EducationWednesday, November 4
Murray State and WKCTC sign an agreement creating two engineering degree pathways
The 5AM Paducah team
If you're eyeing a technical career in western Kentucky's growing nuclear sector, there's a new route. Murray State University and West Kentucky Community and Technical College signed an agreement Nov. 3 at Murray State's Paducah Regional Campus.
Two WKCTC associate degrees now lead to Murray State bachelor's degrees
| Start at WKCTC | Finish at Murray State |
|---|---|
| Electrical Technology | Applied Engineering/Manufacturing and Industrial Systems |
| Industrial Maintenance Technology | Applied Engineering/Automation and Controls |
Sources: Marshall County Daily.com, KFVS12
Students earn an associate degree at WKCTC, then transfer to Murray State to finish a bachelor's. The programs came out of more than a year of work, and the full partner list includes both school systems and the chamber.
- Convened by: the West Kentucky Workforce Board
- Goal: meet workforce needs tied to the Department of Energy's reindustrialization efforts
- Partners include: General Matter and the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce
WKCTC awarded 82 electrical and 24 industrial maintenance degrees in five years
Source: Marshall County Daily.com
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Electrical Technology | 82 |
| Industrial Maintenance Technology | 24 |
WKCTC Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Dr. Kate Senn said the region's nuclear sector will need highly skilled technicians in operations, maintenance, radiation protection, quality assurance and advanced manufacturing.
Sources: Marshall County Daily.com, KFVS12