Goodwill Industries of Kentucky joins KCTCS Education First Network to empower employees

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is joining the Kentucky Community and Technical College System’s Education First Employer network, a group of 60 leading companies that offer tuition benefits, flexible scheduling, and competitive wages for employees pursuing higher education.

GOODWILL NEWS CONFERENCE 3-21-2025 (3).jpeg — KCTCS President Ryan Quarles and Goodwill Industries of Kentucky CEO Amy Luttrell were joined by Kentucky Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman and Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg among others as Goodwill signs pledge to become Kentucky’s first state-wide KCTCS Education First Employer. (WDRB image by Angelica Robinson) March 21, 2025

Amy Luttrell, the CEO of Goodwill Industries of Kentucky, said they already do some work with KCTCS, but this new partnership will take it to the next level.

"Because of our mission here at Goodwill, we have a lot of employees that could benefit from doing that. We have a lot of supports to make that possible now we will have additional support from KCTCS," Luttrell said.

The initiative launched in 2023 in partnership with Governor Andy Beshear, TEAM Kentucky and Family Scholarhouse.

The Education First program recognizes organizations in key sectors that are dedicated to promoting accessible education and investing in their workforce. Participants are supported as both students and employees.

Goodwill provides tuition reimbursement benefits to its employees, along with various programs and initiatives aimed at education and skills training to increase workforce participation.

To see a listing of current Education First Employers or learn more about the initiative, click here.

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