Owensboro Community and Technical College

Students were taught strategies to improve study habits and how to create a study guide.

Students learned about compound interest, how it differs from simple interest, and the benefits of compound saving strategies.

Members toured MPD to gain firsthand insight into the workplace and the variety of career opportunities available. Sudents visited several departments and learned about each department's role and function within the organization. Employees shared information about their jobs and the skills and qualifications needed to be successful in their positions.

Students attended the fall 2026 transfer fair.

Fall 2026 Kickstart to Success provided a variety of information pertaining to student success, including expectations from instructors, Blackboard navigation, importance of time management, reminder of free tutoring from TLC (provided tutoring schedule) and referral to Career Services (career navigation, resume writing, job shadowing, employment opportunities, and career closet).

Students learned strategies to save money while grocery shopping, such as meal planning for the week, using coupons, comparing cost per unit, and avoiding shopping while hungry. They then completed a hands-on activity of looking at grocery ads to plan meals for the week to adhere to a budget.

Students attended Fall 2026 Pizza with the Chancellor

Students attended Fall 2026 Constitution Day

Students attended Fall 2026 student fest

Students attended Pizza with the President Spring 2026

Students attended Common Reading Spring 2026 Doom + Gloom Presentation

Students attended the Spring 2026 Pathfinder Day

Students attended Fall 2025 semester Transfer Fair

Students met with USI represenative at OCTC

PTK Thankful & Craftful Event

PTK Art Event

Nature Hike

Students explored career paths and connected with local employers at the Healthcare Career Fair. Thank you to our employer partners for supporting OCTC students!

Students explored career paths and connected with local employers at the Advanced Manufacturing & Skilled Trades Career Fair. Thank you to our employer partners for supporting OCTC students!

Members volunteered for two hours at It Takes a Village, walking dogs and interacting with cats.

Gardening & Poetry

Students created vision boards to help motivate them to continue working toward their goals.

Students completed an assessment sponsored by the National Endowment for Financial Literacy to determine which of the 4 major life values impact their decision making when it comes to money matters.

Student met with Career Services Student Success Coach to work on personalized support needs.

Campus Cornerstone Ministries Author Event

Students attended the University of Louisville Owensboro BSN info session where they met with faculty and current nursing students, learned about nursing program requirements, the admissions process, scholarships, and clinical experiences.

Members of TRiO Student Support Services visited the University of Louisville where they met with a transfer counselor before completing a walking tour of the campus. Students then visited the Ohio State Park and Intrepretive Center.

In an effort to bridge the gap between education and the workforce, students recently toured TTMA. The tour provided students with firsthand exposure to real-world work environments, current technologies, and career pathways in their field of study.

OCTC Students attended Fall 2025 Pizza with the president

Students attended a Career Services workshop that introduced them to tools that will assist them in building their personal brand and elevator pitch for career networking. Personal Branding shows others who you are, what you're good at, and what makes you stand out. It's the way you tell your story so employers and professionals remember you for your strengths, skills, and goals.