The Center for Rural Development has named University of Kentucky graduate Delaney Stephens of Somerset as youth programs coordinator and community liaison. Stephens, who has a background in public service and leadership, will coordinate The Center’s three summer youth leadership programs and serve a dual role as community liaison networking with government and community leaders [...]

The Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute (ELI) helps rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors who want to start their own business build the skills they need to succeed at that goal. Students develop a marketing plan, learn how to read financial statements, talk with state and regional business leaders and more in this one-week program held on the [...]

Eight community leaders from Southern and Eastern Kentucky have been appointed by U.S. Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) to serve on Kentucky’s Fifth District Congressional Award Committee. The Congressional Award recognizes students who are active in their communities; the award helps the students achieve goals they set to better themselves and the world around them. [...]

They come from communities scattered across Southern and Eastern Kentucky. Some have dreams of opening their own business or becoming entrepreneurs. Others are interested in strengthening their leadership skills. Regardless of those personal goals, all share a common bond to do his or her personal best to improve their lives and the lives of those [...]

Starting in September, we will begin the process of recruiting for The Class of 2009 Rogers Scholars. If you would like for us to speak to your class, group or organization and we have not been in contact with you, please feel free to contact us at jmelton@centertech.com or 606-677-6000.