Robert F. Knight
Campus Director, Georgetown Campus
Bluegrass Community and Technical College

Rob Knight is the Director for the Georgetown Campus of Bluegrass Community and Technical College. The focus of this campus is support of area manufacturing, providing technical training vital to the future success of these companies. This training is directed toward two groups, existing employees requiring additional skills and potential new employees as a pipeline to replace retiring workers. The Georgetown Campus utilizes a unique open training area simulating a manufacturing environment. Students have the opportunity to apply the skills they learn on manufacturing style equipment. The use of a co-op program also provides the students with direct manufacturing experience during their studies. Blended learning with flexible start and end points utilizing on-line lectures with hands on lab work provide flexibility to companies and students while minimizing time away from work.

Rob is also an Assistant General Manager for Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, on loan to the College for 2 years to lead the startup of the Georgetown Campus. He started his career at TMMK in 1987 as an engineering specialist, working in several positions including Department Head for the Plastics Shop for the 5 years prior to his move to support the College.

Rob holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Cincinnati. He is a registered professional engineer in both Kentucky and Ohio.

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