Building Maintenance Experiences in this training program offer exposure to electrical, plumbing, painting, construction, masonry, groundskeeping and blueprint reading tasks. While maintenance of apartment complexes is emphasized, the skills learned may also apply to schools, office complexes, malls, etc. Other training Additional studies can also be arranged at Prestonburg Community College and the Kentucky Tech-Mayo Campus. This serves to broaden the scope of training opportunities for persons served at the Carl Perkins Rehabilitation Center. The Perkins Center has a men's and women's dormitory complex which can accommodate 183 individuals.
Care is taken to make everyone feel comfortable and at home.
The rooms are divided into two-person suites which include shower and bathroom facilities. Laundry facilities are located on each floor. Dormitory counselors and security personnel are available 24 hours a day to provide supervision in dormitory living. A 28-bed medical housing unit is available for persons who need nursing services or living assistance. The unit has a full-time staff of nurses and other medical personnel.