The air packs provide the ability for our volunteer fire fighters to safely enter dangerous situations as they arise. The old air packs had become out of date and were no longer able to be refilled. Read more...

The KTECH mission provides specialized workforce training and credentialing for high demand occupations to a targeted, under-served population thereby addressing the following three areas: industry’s need for skilled workers, community’s need for increased employment rates and the individual’s need to be a productive, contributing member of society. Most of our students would not and for many have not been successful Read more...

Attendees toured 4 different farms; a cotton gin and a co-op. They saw many kinds of farm equipment and talked to the farmers about how farming has changed over the years. Most attendees are several generations removed from any direct farm contact. They leave with a better understanding of what farmers must deal with on a daily basis. Great feedback! Read more...

The funds were used for a garden as well as playground supplies. This garden will be planted and maintained each year by students and teachers at the KMUMC school. The students will use it to learn about plants and environmental sciences, and more specifically, be used for a monthly gardening/natural resources class with Extension Staff throughout the school year. The Read more...

KTECH was established to sustain a pipeline between industry and a certified employment pool. Our impact is measured through our mission, which is to provide specialized workforce training and credentialing or high demand occupations to a targeted, underserved population thereby addressing the following three areas: industry’s need for skilled workers, community’s need for increased employment rates and individual’s need to Read more...

Through the empowerment, education, and on-going employment support, our graduates not only increased their employ-ability, but also are better connected with networks that are providing opportunities that are leading to jobs that provide the dignity of earning a living wage. This Jobs for Life project is making a difference in the community in that it continues to work towards creating Read more...

This project will serve additional children after school and during the summer for many years. This facility continues to have a waiting list for children who want to participate in our youth programs. Thanks to your support we were able to take 2 bathrooms that were not functional along with a storage closet that was between the bathrooms and renovate Read more...

The purpose of the Ag Tour is to educate our business people, political leaders and educators about the importance of agriculture and conservation to the economy in Jackson County. We also showcase the diversity of agriculture in Jackson County. Read more...

Our drone has already been used in a search for an Alzheimers patient who had wandered from her home into a wooded area and was missing for twelve hours. It has also been used to photograph and document area flooding as well as the Jackson County Park Marina Fire. Read more...

we make a difference with making the citizens better prepared for disasters. Due to CoVID-19 we have not had but one Preparedness event. Some time on the Month of August we plan on starting them back up. Read more...