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.
(see more)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.
TRiO Workshop: Communication Skills
Having good communication skills is even more important now that many classes are remote. Students will learn effective email communication strategies.
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Oct 28
Career Exploration Via SIGI - 3
Students used the, SIGI - 3 (System of Interactive Guidance and Information) tool for career planning. Students explore a range of options based on their personal choices through self-assessment.
Business/professional -
Oct 26
ELC Workshop/Developing and Following a Budget
Students attended a workshop on following a budget. ELC Success Coach, Rosa Richards gave a presentation on budgeting.
Business/professional -
Oct 26
Christian Appalachian Project Presentation
Students joined Grant as he shared his experiences about growing up in Western Kentucky and moving to serve the people of Appalachia. He shared stories about the beauty of Appalachia and the struggles facing our fellow Kentuckians. The event was co-sponsored by OCTC's Common Reading and Cornerstone Campus Ministry.
Club or Organization -
Oct 19
Daviess County Public Library - Dracula
Student attended the Daviess County Public Library's virtual discussion with Dacre Stoker on his book Dracul. Dacre is the great-grandnephew of Bram Stoker and wrote his book as a prequel to Dracula.
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Oct 16
Fall '20 Constitution Day
OCTC's Political Science Instructor, Nicole Nacey, discussed the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Ammendment and Antoine-Smith Rouse discussed the importance of voter registration. Students attended the session in honor of the annual Constitution Day celebration.
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Sep 28
Fall '20 Chat w/ the President
Attended a student discussion with OCTC President Dr. Scott Williams. Sponsored by the OCTC Student Government Association (SGA).
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Sep 23
OCTC Pathfinder Day
Students attended OCTC's Pathfinder Day - a new student orientation day held on OCTC's Main Campus. New students were able to find their classes, visit the cyber center, have their student ID made, explore the campus and talk with OCTC representatives.
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Sep 23
ELC: Introduction w/ Focus on Barriers to Success
Students attended this event to meet OCTC's Experiential Learning Center Team and learned how they help students overcome barriers to get on the right path to career success. OCTC's ELC services include Experiential Learning Opportunity (ELO) assistance, career services, workshops and more.
Business/professional -
Sep 22
ELC Workshop: Accessing Banking Services While in College
OCTC's Experiential Learning Center session focused on how to find bank(s) to fit students personal/financial needs and other things students should consider when planning for their financial future.
Business/professional -
Sep 22
ELC: Purple Briefcase Overview
OCTC's Experiential Learning Center's new Career Success platform, Purple Briefcase, is designed to help students with their career preparation needs. Features include interest profiler, internship, mentorship, and job search and resume review. This session included informatoin about the interactive tool and instructions on setting up a Purple Briefcase profile.
Business/professional -
Sep 22
TRiO's Fall Orientation with Guest Speaker Jaydee Graham
Guest speaker Jaydee Graham will motivate students to persevere and to find their voice as she shares her personal experience with drug abuse and relationship abuse.
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Sep 22
Stretch Your Dollars at the Grocery Store
Students will learn strategies to help them save money while grocery shopping, including avoiding shopping while hungry, planning meals ahead of time based on sale items, and looking at cost per unit.
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Sep 21
TRiO Time Management Workshop
Staying organized can help a person maintain a clear picture of what needs to be completed and when. Participants were given an academic planner to assist them in trying to use their time productively and efficiently.
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Sep 17
OCTC StudentFest Fall '20
Attended OCTC's unique version of StudentFest Fall '20 event held on OCTC's Main Campus. Students were able to explore different services provided by OCTC, as well as talk with representatives from community organizations that provide resources to OCTC students.
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Sep 14
OCTC Counseling Center Sponsored: Building Stronger Families Presentation
Students attended an event featuring Mindy Kennada from Building Stronger Families. Mindy spoke about strengthening and deepening relationships among family members, finding balance between, work, school, and home life, and providing various resources to help students achieve these goals.
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Sep 14
Microsoft Teams Training
Students participated in a Microsoft Teams Training with Dr. Meredith Skaggs.
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May 4
Completed the Am I Job Ready? Career Strengths Assessment
Completed the Am I Job Ready? Career Strengths assessment to discover how each student's personality and strengths impact her or his ideal career fit. To learn more, visit https://www.amijobready.com/
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May 4
Passed the Am I Job Ready? Initiative Situational Judgment
Completed and passed the Initiative Situational Judgment testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/
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May 4
Passed the Am I Job Ready? Influential Communication assessment
Completed and passed the Influential Communication testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/
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May 4
Passed the Am I Job Ready? Initiative assessment
Completed and passed the Initiative testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/
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May 4
Passed the Am I Job Ready? Integrity & Respect assessment
Completed and passed the Integrity and Respect testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/
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May 4
Passed the Am I Job Ready? Management of Others assessment
Completed and passed the Management of Others testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/
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May 4
Passed the Am I Job Ready? Flexibility assessment
Completed and passed the Flexibility testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/
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May 4
Passed the Am I Job Ready? Drive for Excellent Results assessment
Completed and passed the Drive for Excellent Results testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/
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May 4
Passed the Am I Job Ready? Decision Making assessment
Completed and passed the Decision Making testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/
Academic Award -
May 4
Passed the Am I Job Ready? Customer Focus assessment
Completed and passed the Customer Focus testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/
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May 4
Passed the Am I Job Ready? Planning & Organizing assessment
Completed and passed the Planning and Organizing testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/
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Apr 20
Passed the Am I Job Ready? Coping with Pressure assessment
Completed and passed the Coping with Pressure testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/
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Apr 20
Passed the Am I Job Ready? Cooperative Teamwork assessment
Completed and passed the Cooperative Teamwork testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/
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Apr 20