Hazard Community & Technical College

What Hazard Community & Technical College does

Hazard Community & Technical College (HCTC) is a public two-year community and technical college headquartered in Hazard, Kentucky, operating as one of 16 colleges within the Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS). Founded in 1960 (rebranded to its current name in 2005), HCTC serves the Appalachian region of Kentucky across five campus locations — Hazard (One Community College Drive), Lees College Campus in Jackson, Technical Campus, Knott County Campus in Hindman, and Leslie County Center in Hyden. The institution enrolls first-time college students, non-traditional adult learners, military service members and veterans, high school dual-credit students, and regional employer partners, offering associate degrees (Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science), diplomas, and certificates.

The college's core academic portfolio is concentrated in workforce-aligned programs including Nursing (RN), Surgical Technology (CAAHEP-accredited), Human and Social Services, Construction Technology, Computer Aided Drafting and Design, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Visual Communications / Digital Photography, and transfer-oriented AA/AS degrees. Technology infrastructure is built on commodity KCTCS enterprise systems: Blackboard LMS, the MyPath single-sign-on student portal (integrating Blackboard, Student Self-Service, Starfish, and Visual Schedule Builder), Microsoft Office 365, the BibliU-powered digital bookstore with day-one access and built-in study tools, and Brainfuse remote tutoring (7 hours per student). Institutional accreditation is held from SACSCOC, with programmatic accreditation from CAAHEP/ARC/STSA for Surgical Technology.

HCTC's business model is a public, state-funded higher education institution. Revenue streams include tuition and fees (marketed as the lowest in Kentucky), federal Pell Grants and FSEOG, Kentucky CAP Grants (up to $1,900) and KEES awards administered via KHEAA, customized Workforce Solutions contracts for regional employers, and state appropriations through KCTCS. Pricing is anchored to per-credit-hour tuition, with the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship covering up to 60 credit hours tuition-free for eligible Kentucky residents and monthly semester payment plans available. The college has 101-250 employees, does not pursue venture funding, and is governed by the KCTCS Board of Regents on behalf of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Name

Hazard Community & Technical College

Legal name

Hazard Community & Technical College

Website

https://hazard.kctcs.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hazard Community & Technical College is a public two-year college in Appalachian Kentucky offering associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates in healthcare, technical trades, and academic transfer pathways across five campuses within the KCTCS system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community and Technical College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Technical workforce training
• Nursing and allied health
• Transfer pathway programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Hazard

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from student tuition for credit hours. Kentucky resident tuition is the lowest in Kentucky. Financial aid, Pell Grants, and scholarships offset costs for eligible students.
2. Workforce Solutions: Customized training programs and services for regional employers and workforce development
3. Federal and State Grants: Federal Pell Grants, FSEOG, Kentucky CAP Grant ($1,900 max), and KEES awards distributed to eligible students

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

HCTC delivers public community and technical college education through associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates in healthcare (Surgical Technology, Nursing, Radiography), technical trades (Construction, Welding, HVAC, Lineman, Heavy Equipment Operation), Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Computer-Aided Drafting and Design, Human and Social Services, and Visual Communications. It also operates the University Center of the Mountains to enable seamless transfer to bachelor's and graduate degree programs, the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship providing up to 60 free credit hours, and customized Workforce Solutions training for regional employers.

