Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College, Cumberland

What Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College, Cumberland does

Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKCTC) is a public, multi-campus community and technical college headquartered at 700 College Road, Cumberland, Kentucky, and operating as a constituent college within the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). Founded in 1960, SKCTC serves Appalachian Eastern Kentucky across six campuses (Cumberland, Harlan, Middlesboro, Pineville, Knox/Barbourville, and Whitesburg) and 17 SACSCOC-approved off-campus instructional sites, delivering associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates in academic transfer (AA, AS, Education Teacher Preparation), allied health (Nursing, Paramedic, Respiratory Care, Surgical Technology, Radiography, Physical Therapist Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technician), skilled trades and manufacturing (Welding, Diesel, Automotive, Computerized Manufacturing & Machining, HVAC, Lineman, CDL, 3D Printing), information technology (CIT), business administration (20+ certificates), and human services/social services. Programs are delivered via face-to-face instruction, hybrid, and online modalities (100% online, online-live, 12/8/5-week accelerated terms) and supported by SACSCOC institutional accreditation plus eight discipline-specific program accreditations.

The institution's core technology stack is a shared KCTCS infrastructure including PeopleSoft Campus Solutions for SIS/ERP, Visual Schedule Builder for student-facing course planning, Starfish early-alert system for retention intervention, CampusNexus engage CRM for inquiry management, Handshake for career services, and the KCTCS Online Learning platform; no proprietary AI/ML models or public APIs are deployed. Revenue is generated from tuition and fees ($195/credit hour resident, $195 online, $97 dual credit, with mandatory fees), state appropriations (not disclosed), federal and state grants (TRIO SSS $1.75M, ARC POWER $1.63M, plus a $11M active grant portfolio), philanthropic gifts via the Southeast Education Foundation ($275K-$300K annual target, 1,024-1,500 donors), customized workforce training contracts (107+ employer partners), and veteran education benefits certified through VA School Certifying Officials at each campus. The student body totals 3,144 in Fall 2024 (target 3,371 for Fall 2025) with 73.4% Pell-eligible, 38% first-generation, and strong retention/graduation rate improvements (60.4% fall-to-fall retention, 50.4% graduation rate, 87.6% licensure pass rate above KCTCS averages).

SKCTC serves a hybrid customer base: direct-to-consumer prospective students self-serve through the open KCTCS online application; B2B employer engagement is driven by Workforce Solutions and the Dean of Community Workforce & Economic Development offering customized training and apprenticeship pathways; military/veteran recruitment is operated by an inside-sales-style Veterans Services Team across all six campuses; and event-driven community engagement anchors brand presence in the region. Free-tuition eligibility under WorkReady Kentucky (up to 60 credit hours for Kentucky residents with HS diploma and no existing associate's degree) and standard $195/credit-hour tuition regardless of residency for online-only students are the most distinctive pricing mechanics, designed to maximize access in a low college-going-rate region.

Name

Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College, Cumberland

Legal name

Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College

Website

https://southeast.kctcs.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKCTC) is a public multi-campus community college in Appalachian Eastern Kentucky offering associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates in healthcare, manufacturing, IT, business, and skilled trades across six campuses and online, serving 3,144 students (73% Pell-eligible, 38% first-generation).

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Product category

Community and Technical College Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Junior Colleges (6112), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Allied health training
• Technical workforce certificates
• Online college learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Cumberland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Recurring per-credit-hour tuition charged by semester term: $195/credit hour resident, $270/credit hour non-resident, $97/credit hour dual credit, $195/credit hour online-only (all students regardless of residency), plus mandatory $8/credit hour fee and $20/credit hour distance learner fee. Includes courses offered in 12/8/5-week accelerated terms.
2. State and Federal Grants: Alternative funding target of $3.3 million annually combining competitive grants and gifts; recent wins include U.S. Department of Education TRIO Student Support Services grant of $1.75 million and Appalachian Regional Commission POWER Initiative award of $1,633,164. Annual grant revenue targeted to grow from $1.2M to $1.5M.
3. Philanthropy and Foundation Giving: Annual gifts targeted at $275,000 to $300,000 with 1,024 to 1,500 donors; managed through Southeast Education Foundation (Board Chair Ed Harris). Includes 65th Anniversary Giving Day, Lillian Faye Simpson Golf Classic, and donor stewardship programs.
4. Workforce Solutions and Customized Training: B2B revenue from customized employer training, industry-sector credentials, apprenticeship sponsorship, and TRAINS-program contracts; goal of increasing employer participation in Handshake by 10 and serving 117 companies (up from 107). Existing training enrollment baseline of 3,068.
5. Veteran Education Benefits and Tuition Assistance: Revenue certified through VA School Certifying Officials covering GI Bill, Federal/State Tuition Assistance (TA) for active duty, drilling reservists, and National Guard; includes concurrent admissions via Army ConAP and credit-for-prior-learning for military training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion5 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKCTC) is a multi-campus public community and technical college that delivers associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates across academic transfer, allied health, technical trades, business, IT, criminal justice, and human services disciplines. Offerings are delivered face-to-face at six campuses, online via a multi-modality platform (100% online, online-live, hybrid) with 12/8/5-week accelerated terms, through dual-credit high school partnerships, and via B2B customized workforce training and registered apprenticeships aligned with Kentucky's targeted industry sectors.

