Educational Partners

Jefferson Community and Technical College

JCTC was formed on July 1, 2005, with the consolidation of Jefferson Community College and Jefferson Technical College, two long-standing Louisville-based colleges.

A comprehensive, two-year college, JCTC is the largest in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. The college also is the state’s largest provider of on-line courses, available through Kentucky Virtual University. JCTC offers a wide-range of academic and technical programs to prepare students to study for a four-year degree or to enter a career. The college offers associate degrees, pre-baccalaureate education, diploma and certificate programs in occupational fields; adult, continuing and developmental education; customized training for business and industry; and distance learning.

As part of KCTCS, Jefferson offers students more options by allowing credits to transfer across different KCTCS campuses. Both the community and technical colleges benefit from KCTCS’ innovative efforts to expand affordable educational opportunities throughout the state. As one of the founding education partners of Metropolitan College, JCTC provides post-secondary options for Metropolitan College students that is accessible and convenient. Students participating in the Metropolitan College program that attend JCTC benefit from flexible scheduling developed to address the special requirements of these students that work in UPS overnight hub.

University of Louisville

The University of Louisville is a state supported research university located in Kentucky’s largest metropolitan area. It was a municipally supported public institution for many decades prior to joining the state university system in 1970. The University has three campuses. The 274-acre Belknap Campus is three miles from downtown Louisville and houses seven of the university’s 11 colleges and schools. The Health Science Center is situated in downtown Louisville’s medical complex and houses the university’s health related programs and the University of Louisville Hospital. On the 243-acre Shelby Campus located in eastern Jefferson County are the National Crime Prevention Institute and the Information Technology Resource Center.

U of L strives to be a premier, nationally recognized metropolitan research university with a commitment to the liberal arts and sciences and to the intellectual, cultural, and economic development of our diverse communities and citizens through the pursuit of excellence in five interrelated strategic areas: (1) Educational Experience, (2) Research, Creative, and Scholarly Activity, (3) Accessibility, Diversity, Equity, and Communication, (4) Partnerships and Collaborations, and (5) Institutional Effectiveness of Programs and Services.

University of Louisville Transfer Program (ULtra)

The mission of Ultra is to provide support and assistance for Jefferson Community and Technical College and all KCTCS students who plan to continue their education at the University of Louisville. Ultra provides support to students before, during and after the transfer process to enable them to transition successfully and move toward degree completion at the senior institution.

HealthCareer Pathways

HealthCareer Pathways is a new program at Jefferson Community & Technical College designed to assist individuals interested in entering the Nursing or Allied Health programs. Healthcareer Pathways is co-located with Metropolitan College and has immediate access to resources and services provided by Metropolitan College partners. HealthCareer Pathways provides:

  • Free career assessment & counseling
  • Career information & career exploration activities
  • Direction in identifying & applying for financial aid
  • Help in obtaining co-ops, internships & employment
  • A link between students & healthcare professionals