OCTC to Host Downtown Campus Open House on June 13

1501 Frederica Street, Owensboro, KY from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

by Katie Powers

Owensboro, KY (05/28/2026) — Owensboro Community & Technical College will host its Downtown Campus Open House on Saturday, June 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the OCTC Downtown Campus, located at 1501 Frederica Street in Owensboro. The event is free and open to the public and will take place rain or shine.

The open house will provide an opportunity for the community to explore OCTC's Downtown Campus, meet the people behind its programs and services, and experience the variety of training opportunities available throughout the facility.

"Whether someone is exploring educational opportunities, looking to build new skills, or simply wanting to learn more about OCTC, the Downtown Campus Open House is designed to welcome everyone," said Alicyn Rodgers, Workforce Solutions Program Coordinator and Career Navigator. "There truly is something here for students, employers, and community members alike."

Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with staff, explore hands-on training areas, participate in games and activities, enjoy light refreshments, and enter to win prizes throughout the event.

"The Downtown Campus is home to a wide variety of programs and services, and this event gives the community an opportunity to come inside, ask questions, and experience what we do firsthand," said James Cecil, OCTC CDL Program Instructor.

Representatives from Adult Education, Workforce Solutions, and the Veterinary Technology program will be available to answer questions and share information. Adult Education representatives will be available to discuss English Language Learner and GED programs. Workforce Solutions programs featured during the event will include CDL training, TechX, Healthcare programs, GO FAME, ITEC, Computer Based Training/Flextrain (CBT/Flextrain), AMTEC, and Artificial Intelligence Innovation initiatives.

Visitors will also have the opportunity to learn more about OCTC's Veterinary Technology program and its partnership with Saving Paws Animal Rescue of Kentucky (SPARKY), a local no-kill animal shelter.

"OCTC is committed to providing accessible education and workforce training that supports both individual success and the needs of our region," said Sheri Plain, OCTC Vice President of Workforce Solutions. "Events like the Downtown Campus Open House allow us to connect directly with the community, showcase these opportunities firsthand, and help people discover programs that can support their goals."

Whether you're a student, employer, or community member, there is something here for you at the OCTC Downtown Campus Open House.

For more information, contact James Cecil or Alicyn Rodgers at 270-686-4444 or email octc.workforcesolutions@kctcs.edu.

Owensboro Community & Technical College is one of the sixteen community and technical colleges that make up the Kentucky Community & Technical College System. OCTC serves the KY counties of Daviess, Hancock, Ohio and McLean. OCTC has three campuses in Daviess County and a Center and Annex in Hancock County. OCTC strives to serve the communities in the service area by providing associate degree education for transfer, state of the art technical education for students focusing on entering the workforce, customized business and industry solutions through the Workforce Solutions division, and adult education and business and industry testing through the SkillTrain unit.

The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is the Commonwealth's largest postsecondary institution with 16 colleges and more than 70 campuses. We also are Kentucky's largest provider of workforce training and online education. Through partnerships with business and industry, we align our programs to meet the needs of local employers. We help students fulfill their dreams of creating a better life through programs that lead directly to jobs or help them transfer to one of our four-year partners.

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OCTC to Host Downtown Campus Open House on June 13

1501 Frederica Street, Owensboro, KY from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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