Product overview

Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKCTC) is a multi-campus community and technical college within the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS), headquartered at Cumberland, KY. Its offering is a unified educational portfolio — not a single software product — comprising academic transfer degrees (Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Education Teacher Preparation AAS), Career and Technical Education degrees and certificates (Computer and Information Technologies with Microsoft/Cisco/Game Programming tracks; Business Administration with 20+ certificates; Welding; Diesel Technology; Automotive Technology; Computerized Manufacturing & Machining; Construction; HVAC; Electrical Technology; Lineman; CDL/Tractor Trailer; Digital Printing), Allied Health programs (Nursing, Paramedic, Respiratory Care, Surgical Technology, Radiography, Physical Therapist Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Assisting), Human Services and Social Services certificates (Aging Services, Direct Support Work, Psychiatric Mental Health Technician, Recovery Coach), Criminal Justice, and specialized programs (3D Printing Technician, Aviation Private Pilot, First Year Plumber Mechanic, LifeWorks Bridge Academy for neurodiverse students). These academic offerings are delivered across modalities — SKCTC Online (100% online, online live classroom, hybrid), face-to-face at six campuses (Cumberland, Harlan, Middlesboro, Pineville, Whitesburg, Knox), and via Workforce Solutions and Apprenticeship Programs aligned with Kentucky's targeted industry sectors. The institution holds SACSCOC institutional accreditation and multiple program-specific accreditations (ACEN, NATEF, NIMS, CAAHEP, CAPTE, CoARC, ARCSTSA, JRCERT), and participates in NC-SARA.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate in Arts (AA) Degree Two-year transfer-focused associate degree program (60 credit hours) covering humanities, social sciences, and English, designed for transfer to four-year institutions in fields like Elementary Education, Psychology, and Social Work.
• Associate in Science (AS) Degree Two-year transfer-focused associate degree program (60 credit hours) emphasizing math and science, preparing students for transfer to four-year institutions in Biology, Engineering, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Med, and Pre-Vet, with a structured Pre-Engineering Path.
• Education Teacher Preparation AAS Associate of Applied Science degree (61-62 credit hours) kickstarting the path toward teaching certification; credits transfer to four-year teacher preparation programs under Kentucky's 2+2 Teacher Prep Partnership.
• Computer and Information Technologies (CIT) Program Multi-track CIT associate degree (60-66 credit hours) offering tracks in Microsoft MCSA, Cisco CCNA, Computer Game Programming/Video Game Design, and Network Administration, plus certificates in A+ Prep, Cisco, Information Security, Microsoft Enterprise/Network Administration, Programming, and Web Administration.
• Business Administration Program Business Administration AAS Management track (63 credit hours) plus 20+ certificates covering Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Financial Perspectives, General Business, Hospitality Management, Human Resources, Management, Operations, Payroll Accounting, Public Leadership, Real Estate Pre-Licensing/Residential, Small Business Management, Social Media Marketing, Supervisory Management, and Team Leadership.
• Human Services and Social Services Program Prepares students for entry-level positions in agencies providing social, community, educational, and mental health services; includes certificates in Aging Services, Direct Support Work, Psychiatric Mental Health Technician, and Recovery Coach with clinical experience component.
• Nursing Program (RN, LPN, LPN-to-RN Bridge) Associate Degree Nursing program accredited by ACEN (Continuing Accreditation) and approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing, offered at Cumberland (RN, LPN, and LPN-to-RN Bridge) and Middlesboro (LPN-to-RN Bridge) campuses.
• Welding Technology Program Welding Technology program providing hands-on technical training and industry credentials; one of the featured programs highlighted on the SKCTC homepage.
