Paducah, KY – A strong, skilled workforce is the foundation of West Kentucky’s community and economic resiliency. WKCTC Workforce Solutions and The Leadership Center, a program of The Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce, are announcing a partnership, combining their unique strengths to provide a one-stop, single regional hub for all West Kentucky leadership training and professional development needs.
Through this collaboration, businesses and individuals will gain access to a robust and diverse range of educational options, including hundreds of courses. Working together, the two organizations will help local employers strengthen their teams, support individuals in achieving their career goals, and cultivate a highly skilled workforce that drives growth and opportunities throughout the region.
Program Highlights:
- World-class training tailored to each business or organization's specific needs.
- In-person instruction led by highly qualified and experienced educators.
- Customized learning pathways designed to meet each organization’s unique goals.
- A diverse range of topics, including leadership, communication, team building, and other critical workplace skills.
- Regional reach, including all West Kentucky counties and some areas of Southern Illinois and Tennessee.
WKCTC President, Dr. Anton Reece, stated, “The retention and recruitment of organizational talent is essential for workforce development and future growth. Therefore, WKCTC is excited to have a partnership and ongoing collaboration with the Paducah Chamber Leadership Center to provide customized training to the regional business and industry stakeholders.”
“When we launched The Leadership Center, one of our key goals was to provide world-class training opportunities for our area businesses,” said Sandra Wilson, President/CEO of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce. “This partnership strengthens and expands those offerings to our local businesses.”
Ashley Burns, Director of WKCTC Workforce Solutions, added, “This partnership is about expanding access to professional development opportunities for our community. Everyone deserves the chance to grow both personally and professionally, and by working together, we’re creating more short-term, accessible options that meet people where they are and help them take their next step forward.”
Businesses or organizations can contact either WKCTC or The Leadership Center to discuss their training needs and how they can be best met by one or both of the institutions.
Additionally, a quarterly public workshop series featuring courses on a variety of essential business and leadership topics will launch in January 2026.
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For more information, contact:
Frank Bennett
Executive Director
The Leadership Center
270-443-1746
Ashley Burns
Director of Communication, Workforce, and Economic Development
West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC)
270-534-3206
