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OCTC Celebrates Strong Participation in Spring 2025 Common Reading Program and "This I Believe" Essay Contest
Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) wrapped up another impactful semester of its Common Reading program, with high attendance at each of the four writing workshops and substantial participation in the student essay writing contest. This spr...
May 1, 2025, 9:32am EDT

OCTC Community Chorus Presents Spring 2025 Concert
The Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC) Community Chorus will present its annual Spring Concert on Monday, May 5 at 7:00 p.m. at First Christian Church (700 JR Miller Blvd. Owensboro, KY). Under the direction of Dr. Connie Ford, Professor ...
Apr 28, 2025, 8:00am EDT

OCTC Hosting Trade Wars Today
Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) is hosting TRADE WARS 2025, a comprehensive skills competition showcasing student talent across multiple technical and professional disciplines. The free event will occur on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 9:...
Apr 25, 2025, 9:05am EDT

OCTC Celebrates "Going Pro" Graduates Entering Local Workforce
Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) celebrated the next generation of local professionals at its "Going Pro" events on April 15, 2025. The ceremonies honored graduates launching careers with regional employers and transfer institutions, high...
Apr 16, 2025, 5:09pm EDT

OCTC TRADE WARS 2025: REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED
Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) will host TRADE WARS 2025, a comprehensive skills competition showcasing student talent across multiple technical and professional disciplines. The free event will occur on April 25, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. t...
Apr 9, 2025, 4:57pm EDT

OCTC/Cargill Motus Wildlife Tracking System - Student Symposium
Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) invites the community to the OCTC/Cargill Motus Wildlife Tracking System - Student Symposium on Friday, April 11, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Industry Innovation Center Lobby at the OCTC Main ...
Apr 4, 2025, 12:48pm EDT

OCTC Art Auction
Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) is excited to announce an upcoming Art Auction on Friday, April 11, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the OCTC Downtown Campus, Room 8. This event will raise funds to support the Associate in Fine Arts - Vi...
Apr 2, 2025, 11:20am EDT

OCTC'S ITEC PROGRAM HOSTING INFORMATION SESSIONS
The ITEC (Industrial Technology Enhanced Credentials) program at OCTC's Workforce Solutions is looking to enroll new students. This program is designed for dislocated workers with previous industrial experience who want to brush up on skills to prepare...
Mar 31, 2025, 12:47pm EDT

OCTC Foundation Receives $25,000 Gift from Domtar for Student and Program Support
The Owensboro Community and Technical College Foundation, Inc. is thrilled to announce a generous $25,000 gift from Domtar to support student engagement and program initiatives at Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC). This significant contr...
Mar 26, 2025, 8:00am EDT

AMTEC Offering AI3 Professional Development Sessions
AMTEC, a national collaborative of educational and industry partners committed to preparing highly skilled industrial maintenance and mechatronic technicians, was recently awarded a $642,949 National Science Foundation grant through the Advanced Techno...
Mar 25, 2025, 3:39pm EDT