Metropolitan College

When UPS decided to embark on a major expansion of its Worldport air hub in Louisville, Kentucky, the company had to ensure than an adequate workforce would be available to staff its state-of-the-art facility. Louisville and the state of Kentucky also wanted to ensure that UPS was able to keep its airline headquarters in Louisville…along with the thousands of jobs it offers to the local community.

UPS joined with city and state officials as well as local education administrators to begin an education program that would recruit and retain a well-qualified workforce. Through this partnership, Metropolitan College was born. The first class of Metropolitan College students began taking courses on August 24, 1998.

Metropolitan College is a program coordinated by UPS, the state of Kentucky, the University of Louisville and Jefferson Community and Technical College. The program requires that students work part-time in the UPS Louisville operations between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. in exchange for a free education at any one of the three colleges. UPS pays half the tuition and the state pays the other half.

Since students work at night and sleep and attend classes during the day, UPS works with the universities involved to arrange special class schedules and dorm arrangements for students in the program. UPS also coordinates various committees and organizations for Metropolitan students and faculty, in addition to arranging activities for students in the program.

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Program Details

To become a Metropolitan College Student, you must first apply for a job at UPS's Next Day Air Operation in Louisville, Kentucky. The next step is to apply for admission at Jefferson Community College, Jefferson Technical College, or the University of Louisville. The entrance requirements for each educational institution are different.

 For Specific Program Details, Visit the Metropolitan College Web Site

To apply for a job at UPS in Louisville, Kentucky, visit UPS Careers or call 1-888-316-3704.

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