College at a Glance
Our History
West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a product of two inspirational institutions,
Paducah Community College and West Kentucky Technical College and is an integral part
of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) maintained by the Commonwealth
of Kentucky.
WKCTC is governed by the KCTCS Board of Regents and derives its support largely from student tuition and legislative appropriations.
WKCTC's history dates back to 1909 when one parent institution, West Kentucky Technical
College, was established as a teacher training college for African-Americans. Its
other parent institution, Paducah Community College, was original called Paducah Junior
College when it was formed 1932. The two colleges were consolidated in 2003 and now
proudly bear the name West Kentucky Community and Technical College.
Contact the Archives & Special Collections at Matheson Library to learn more about the college’s history.
For information about WKCTC please contact our Office of Marketing and Communication.
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