HOPKINSVILLE, KY — Community Engagement Coordinators have been working with seniors at Christian County Public Schools to develop a solid plan for after graduation.
The coordinator positions are grant-funded, with the goal of ensuring seniors’ success after graduation by committing to a realistic and well-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, assisting them in creating resumes, applying for college, filling out the FASFA, enlisting in the military, and anything else that aligns with their goals.
They presented post-graduation statistics to the Christian County School Board on May 15. This year’s Christian County Public Schools job fair resulted in 30 students being granted job interviews in industry and manufacturing, with ten of them successfully placed.
On the other hand, ten students who intend to enlist in the military have already taken the oath, and one has completed basic training.
Christian County High School stats
Duke focused on students at CCHS, telling the school board that she noticed a shift this year, with more students interested in joining the military.
She also stated that students are increasingly interested in applying for additional resources to help pay for continued education. A growing interest in CDL licensing and HVAC was also observed.
The following percentages were reported by 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
Copulos shared that students she worked with at Hopkinsville High School expressed an interest in areas she had not anticipated.
Some HHS seniors who plan to attend a four-year college have received acceptance letters from universities in Hawaii, Alaska, Penn State, and Louisville.
She also announced that 67 students at Hopkinsville Community College will benefit from the Rotary Scholarship, which is funded by the Hopkinsville Rotary Club.
The following percentages were reported by 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 high school seniors. They both hope to soon expand the program by establishing an alumni network and staying in touch with students after they graduate.
