OCTC Student Takes Initiative, Lands Rewarding Career
Owensboro, KY (03/09/2018) — Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC) alum Micaiah Grieser (Mac) was employed as a team leader at a local manufacturing facility when he made the decision to pursue a degree in a trade that would lead him to a rewarding career and ultimately change his lifestyle.
Mac faced many personal obstacles while pursuing his education, including lack of reliable transportation. As a determined student, he remained goal oriented and did not give up on himself or his goals. His dedication and drive placed him on the Dean's list during the Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 semesters. Mac graduated in December 2017, earning an Associate in Applied Science in Engineering & Electronics Technology degree, an Associate in Applied Science in Electrical Technology degree, an Electrical Technology Diploma, and several Electrical and Electronics certificates.
While attending OCTC, Mac was part of a team working to repair an electron microscope that was previously donated to the Science Department at OCTC by the University of Southern Indiana. Professor of Biology and Faculty Advisor for OCTC's Phi Theta Kappa chapter, Dr. Timothy Dick, enlisted the help of Marty Higdon, fellow instructor and Assistant Professor of Electrical Technology, to troubleshoot the microscope. Marty turned the task into an opportunity for his students to hone their skillset and gain real world experience.
Mac used the unique experience and valuable knowledge he gained in his OCTC classes to assist him in landing an internship during the summer of 2017 with GE Healthcare as a Field Service Engineer, learning how to repair and maintain life-saving medical equipment such as x-ray and radiography equipment. Mac graduated from OCTC on December 15, 2017 and started a full-time position with GE Healthcare on December 18, 2017.
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