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TechX at OCTC: Fast-Track Training, Real-World Skills, and a Path Forward

For four hours each evening, Monday through Thursday, students gather at the main campus of Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC) with a shared goal: to build a better future-one skill at a time. They are part of TechX, a multi-craft techno...

Apr 29, 2026, 12:39pm EDT

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OCTC Student Caroline Connor Receives Larry Hager Award

Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) is proud to recognize Caroline Connor as this year's Larry Hager Award recipient through Rotary. Connor, an Early College student, will graduate in May from Hancock County High School while simultaneously...

Apr 29, 2026, 12:27pm EDT

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"Pathway Through Humanity" Exhibition Showcases Emerging Artists at OCTC

"Pathway Through Humanity" Exhibition Showcases Emerging Artists at OCTC Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC) is proud to present Pathway Through Humanity, an Associate in Fine Arts - Visual Art Degree Candidate Exhibition featuring the wo...

Apr 28, 2026, 5:17pm EDT

OCTC Community Chorus Presents Spring 2026 Concert

The Owensboro Community and Technical College Chorus (OCTC), under the direction of Dr. Connie Ford, Professor of Music, and accompanied by pianist Anna Sparks, will perform a spring concert at First Christian Church on Monday, May 4 at 7:00 p.m. Featu...

Apr 27, 2026, 8:00am EDT

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OCTC Celebrates Workforce-Ready Graduates at 2026 Going Pro Manufacturing, Trades & Professional Skills Signing Day

Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) proudly recognized the next generation of skilled professionals during its 2026 Going Pro Manufacturing, Trades, and Professional Skills Signing Day, held April 14 in the Industry Innovation Center. The ev...

Apr 23, 2026, 3:00pm EDT

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OCTC Celebrates Student Achievement at 2026 Going Pro Transfer Signing Day

Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) proudly celebrated student success and academic advancement during its 2026 Going Pro Transfer Signing Day, held April 14 in the Industry Innovation Center. The event recognized students who are continuing...

Apr 23, 2026, 12:00pm EDT

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Owensboro Community & Technical College Celebrates Future Healthcare Professionals at 2026 Going Pro Event

Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) proudly recognized the next generation of healthcare professionals during its 2026 Going Pro Healthcare Signing Day, held April 14 in the Industry Innovation Center. The event celebrated graduating student...

Apr 23, 2026, 8:00am EDT

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OCTC Hosts Trade Wars 2026 Healthcare Careers Competition, Showcasing Regional Student Talent

Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) welcomed 86 high school students from across the region for the Trade Wars 2026: Healthcare Careers competition on April 17, highlighting the next generation of healthcare professionals through hands-on, r...

Apr 22, 2026, 1:09pm EDT

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OCTC Veterinary Technology Students Connect with Employers During Annual Professionalism Day

Students in the Veterinary Technology program at Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC) gained valuable real-world experience and industry connections during the 2026 Veterinary Technology Professionalism Day. Coordinated by Assistant Profes...

Apr 16, 2026, 8:00am EDT

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OCTC CDL Information Session Scheduled for April 21 at Downtown Campus

Individuals interested in earning a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) are invited to attend a CDL Information Session on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Downtown Campus, 1501 Frederica Street. This free, one-hour session is desi...

Apr 13, 2026, 10:29am EDT

About Owensboro Community and Technical College

Owensboro Community & Technical College is a public, two-year, open admissions college accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and is one of the sixteen colleges that make up the Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS). The college values innovation, is focused on student learning, and is responsive to economic trends.  

Most OCTC students are from the counties of Daviess, Ohio, Hancock and McLean in Kentucky, but many others travel from elsewhere in Kentucky and southern Indiana. 

These Merit pages are used to celebrate the successes of our students and will serve them as an online portfolio of achievements.