Jefferson Community and Technical College

Metropolitan College partnership between UPS, higher education celebrates a quarter-century of success

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Back in the late 1990s, UPS's Louisville air hub, known today as Worldport, was wrestling with a significant problem. Needing employees round-the-clock, the company was finding it difficult to retain workers for its overnight shifts. As it planned a much-needed expansion, the company knew the problem would only grow.

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  • Metropolitan College – a unique public-private partnership that dramatically increased retention among workers during the wee hours each night.
  • The program also provided more than 22,000 students over the past 25 years the opportunity to earn a college degree 100% debt-free.
  • The program launched in the fall semester of 1998 as a partnership among UofL, JCTC, UPS, Louisville Metro Government and the commonwealth of Kentucky.
  • "In addition to paying for college, Metro College provides a student with a livelihood while they are in college," said Ty Handy, JCTC president.

Humana Foundation Invests $1 Million to Support Louisville in Wake of Shootings

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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The Humana Foundation, philanthropic arm of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), is investing $1 million to bolster mental health resources in its hometown of Louisville, Ky., following the aftermath of Monday’s mass shooting in downtown Louisville.

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  • The Humana Foundation, philanthropic arm of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), is investing $1 million to bolster mental health resources in its hometown of Louisville, Ky., following the aftermath of Monday’s mass shooting in downtown Louisville.
  • The donation is part of the Humana Foundation’s commitment to health equity and creating healthy emotional connections for the communities it serves.
  • Two fatal shootings occurred in Louisville on Monday—at Old National Bank and outside Jefferson Community & Technical College.
  • It is hindering the growth and prosperity of Louisville—a fact that was called out in the recent Greater Louisville Project report.

Waystar Announces Partnership with Jefferson Community and Technical College to Launch Waystar Scholars Mentoring Program

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Thursday, October 28, 2021
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CHICAGO and LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Waystar , a leading provider of healthcare payments software, today announced the launch of the Waystar Scholars Mentoring Program in partnership with Jefferson Community and Technical College.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO and LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Waystar , a leading provider of healthcare payments software, today announced the launch of the Waystar Scholars Mentoring Program in partnership with Jefferson Community and Technical College.
  • Through its collaboration with Jefferson, Waystar is reinforcing its commitment to unlock opportunities for diverse and underrepresented talent in the local community.
  • Jefferson students can apply for the Waystar Scholars Mentoring Program by submitting an application through the College's website ( https://jctc.me/Waystar ) beginning today through January 11, 2022.
  • About Jefferson Community and Technical College:
    Jefferson Community & Technical College is the largest of the 16 colleges forming the Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS).

GE Appliances Cooks Up Partnership with Celebrity Chef Damaris Phillips

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021
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Just in time for the busy holiday cooking season, the GE Appliances brand will launch a partnership with Celebrity Chef Damaris Phillips to bring good things, for life to kitchens across the country.

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  • Just in time for the busy holiday cooking season, the GE Appliances brand will launch a partnership with Celebrity Chef Damaris Phillips to bring good things, for life to kitchens across the country.
  • In her new role as GE Appliances brand spokesperson and ambassador, Phillips will create ongoing recipe and lifestyle content through an online series, Damaris Dishes, which will run on GE Appliances brand social and digital platforms.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211005005360/en/
    Just in time for the busy holiday cooking season, the GE Appliances brand will launch a partnership with Celebrity Chef Damaris Phillips to bring good things, for life to kitchens across the country.
  • (Photo: GE Appliances, a Haier company)
    Damaris is a great fit on so many levels from her ties to Louisville to her down-to-earth, approachable style of cooking, said Todd Getz, executive brand director for GE Appliances.

Innovative Practices in Student Supportive Services for Adult Education Announced by Manhattan Strategy Group

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Manhattan Strategy Group announced today the third round of innovative practices in adult education, as selected by the Advancing Innovation in Adult Education project.

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  • BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Manhattan Strategy Group announced today the third round of innovative practices in adult education, as selected by the Advancing Innovation in Adult Education project.
  • Nine practices have been named as innovative for their approaches modeling effective integrated education and training (IET) programs, transitioning adult learners from adult basic education to postsecondary education or training, and increasing access to adult education services.
  • "It is important to shine a light on innovative practices that adult education programs are using to meet the evolving needs of adult learners.
  • "The work of the staff leading these practices reinforces that adult education programs need to consider adult learners' intellectual, social, physical, and emotional needs.

Harrison College Reduces Tuition for Bachelor of Science in Nursing for Registered Nurses (RN to BSN)

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Friday, May 18, 2018
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For students with robust prerequisite qualifications the Harrison College RN to BSN online program could be completed in as quickly as 15 months this would result in approximately $111 per credit hour.

Key Points: 
  • For students with robust prerequisite qualifications the Harrison College RN to BSN online program could be completed in as quickly as 15 months this would result in approximately $111 per credit hour.
  • And Harrison College's mentors for the online learning nursing program will provide the personal support they need.
  • With a concentration on career-focused education, the college grants Associate and Bachelor Degrees, as well as Certificates and Diplomas.
  • * Would automatically revert to standard tuition rates after any break in enrollment before completion.