JCTC is a public postsecondary institution in Louisville, Kentucky, that offers a variety of programs, including business, engineering technologies, and allied health. The college's mission is to improve the quality of life through education. JCTC's values include:

• Academic excellence: Striving to excel in teaching, learning, and student support
• Accessibility: Providing educational pathways to technical and career training, general education, and lifelong learning
• Collaboration: Building alliances with community groups, business and industry partners, and secondary school systems
• Continuous improvement: Gathering, analyzing, and assessing data to make informed decisions
• Diversity: Providing an inclusive, accessible, and safe learning and working environment