Product overview

Hazard Community & Technical College (HCTC) is a two-year community college offering a portfolio of educational programs including associate degrees (Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science), diplomas, and certificates across technical and academic disciplines. The institution's core offerings center on workforce-aligned programs such as Surgical Technology, Nursing (RN), Human and Social Services, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, CADD, and Visual Communications (including Digital Photography). HCTC provides student support infrastructure including a bookstore powered by BibliU, the University Center of the Mountains for transfer pathways to bachelor's and graduate degrees, Student Success Coaches for academic support, and Tuesday Night Live evening classes. Financial aid programs include the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship covering full tuition for eligible students. The institution operates across multiple campuses (Hazard, Lees College, Technical, and Leslie County Center) as part of the Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Surgical Technology Program Associate in Applied Science degree preparing students for careers as surgical technologists; covers sterile and aseptic techniques, human anatomy, surgical procedures, and operating room clinical experience; accredited by CAAHEP on recommendation of ARC/STSA.
• Nursing (RN) Program Associate in Nursing degree program preparing students for registered nursing licensure; includes clinical rotations and preparation for the NCLEX-RN exam.
• Construction Technology Program Technical program providing hands-on training in construction trades for careers in the construction industry.
• Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) Technical program teaching computer-aided drafting and design skills for engineering and architectural drafting careers.
• Human and Social Services Program Associate in Applied Science degree program preparing students for entry-level positions in social, community, educational, and mental health services; includes clinical experience and stackable certificates in Aging Services, Client Services Coordinator, Direct Support Work, Psychiatric Mental Health Technician, and Recovery Coach.
• Manufacturing Engineering Technology Technical program preparing students for careers in advanced manufacturing; covers electronics, industrial automation, and computer maintenance.
• Digital Photography Certificate (Visual Communications) Certificate program within Visual Communications covering camera operation, lighting, composition, and digital editing; completable in 16 weeks and applicable as electives toward AA, AS, or Computer Information and Technologies degrees.
• Associate in Arts Degree Transfer-oriented associate degree providing foundational coursework for bachelor's degree completion in humanities and social sciences.
• Associate in Science Degree Transfer-oriented associate degree providing foundational coursework for bachelor's degree completion in STEM and science-related fields.
• Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship Free tuition program for Kentucky residents with a high school diploma or GED working toward a first associate degree; covers up to 60 credit hours tuition-free with no work or apprenticeship requirement.
• HCTC Bookstore (powered by BibliU) Online bookstore providing day-one digital access to course materials with variable rate pricing for digital content, online ordering with home delivery, financial aid compatibility, and built-in study tools including search, highlighting, annotation, text-to-speech, and offline access.
• University Center of the Mountains (UCM) Transfer center providing access to bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs from partner institutions on HCTC campuses; includes transfer guides, partner school information, and seamless transfer pathways.
• Veterans Services Support services for military service members, veterans, and their families including VA educational benefits counseling, enrollment certification, academic advising referrals, financial aid assistance, and local resources.
• Tuesday Night Live Evening Classes Evening support program offering online instruction with in-person tutoring, coaching, and study support on Tuesday evenings; includes Biology, Writing, Human and Social Services, Math, and Early Childhood courses with additional instructor and peer mentor attendance.
• Student Success Coaches Academic and non-academic support services connecting students to tutoring, accessibility services, veterans services, financial aid, and external resources including transportation, housing, and food banks; every new student is paired with a Student Success Coach.
• Financial Aid Calculator Online tool estimating financial aid eligibility including Federal Pell Grant, State CAP Grant, and KEES award amounts based on academic year, residency, Expected Family Contribution, enrollment, and KEES award.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 60 credit hours tuition free through Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship for eligible Kentucky residents
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• BibliUcoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital bookstore partnership providing day-one digital access to course materials with variable rate pricing, built-in study tools, offline access, and 24/7 support integrated into the LMS.
• University Center of the Mountains Partner UniversitiesflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Kentucky and out-of-state universities enabling bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree completion on HCTC campuses. Supports seamless transfer for associate degree graduates.
• Federal Student Aid (U.S. Department of Education)coreOthersProcesses over $150 billion annually in student financial assistance. Administers Pell Grants, Direct Loans, and work-study programs for HCTC students.
• Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA)coreOthersState agency administering Kentucky CAP Grant (up to $1,900) and KEES scholarship for Kentucky residents attending eligible institutions.
• 529 Savings PlansminorOthersTax-advantaged savings plans accepted for qualified educational expenses including tuition, textbooks, room and board, and laptops.
• American Opportunity Tax CreditminorOthersFederal education tax credit of up to $2,500 for qualified college expenses for eligible students in first four years of higher education.
• National Student ClearinghousecoreTechnology or IntegrationTranscript ordering service enabling 24/7 online ordering. Base cost $5.00 per transcript with $2.50 transaction fee. All KCTCS colleges can view other KCTCS transcripts.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Morehead State University: Regional four-year public university in eastern Kentucky with overlapping service area. Comparable workforce-aligned programs (nursing, industrial technology) and a direct transfer pathway competitor for HCTC associate graduates.
• Eastern Kentucky University: Regional four-year public university located in Richmond, KY. Comparable geographic catchment in central and eastern Kentucky, overlaps on transfer pipelines and selected technical/teacher programs, and is a key University Center of the Mountains partner.

Direct peers

• Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College: Fellow KCTCS community and technical college serving Appalachian Kentucky with similar associate degree, diploma, and technical certificate programs. Operates within the same state system, serves an overlapping regional population, and offers directly comparable workforce and transfer pathways.
• Maysville Community and Technical College: KCTCS college in northeastern Kentucky offering similar two-year degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Peer in accreditation, funding model, and student-support infrastructure within the same statewide system.
• Gateway Community and Technical College: Northern Kentucky KCTCS college with overlapping technical, healthcare, and transfer programs. Shares the KCTCS operating, financial aid, and accreditation framework as HCTC.
• Ashland Community and Technical College: KCTCS peer institution in northeastern Kentucky offering similar associate degrees, technical certificates, and workforce training programs. Closely aligned operating model, accreditation profile, and student demographics.
• Jefferson Community and Technical College: Largest college in the KCTCS system, offering comprehensive associate degrees, technical programs, and workforce training. Direct peer in governance and operating model, with broader program breadth but same affordability-focused positioning.
• Bluegrass Community and Technical College: Larger KCTCS college based in Lexington offering the same mix of transfer and technical programs. Competitor for online and statewide enrollees, sharing the KCTCS enrollment and reporting infrastructure.
• Somerset Community College: KCTCS institution in south-central Kentucky with overlapping technical and transfer program offerings. Comparable rural-community-college operating profile and workforce development mission.
• Big Sandy Community & Technical College: Another KCTCS community and technical college in eastern Kentucky with comparable mission, programs, and funding structure. Directly competes for the same rural Appalachian student population and employer training contracts.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hctc1
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/hazardctc123
• Facebookfacebook.com/HazardCTC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kctcs
• Instagraminstagram.com/go2hctc

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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