GIVENS NAMED KCTCS CHAMPION FOR COMMITMENT TO KENTUCKY’S WORKFORCE
FRANKFORT, KY (Oct. 14, 2025) – Senate President Pro Tempore David Givens, R-Greensburg, has been recognized by the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) with the KCTCS Champions Award, honoring his steadfast support for Kentucky’s community and technical colleges and their essential role in building the commonwealth’s workforce.
The award was announced during KCTCS’s annual systemwide conference, May 21–22 in Versailles, and streamed virtually to faculty, staff, and college leaders across the state. The event marked the return of KCTCS’s reimagined annual conference, focused on student success, workforce growth, and leadership through change.
Givens was recognized alongside Rep. Jason Petrie, R-Elkton; Rep. James Tipton, R-Taylorsville; and Sen. Stephen West, R-Paris, for their continued advocacy of accessible, high-quality education and training opportunities across Kentucky.
“Kentucky’s community and technical colleges are the backbone of our workforce,” said Givens. “They prepare students for real careers that strengthen local economies, keep talent in our communities, and drive innovation across the commonwealth. I’m honored to be recognized by KCTCS and grateful for all those who dedicate their lives to helping Kentuckians succeed.”
KCTCS President Ryan Quarles said the award recognizes lawmakers whose leadership helps ensure the system can meet the state’s evolving workforce needs.
“We’re grateful for leaders like Senator Givens who understand the connection between education and economic growth,” said Quarles. “His support helps KCTCS continue providing Kentuckians with the skills and opportunities that power our communities and industries.”
KCTCS operates 16 colleges and more than 70 campuses statewide, serving over 100,000 Kentuckians each year through academic, technical, and workforce training programs.
For more information about KCTCS programs and workforce initiatives, visit www.kctcs.edu.
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Sen. David Givens, R-Greensburg, represents the 9th Senate District, including Barren, Edmondson, Green, and Hart Counties and northwestern Warren County. He serves in Senate majority leadership as Senate president pro tempore. He is a member of the Interim Joint Committees on Appropriations and Revenue, and Education. As a member of Senate majority leadership, he serves on the Legislative Research Commission.
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