25-02-2025
Madisonville Community College wins 2025 Bellwether Award
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Madisonville Community College (MCC) announced it has been honored with a 2025 Bellwether Award at the Community College Futures Assembly, held February 22-24 in San Antonio, Texas.
Officials say the Bellwether Awards are among the most competitive and prestigious national honors for community colleges, recognizing 'innovative and impactful' programs that drive student success and economic growth.
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MCC says it earned this distinction in the Workforce Development category for its submission, 'From Coal to Careers – The Lisman Workforce Complex.' This initiative highlights the college's programming at the Lisman Workforce Complex, a training and education center repurposed from the former Dotiki Mine Portal. The Workforce Development category specifically recognizes 'strategic public-private partnerships' that 'foster community and economic growth.' The Lisman Workforce Complex offers programs in utility line technology, commercial driver's license (CDL) certification and diesel mechanics.
MCC President Dr. Cindy Kelley shared, 'This national recognition affirms the transformative impact of the Lisman Workforce Complex and our commitment to creating meaningful career pathways for our students. By repurposing a former coal site into a hub for workforce development, we are not just honoring our region's heritage but also preparing our community for a strong and innovative future. This award is a testament to the dedication of our faculty, staff and community partners who have worked tirelessly to make this vision a reality.'
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According to MCC, in addition to this national recognition, the Lisman Workforce Complex was previously honored with the Peggy Satterly Spirit of Kentucky Award at the 2023 Governor's Local Issues Conference. Key partners for the project have been the Webster County Fiscal Court, Webster County Judge Executive Steve Henry and the Green River Area Development District.
Officials say as a Bellwether Award winner, MCC joins the prestigious Bellwether College Consortium, gaining national recognition as a leader in innovation and workforce development.
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