:
- Youth & Adult Apprenticeships
- Ready to Work
- Adult Education
High schoolS students
- Starting in the 9th grade students will enroll in dual credit classes that will allow them to gain both high school and college credits at the same time. These classes will ultimately lead to an industry certification.
- In 10th grade students will continue their dual credit classes, and they will also begin doing their job shadowing in the apprenticeship field they have chosen.
- In 11th grade students are now apprentices. The students will begin their paid apprenticeship by gaining experience with hands-on training at the employer’s job site, while also continuing their dual credit classes.
- In 12th grade students will continue their paid apprenticeship at the employer’s job site, while also continuing their dual credit classes. At graduation, the students will be presented an apprenticeship honor cord and receive their industry certification, upon completion.
High School Students Apply Here!
Adult College Students Apply Here!
Employees
If you’re an employer with current part-time or full-time job openings, let us show you how we can assist your organization in filling those positions through:
- Youth Apprenticeships
- Adult Apprenticeships
- Paid Internship
- Handshake (newly added software) will match employment opportunities with our students who are currently looking for employment either while enrolled or after graduation.
- Workforce Solutions can assist with any company specific new hire training for our student prior to employment through our customized training services.
Contact us directly to learn more about HCTC Works! and how we can help you reach your goals!
Jesse Riley
jriley0133@kctcs.edu or 606-487-3414
Kendra Johnson
Director of Apprenticeships
kendra.johnson@kctcs.edu or 606-487-3322
