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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
OCTC Surgical Technology Program Hosting Pre Admission Conferences
Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) will host a series of preadmission conferences for individuals interested in the Surgical Technology program. These sessions provide essential information about program requirements, the application proce...
Mar 13, 2025, 4:52pm EDT
HealthForce Kentucky Appoints Bruce Williams as New CEO/COO to Lead Healthcare Workforce Development Initiative
Released on behalf of HealthForce Kentucky. HealthForce Kentucky has announced the appointment of Bruce R. Williams, MSN, MS, RN, CHSOS, CHSE, as its new Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer. Williams brings over three decades of divers...
Mar 4, 2025, 3:47pm EST
HEALTHFORCE KENTUCKY AS A CHANGE AGENT FOR KENTUCKY
Sent on behalf of HealthForce Kentucky for Barton Darrell Kentucky, like the rest of the United States, is facing a crisis of healthcare professional shortages within virtually every specialty and skill. This crisis was predicted. the crisis has arr...
Feb 24, 2025, 10:19am EST