HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Community Engagement Coordinators have been working with seniors at Christian County Public Schools to lay a solid plan for after graduation.
The coordinator positions are grant funded, with the goal of ensuring seniors transition into post-graduation success by committing to an obtainable and thought-out plan. Chrissy Copulos and Taylor Duke have spent the school year meeting with each senior individually and leading students on industry and college tours, helping them create resumes, apply for college, fill out the FASFA, enlist in the military, along with anything else that suits their goals.
During the May 15 Christian County School Board meeting, they shared post-graduation statistics with board members. At the Christian County Public Schools job fair held this year, 30 students were granted job interviews in industry and manufacturing jobs, and 10 students successfully received job placement. On the flip side, ten students who are planning to enlist in the military have already taken their oath, and one has already completed basic training.
Christian County High School stats
Duke focused on students with CCHS, telling the school board that she saw a shift this year, with additional students being interested in joining the military.
She also added that students expressed a rising interest in applying for increased resources to help pay for continued education. A rising interest in CDL licensing and HVAC was also noted.
The following percentages were reported from the 264 CCHS seniors.
- 32.2% to attend a four-year college.
- 27.7% to attend a two-year college.
- 25.8% to directly enter the workforce.
- 8.3% to enlist in the military.
- 6.1% will obtain a trade.
Hopkinsville High School stats
For Hopkinsville High School, Copulos shared that students she worked with showed interest in different areas that she was not anticipating. Some HHS seniors choosing to attend a four-year college have received acceptance letters for universities in Hawaii, Alaska, Penn State, and Louisville.
She also shared that 67 students attending Hopkinsville Community College will be utilizing the Rotary Scholarship, funded by the Hopkinsville Rotary Club.
The following percentages were reported from the 220 HHS seniors.
- 33.2% to attend a four-year college.
- 31.8% to attend a two-year college.
- 23.6% to directly enter the workforce.
- 9.1% to enlist in the military.
- 2.3% will obtain a trad.
The representatives also serve Bluegrass Learning Academy, and other CCPS students that are enrolled in their last year of high school. They both hope to soon expand the program by establishing an alumni network and keeping up with students after graduation.