ACTC Workforce Solutions

03/31/2026

Some of our team members joined the Kentucky Career Center - TENCO and spent time in Morehead, KY, last week, hearing about new trends and information that are valuable to our workforce!

03/26/2026

📣 Calling All AI Innovators!

Ashland Community & Technical College and partners are looking for speakers for the upcoming Tri-State Business Conference!

If you’re using AI in your work, we’d love for you to share your experience—what’s working, what you’ve learned, and even the challenges along the way.

We’re looking for presenters in:
• Healthcare
• Education
• Logistics
• Business
• Manufacturing

💡 Real stories and real-world insights make this event powerful—your voice could inspire others across our region!

📅 Submit your proposal by April 1:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=UTnj8sQeckyyv6T0Zx1kr7OxAjFBlQhHt2cdPh2O_29UQlhBVkM4SVhaSDRKWEVaWE00U1RYTzFTUi4u

Help shape the future of business in the Tri-State area—we’d love to have you be part of it!

03/23/2026

💙💛 Partner Spotlight: Woodland Oaks

We’re proud to highlight our partnership with Woodland Oaks and the impact we’re making together to strengthen the healthcare workforce in our region.

Through this partnership, ACTC Workforce Solutions provides Nurse Aide and Kentucky Medication Aide (KMA) training for Woodland Oaks employees, while also working together to give our students valuable hands-on clinical experience.

This collaboration is a great example of education and industry coming together to support both students and healthcare providers.

🗣️ “We truly value the opportunity to host your nursing students at our facility…”
— Jenifer Cornwell, Administrator, Woodland Oaks

Partnerships like this create real opportunities—for students, for employers, and for our community.

📣 Kentucky employers — we can partner with you too!
Training grants are available to help offset the cost of employee training.

Send us a message or reach out to ACTC Workforce Solutions to learn more.

03/11/2026

💙💛 Partner Spotlight: Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 248

ACTC Workforce Solutions is proud to partner with Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 248 to support the skilled trades in our region.

Through this partnership, we’re providing CPR training, financial literacy, leadership development, and customized workforce training to help members grow their skills and strengthen the workforce.

This is what partnership looks like — education and industry working together.

📣 Kentucky employers — we can help you too!

✔ Upskill employees
✔ Provide leadership training
✔ Create customized workforce training

💰 Eligible Kentucky employers may receive up to 75% off training through available workforce training grants.

📩 Message us or contact ACTC Workforce Solutions to learn how we can support your team.

03/11/2026

03/08/2026

💊 Ready to take the next step in your healthcare career?

ACTC Workforce Solutions is now enrolling for our Kentucky Medication Aide (KMA) training starting March 17!

This class is perfect for current Nurse Aides working in long-term care who want to expand their skills and assist with medication administration.

📅 March 17 – May 10
🕘 Thursdays | 9 AM – 1 PM

🏥 Employers: You may qualify for the TRAINS Grant, which can cover up to 75% of the training cost when sending employees to this program.

📞 Call (606) 326-2252
📧 Email as_workforce@kctcs.edu to learn more or register.

03/07/2026

Ready to jumpstart your career in healthcare?

We are looking for compassionate, driven individuals to join our team – and the best part is, we’ll pay you to learn. Join us for an upcoming information session to find out how you can become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with zero tuition costs and a guaranteed paycheck from day one.

Why Choose our CNA Program?
Earn while you learn: Get paid an hourly wage while attending classes
Full Tuition Coverage: We front the costs for your training and certification exams
Guaranteed Placement: Transition directly into a rewarding role at our hospital upon graduation.

Join us for a brief information session on the following dates:
• Tuesday, March 10th from 10:00 - 11:00, 1:00 - 2:00 and from 4:00 - 5:00
• Friday, March 13th from 10:00 - 11:00 and from 5:00 - 6:00

Information sessions will be held at 2000 Ashland Drive, Russell, KY in the auditorium.

What to Bring:
Just yourself and your questions! We will cover the application process, class schedules and the amazing benefits package we offer our staff.

Can’t make it in person? Visit our career website at www.mykdcareer.com and complete an application (search for Patient Care Tech Scholarship Program) or contact our recruiter directly at 606-408-0064.

02/27/2026

Workforce Solutions at ACTC is now enrolling students for its next cohort of short-term healthcare training programs, beginning March 16.
Programs offered in the upcoming cohort include phlebotomy, ECG Technician, Nurse Aide, Advanced Nursing Assistant, and Kentucky Medication Aide.
Read more here: https://ashland.kctcs.edu/news/2026/20260226-march-16-healthcare-cohort-now-enrolling-at-actc.aspx

02/27/2026

🌟 Adult Peer Support Training 🌟
Ready to make a difference? Join our upcoming training starting March 22nd!

🗓 Dates: March 22, 23, 28 & 29

📍 Saturdays & Sundays | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📚 2 consecutive weekends of powerful learning!

💲 Cost: $200
📞 Call 606-326-2072 for more info
🖥️ Register online: https://bit.ly/ACTC_PeerSupportTraining

Become a certified Adult Peer Support Specialist and help others on their recovery journey! 💬✨

02/25/2026

We Need Your Input: Kentucky Employer AI Survey (Open Through March 6) - https://mailchi.mp/b4b25d3986d8/we-need-your-input-kentucky-employer-ai-survey-open-through-march-6

02/25/2026

📣 ACTC is now hiring a Part-Time CDL Instructor!

Ready to pass your Class A driving experience on to the next generation?

Ashland Community & Technical College is seeking an experienced CDL driver to help train future professionals in both classroom and hands-on driving instruction.

✔ Flexible part-time schedule
✔ Stay in the industry without being over-the-road
✔ Make a real impact in our local workforce

➡️ Apply here:
https://careers.kctcs.edu/jobs/cdl-staff-instructor-part-time-ashland-kentucky-united-states

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