November 9, 2023
For the second year in a row, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (ECTC) has celebrated the tenacity and dedication of first-generation students through First Generation Week. Nearly one in five ECTC students is considered first generation, meaning neither parent holds a college degree. From Nov. 6-8, the college hosted events that raised awareness of the unique obstacles these students may face and fostered connections between students and community members with similar experiences.
November 9, 2023
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Beacon of Light Awards, which honor African Americans in the ECTC service area (Breckinridge, Green, Grayson, Hardin, LaRue, Marion, Meade, Nelson, Taylor, and Washington counties) for their successes, exemplary service to their professions and communities, and their commitment to servant leadership and equity.
November 7, 2023
Central Kentucky Community Foundation will match all donations to Elizabethtown Community and Technical College’s Home for Hope campaign, up to $100,000, the college announced today. The dollar-for-dollar donation match, which runs now until Dec. 4, will support ECTC and Family Scholar House’s efforts to build on-campus housing for student parents.
November 7, 2023
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (ECTC) Workforce Solutions will offer a Korean Culture and Conversation Essentials class through the college’s community education program. The course will be held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, Nov. 14 and 16 in room 131 in the James S. Owen building on ECTC’s main campus.
October 20, 2023
If you’re looking for something new and different for dinner, look no further than the Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (ECTC) Culinary Safari. The meal is at 6 p.m. Nov. 3 at ECTC, 620 College Street Road in room 303 of the Occupational Technical Building (OTB).
October 17, 2023
Now in its 18th year, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College’s Distinguished Alumni program has celebrated the accomplishments of 146 outstanding former students and graduates. These leaders have made noteworthy contributions to their professions and communities, expanding ECTC’s impact across the country. Nominees are now being sought for induction into the 2024 class of honorees.
October 5, 2023
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (ECTC) will host Express Enrollment from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 10 and 11 for Fall 2023 classes that begin Oct. 16, 2023.
October 5, 2023
High school students with an interest in advanced technical careers are invited to Gearing Up, a career exploration event at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (ECTC). The event is 4-6 p.m. Oct. 18. Parents are encouraged to attend as well.
Once again, Family Scholar House (FSH) has celebrated Thanksgiving by distributing meals to Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (ECTC) students and their families in need. Thanks to a meal drive supported by the community, FSH was able to feed 100 families, a total of 448 individuals. Last year saw the distribution of meals to 65 families, 343 individuals.
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (ECTC) is recognizing the generosity of Dr. Robert and Rita Robbins by naming the college’s University Center in their honor.