• Criminal Justice Program Criminal Justice program offering associate degrees and certificates preparing students for careers in law enforcement, corrections, and related fields; offered online as well.
• Diesel Technology Program Diesel Technology program providing technical training in diesel engine repair and maintenance for entry-level diesel technician careers.
• Automotive Technology Program Automotive Technology program accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), providing training for automotive service careers.
• Computerized Manufacturing & Machining Program NIMS Accredited Training Program in computerized manufacturing and machining, also offered at the Knox Campus as a fast-track certificate.
• Paramedic Program Paramedic program accredited by CAAHEP upon recommendation of CoAEMSP, with program number 200624 (Whitesburg) and additional offerings preparing students for EMT, A-EMT, and Paramedic certification.
• Physical Therapist Assistant Regional Program Regional PTA program offered jointly with Hazard Community & Technical College, accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
• Respiratory Care Program Two separately accredited Respiratory Care programs by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC): Whitesburg (program number 200624) and Pineville (program number 200400).
• Surgical Technology Program Surgical Technology program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs - Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology (ARCSTSA).
• Regional Radiography Program Regional Radiography program offered jointly with Hazard Community and Technical College, accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
• SKCTC Online (Online Learning Delivery) Online learning program offering 100% online, online live classroom, and hybrid class formats with flexible 12, 8, and 5-week sessions; supports online programs including Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Business Administration, Computer Information Technologies, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Education.
• Workforce Solutions Workforce development division offering customized training for local businesses and skilled talent development aligned with Kentucky Workforce Innovation Board's Targeted Industry Sectors including Healthcare, Manufacturing, Transportation/Distribution/Logistics, IT/Business/Finance, and Construction.
• Apprenticeship Programs Registered apprenticeship pathways sponsored by employers and trade associations in advanced manufacturing, HVAC, automotive, IT, cybersecurity, and business; combine on-the-job training with classroom instruction and yield nationally recognized industry credentials upon completion.
• Dual Credit Program Dual credit program allowing high school students to enroll in SKCTC courses for both high school and college credit at reduced tuition ($97/credit hour); coordinated through SACSCOC-approved off-campus sites at partner high schools and area technology centers.
• Adult Education / GED Program Kentucky Adult Education program offering GED preparation and adult basic education services delivered at multiple SKCTC campuses; coordinated by Travis Cox as Director of Adult Education.
• LifeWorks Bridge Academy New program launched in October 2025 designed to empower students with autism and other neurodiversities at SKCTC through tailored support and educational pathways.
• Lineman (Energy Technologies) Program Energy Technologies – Lineman program approved by SACSCOC on February 9, 2024 (Case ID SC022977); first class featured in December 2025 news with Kaden Boggs leading SKCTC's inaugural cohort.
• 3D Printing Technician Certificate Certificate in 3D Printing Technician approved by SACSCOC on January 21, 2022 (Case ID SC014732); tied to the I.D.E.A.S. Center for additive manufacturing expertise.
• Medical Laboratory Technician Program AAS in Medical Laboratory Technician program and related certificates approved by SACSCOC on February 26, 2021 (Case ID SC010931).
• Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Program Computer-Aided Drafting and Design program and related certificates approved by SACSCOC on February 26, 2021 (Case ID SC010930).

