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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

OCTC's Workforce Solutions Team Partners with Cliff Hagan Boys & Girls Club to Launch First-Ever Workforce Academy in Commonwealth

Over 20 middle school students from the Cliff Hagan Boys & Girls Club (CHBGC) recently completed the inaugural Workforce Academy, which was organized and led Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC)'s Workforce Solutions team. Through the eight-...

Apr 8, 2026, 3:49pm EDT

OCTC Workforce Solutions Partners with Boys & Girls Club for Second Annual Hands-On Horizons Event

OwensboroCommunity & Technical College's (OCTC) Workforce Solutions Team is partnering once again with the Boys & Girls Club to host the second annual Hands-On Horizons event on Wednesday, April 15, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on OCTC's downtown campus, loc...

Apr 6, 2026, 4:29pm EDT

OCTC Announces Winners of 2026 Trade Wars: Manufacturing & Professional Skills Competitions

Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) proudly hosted its second annual Trade Wars: Manufacturing & Professional Skills competition, bringing together more than 100 high school students from across the region to showcase their technical experti...

Mar 31, 2026, 8:00am EDT

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OCTC's Workforce Solutions Announces 2026 Vibration Certification Training Schedule

Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) is now accepting registrations for its 2026 Vibration Certification training programs, designed to equip participants with essential skills in predictive maintenance and vibration analysis. These hands-on ...

Mar 30, 2026, 5:08pm 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.