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feedback in order to cal College has been adapt and re? ne what is named one of the top 3 taught in the programs. community colleges in

Students are able the nation by the pres- to accomplish college tigious Aspen Institute. admission online and The college was also can enroll online for recently named one the courses leading to of the top 25 colleges an Associate in Applied for online learning by

Science degree from “Best Colleges.com.”

WKCTC. They attend As more individuals the courses through a seek to improve their secure learning online knowledge or skills environment known as “Blackboard,” completing assign- in the Marine industry, West Kentucky Community & ments, taking exams, and tracking grades all online. Technical College’s Inland Logistics and Marine Institute

Notably, students in these online WKCTC programs are is responding by offering online courses that meet the chal- not required to pay higher, out of state tuition regardless lenging needs of today’s workers.

of their state of residence. Instead, they pay the lower in- state tuition for any online class they take from WKCTC.

Students can even purchase textbooks, apply for ? nancial aid, and pay tuition online.

Providing training and education for the work force is a

Captain Stan Wallace primary goal of any industry and a well trained workforce served over 35 years as is a safer and more ef? cient tool in getting the job done in a professional mariner a timely manner and under budget. The cost of training aboard offshore, coastal, and education provided online offers an additional bene? t and inland waterways vessels with the U.S. Coast Guard, in scheduling time for training of personnel, eliminating the commercial merchant ? eet, and as an instructor. He travel costs, and empowering the work force. Some in the is program coordinator of Marine Technology at West industry even see the advantage of using tuition assistance

Kentucky Community and Technical College’s Inland as a cost effective incentive tool for their employees when

Logistics & Marine Institute. compared to previous educational/training budgets.

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