Published: October 13, 2009 09:20 am      

Financial support needed for tech school students

It was my pleasure to participate in the KY Tech-Corbin Area Technology Center’s annual fall steering committee meeting led by Principal Patty Crawford.  I want to thank businesses and school leaders who support career and technical education programs offered at the school.

We are working through some tough economic times affecting funding. The KY Tech-Corbin ATC budget is set by the general assembly and managed by the Office of Career and Technical Education.  It is the leanest in the history of our KY Tech system of schools. 

I appreciate Representative Charles Siler, who took time from his busy schedule to attend the meeting and offer his support. We were able to briefly talk about how difficult it is to manage in tough economic times with limited state budget resources.  He was also concerned about not being able to say yes to the many worthy and deserving needs that impact his district. 

Representative Siler and all of us understand the value of offering high-level technical skills to students and its economic impact on Whitley, Knox and Laurel counties, Kentucky and the nation. 

The very sharp and highly skilled students taught at the KY Tech – Corbin ATC represent the seeds of recovery for our nation.

Michael L. Kindred

Deputy Executive Director

Office of Career and Technical Education

Kentucky Tech System of Schools,

Frankfort