BCTC Receives Provisional Grant Award to Continue Adult Education Programs
Published on Mar 25, 2025
LEXINGTON, KY – The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet (ELC), Office of Adult Education (OAE),
has awarded Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC) a provisional grant for
the Title II Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) Sections 231/225 and
243 IELCE Grant Funds. This grant will support the continued delivery of adult education
programs in Central Kentucky, with services beginning on July 1, 2025, and running
through June 30, 2028.
The provisional grant for the first year, from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, will serve the following counties: Anderson, Clark, Estill, Fayette, Scott, and Woodford. BCTC’s Adult Education program offers free, high-quality services designed to empower adult learners. These services include:
- GED® Preparation
- Workplace English Skills
- Adult Education Dual Enrollment Program
- College Preparation
- Workforce Education
- Civics Education
This is a three-year grant, with total funding expected to be around $4.5 million. Final funding notifications are anticipated soon. The continued success of BCTC Adult Education is critical in providing adults in these communities with the tools they need to advance academically and professionally.
“We are thrilled to continue partnering with the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet to deliver critical adult education services to our community,” said Dr. Greg Feeney, BCTC President/CEO. “This funding enables us to provide valuable resources that support individuals in achieving their academic and professional goals. At Bluegrass Community and Technical College, we are deeply committed to empowering adult learners across Central Kentucky, and we are excited about the positive impact this grant will have on our communities and the workforce,” said Feeney.
David Sturgill, Regional Director of Adult Education, expressed his enthusiasm about the award, saying, “I am extremely pleased that BCTC Adult Education can continue the important work we have been doing since 1998. Our efforts have a profound impact on families and the communities we serve. We proudly offer opportunities to help individuals escape poverty and provide Central Kentucky with qualified postsecondary candidates and skilled workers. Additionally, we are excited to expand our services to Woodford County, further extending our reach and support while addressing the critical shortage of skilled workers in Kentucky.”
For more information about BCTC Adult Education and the services offered, please visit Adult Education – GED.
Contact:
David Sturgill
Regional Director of Adult Education
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Phone: 859-246-6896
Email: david.sturgill@kctcs.edu