Quantifiable outcome

• 87.6% licensure exam pass rate (2024-25), consistently above KCTCS system average
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

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Integration11 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerKCTCS is SKCTC's parent system — the largest provider of postsecondary education in Kentucky and the largest provider of online learning in the state. KCTCS provides shared services (PeopleSoft ERP, shared brand, articulation agreements) and oversees the appointment of college presidents via its Board of Regents. Strategic Plan 2.B targets 6% increase in total revenue, including growing annual grant revenue from $1.2M to $1.5M through system-level programs like KCTCS TRAINS.
• Lindsey Wilson CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSKCTC and Lindsey Wilson College expanded their counseling degree partnership to the Middlesboro campus in June 2025, enabling students to pursue a bachelor's degree in counseling without leaving the service area.
• Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program (EKCEP) and KCEOC Community Action PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered to renovate the former Barbourville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center into a 37,000 sq ft Knox Campus offering Industrial Maintenance Technology, Computerized Manufacturing and Machining, Electrical Technology, Welding Technology, and Nurse Aide (CNA) certificates.
• Hazard Community and Technical College (HCTC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint regional program partnerships including the Physical Therapist Assistant Regional Program and the Regional Radiography program (JRCERT-accredited). Both colleges also co-sponsor community events such as the flood-relief drive (October 2024) and dignitary day in Harlan County.
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerGI Bill educational benefits partnership enabling all military-affiliated students using GI Bill to receive in-state tuition; VA School Certifying Officials at each campus handle benefits certification. VA processing time noted as 6-8 weeks.
• U.S. Army (Concurrent Admissions Program - ConAP)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerConAP allows new Army enlistees to apply to KCTCS concurrently; enlistees select KCTCS as their home college and can access benefits after service.
• Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAir Force veterans and service members request CCAF transcripts to receive course credit at SKCTC for formal military training and experience.
• Handshake (career services platform)coreTechnology or IntegrationCareer services digital platform for job postings, resumes, and virtual advising. Strategic plan 3.D targets increasing employer participation in Handshake by 10 employers and recruiting 3 new Education First Employers.
• WorkReady KentuckycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerState program enabling Kentucky residents with HS diploma or working on GED (and no existing associate's degree) to earn up to 60 credit hours tuition free at SKCTC. No work or apprenticeship requirement.
• Achieving the DreamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational nonprofit network of which SKCTC is recognized as a 2025 Leader College; supports student success and equity initiatives across member institutions.
• KCTCS TRAINScoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSystem-level program that aids companies in upskilling their incumbent workers; SKCTC strategic plan 3.D targets enhanced awareness of TRAINS to expand employer engagement.
• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)flagshipOthersInstitutional accreditor (Standards 14.2 substantive change compliance). SKCTC is approved to award associate degrees, certificates, and diplomas. SACSCOC approval of off-campus sites is required before scheduling/marketing new locations.
• Bell County Forestry Camp (Prison Education Program)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSACSCOC-approved PEP site (approval 11/29/2024) enabling SKCTC to deliver educational programming to incarcerated individuals at the Bell County Forestry Camp, 560 Correctional Drive, Pineville, KY 40977.
• Kentucky Coal Museum / Benham / Kingdom Come Swappin' Meetin'minorOthersCommunity/cultural partnerships — Cumberland campus hosts the annual Kingdom Come Swappin' Meetin' (60th anniversary in 2024); SKCTC partners with Kentucky Coal Museum for Festival of Trees and Festival of Arts events.
• Southeast Education Foundation (Board Chair: Ed Harris)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated foundation that manages SKCTC's philanthropic giving, scholarships (Lillian Faye Simpson Golf Classic raised record $18,425 in 2024), and donor stewardship. Strategic plan 2.B targets growing annual gifts from $275K to $300K and donor engagement from 1,024 to 1,500.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hazard Community and Technical College: Fellow KCTCS constituent college co-sponsoring SKCTC's Regional Radiography and Physical Therapist Assistant programs; serves the adjacent Eastern Kentucky service area with overlapping target populations, program mix, and funding mechanisms.
• Big Sandy Community and Technical College: KCTCS sister college serving Eastern Kentucky with comparable program portfolio (allied health, technical, transfer degrees), shared KCTCS branding and articulation agreements, and similar Appalachian demographic exposure.
• Ashland Community and Technical College: KCTCS constituent college operating across multiple campuses in northeastern Kentucky with similar associate-degree, technical-certificate, and workforce-training mix; directly comparable on tuition structure, modalities, and funding sources.
• Owensboro Community and Technical College: KCTCS sister college offering the same KCTCS tuition structure, articulation agreements, and online learning platform; comparable mid-size community/technical mix with workforce-training emphasis.

Regional players

• Mountain Empire Community College: Virginia Appalachian community college operating in the coalfield region across the state border; comparable rural/Appalachian demographics, dual-modality delivery, and workforce-development focus, but a different state system.
• Southwest Virginia Community College: Virginia Community College System member serving rural Appalachian Southwest Virginia; comparable on community-based workforce credentials, healthcare/nursing programs, and regional demographics, but does not directly compete in Kentucky.

Broad incumbents

• Bluegrass Community and Technical College: Largest KCTCS college operating in central Kentucky with broader program portfolio and significantly larger enrollment; overlapping degree and certificate offerings but a much larger urban/suburban scale.
• Eastern Kentucky University: Regional four-year public university that serves as the primary transfer destination for SKCTC AA/AS graduates; overlap is on undergraduate instruction and teacher preparation rather than community/technical credentials.
• Jefferson Community and Technical College: Largest KCTCS college by enrollment, operating in the Louisville metro; overlaps on associate degrees, allied health, and technical credentials but serves a substantially different urban market.

Emerging players

• Alice Lloyd College: Small private four-year work-study college located in Pippa Passes within SKCTC's Eastern Kentucky service area; competes for a subset of first-time, first-generation Appalachian students but offers bachelor's degrees rather than technical credentials.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kctcs
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SoutheastSKCTC
• Facebookfacebook.com/138453445249
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kctcs
• Instagraminstagram.com/skctc

Compliance14 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors3 records

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