Sector 3: Expanding Rural Access
Objective: To expand access to WKCTC in Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton, and Hickman Counties by expanding
Wi-Fi capabilities; establishing a laptop loan program; and providing transportation
assistance, focusing on utilization of the Skilled Craft and Purchase Area Training
Centers in Graves County.
Anticipated Partners: Four Rivers Foundation; Adult Education; Public libraries; Housing Authorities; WK&T;
West KY Rural Telephone; AT&T; Xfinity; Area Transit Authorities; Murray State University
– Paducah Campus; City and County Governments
Deliverables: Expanded Wi-Fi infrastructure; Wi-Fi Hotspots; Loaner computers for students; Bus
tokens
Impact: Increases access to education for rural and low-income residents through online and/or
in-person avenues; increases WKCTC enrollment
Cabinet Members Assigned: Dr. Kate Senn (Lead) and Shay Nolan
