Bluegrass is committed to serving the individuals and communities of Central Kentucky. In the classroom and beyond, our mission and values provide the focus for everything we do.
BCTC welcomes and respects people of all cultures, religions, ages, socio-economic statuses, sexual orientations, gender identities, national origins, languages, and abilities. We celebrate individual differences as we evolve to be the face of a unified world. Our differences strengthen your resolve to deliver the highest standard of education in the Bluegrass Region.
Bluegrass is proud to invest in our employees through professional development opportunities.
"BCTC has offered me a platform to expose my colleagues and students to other cultures of the world through educational travel, curriculum development, and cultural competency training program."
Dr. Iddah Otieno | Professor of English & African Studies / Director, Kenya Exchange Program
"I get to see our students around town succeed every day. They are working as medical assistants at Clark Regional Medical Center, industrial engineers at Infiltrator Water Technologies, and teachers in our public schools, just to name a few."
Bruce Manley | Winchester Campus Director
Tuition Waiver
All Colleges within KCTCS offer tuition waivers to employees, spouses and dependent children (age 23 or less, as defined by federal financial aid guidelines) for up to 18 credit hours per year (six hours in the fall, spring, and summer) per person at any KCTCS college.
Community Service Day
KCTCS employees receive 7.5 hours of paid time off to volunteer per Fiscal Year (July 1 – June 30). Spend your day-off volunteering and wearing your College's gear making our community a better place!
Institutional Close
All Colleges within KCTCS observe a two-week institutional closing beginning in December, which will include the day before Christmas Eve, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
Tuition Discounts
KCTCS currently has tuition discount agreements with Morehead State University, Western Kentucky University, and Northern Kentucky University.
Generous Retirement Match
As part of KCTCS, each college offers a 403(b) retirement plan. A 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match