Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College

Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College is a public two-year institution located in Cumberland, Kentucky, serving a rural remote area. The college enrolls 3,779 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 46 out of 100. It reports a completion rate of 44% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 72% (IPEDS 2023).

The college provides a wide array of technical and healthcare certificate programs. Offerings include Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Carpentry/Carpenter, Electrician, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, Machine Shop Technology/Assistant, Welding Technology/Welder, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Surgical Technology/Technologist, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Several programs are offered at both shorter and longer certificate levels.

Located in the Appalachian region of southeastern Kentucky, Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College plays a central role in providing accessible workforce training to residents of Harlan County and surrounding communities. Its programs address healthcare, construction trades, and mechanical technology fields.