ECTC completed its 57th commencement ceremony May 9 with an outdoor graduation on the Elizabethtown campus. More than 200 graduates participated in the walk-thru ceremony and reception. The ceremony honored students who completed their academic programs in Summer 2021, Fall 2021 and Spring 2022. During those terms, 709 students earned 910 degrees and 75 diplomas. Photos from the ceremony capture many of the 212 students who participated in the ceremony. 

ECTC Announces Foundation Launch

On May 12, ECTC announced the launch of the new ECTC Foundation. The organization, led by key stakeholders throughout the college’s 10-county service area, will focus on educating and engaging the community in collaborations that will help ECTC add greater value to the region.

ECTC Workforce Solutions Customizes Training for Kruger Packaging

ECTC Workforce Solutions has been assisting Kruger Packaging with several training elements to ensure the new plant is poised for success. The ability to tailor training and onboarding processes to suit an employer’s specific requirements is what allows Workforce Solutions to help facilitate the best possible outcome for its partners.

Nurse Pinning Surprise

Army Sgt. Maj. Oscar Mullinax surprised his wife, 2022 Nursing graduate and Veteran Ana Mullinax during the ECTC Nurse pinning ceremony May 6.

Recently, Oscar has been at his next duty station in Virginia while Ana finished her nursing degree in Kentucky, unable to attend the pinning ceremony. Before being pinned, Ana listened to a congratulations message recording from her husband but was then shocked to see him walk onto the stage to congratulate her in person. Fellow nursing classmates helped coordinate the surprise and their heartwarming reunification was applauded by Ana's many supporters from ECTC.

"As an Army veteran myself and a military spouse I felt welcomed and supported at ECTC," said Ana. "I can't speak highly enough about the school and especially the nursing program. I'm so pleased to have had the opportunity to attend."

ECTC hosting Open House Days every Tuesday in June and July

All new and prospective students are invited to attend Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (ECTC) Open House Days from 4-6 p.m. every Tuesday in June and July at the Elizabethtown campus. 

“This is an opportunity to see for yourself why our students love ECTC,” said Director of Admissions Judy Akers. “Whether you have specific questions about getting started this fall or want to tour the program areas that interest you, we’re here to make sure you get all the information and assistance you need.”

Schmidt looks forward to welding career

2022 graduate Curtis Schmidt says ECTC has given him the tools for a successful career in welding without financial burden. 

"I paid for college with the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship. It paid for my tuition and more and I’m graduating debt free."