
Our Mission and Values
MISSION
Jefferson Community and Technical College transforms lives and communities through educational excellence in an encouraging environment that opens doors for all students.
VALUES
Academic Excellence. We strive to excel in teaching, learning, and student support. We engage in ongoing professional development to learn, grow, and improve.
Accessibility. We minimize barriers and provide educational pathways to technical and career training, general education and transfer, workforce development, and lifelong learning. To meet the many needs of our students we offer certificates, diplomas, associate degrees, and non-credit programming.
Collaboration. We build alliances with adult education providers, secondary school systems, regional postsecondary institutions, community groups, and business and industry partners to create seamless educational experiences. We are responsive and adaptable to the evolving needs of our students and community.
Continuous Improvement. We gather, analyze, and assess data to make informed decisions that drive institutional improvement.
Integrity. We emphasize policy and practice that promotes opportunity and diminishes disparity within the college community.
Respect. We recognize the contributions and expertise of all members of the college community. We understand that education relies on human connections, and we value the dignity and wellbeing of all people.
Stewardship. We exercise responsible management of the college’s fiscal and physical resources.
Student Success. We strive with every interaction we have to meet each student at their level of educational need in order to maximize their probability of persistence to successfully completing their educational goal.
Jefferson Community and Technical College is a member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System offering career/technical, transfer, and transitional educational opportunities with campuses and locations in Jefferson, Shelby, Carroll, Bullitt, Gallatin, Henry, Oldham, Owen, Spencer, and Trimble Counties.