Owensboro Community and Technical College

Students attended a presentation sponsored by the Owensboro Realtor Association to learn tips from the pros about home ownership.

Students attended a parenting workshop sponsored by the OCTC Counseling Center and River Vally Behavioral Health. The workshop, "Successful Parenting Using Choice Theory," helped to provide parents with tips on fine-tuning their parenting skills. Presenters included Michael Fulkerson, MAE, LPCC, CT/RTC & Mariah Castlen, C.S.W., M.S.S.

Recognized students are part of the team of OCTC faculty, staff and students that are building the 2018 Rover that will perform in the NASA Rover Challenge this Spring.

Students attended the 1st Annual Girl's Empowerment Trail Blazer Event hosted by the OCTC Foundation, Inc. Speaker for the event, Ms. Ashley Parlett, discussed the importance of paving your own way.

Students attended Phase 1 of the Dynamic Leadership Institute (DLI): Personal Development, coordinated by David Powers, Career & Workforce Development Coordinator for Western Kentucky University Owensboro. This is a three phase process.

Students attended a pizza lunch with OCTC President Dr. Scott Williams, hosted by OCTC's Student Government Association. Dr. Williams discussed the many resources available to students, updated them on upcoming events on campus, and discussed the Industry Innovation Center opening on the Main Campus.

Providing general career information, advising, providing transfer info, etc.

Met with WKU transfer rep. about transferring to Western, applying, scholarships, etc.

Will Mounts, VP at OMICO Plastics , OCTC Board member and GOFame sponsor, shared his advice to live in financial freedom for our students. Mounts shared his mistakes, resources which helped him transform his finances, and encouraged students to live intentionally with each dollar with practical and personal examples.

Students participated in Owensboro's Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. march and attended the program honoring Dr. King. This event was sponsored by the local colleges and the Owensboro Human Relations Commission.

Students attended a First Year Experience Focus Group to discuss and provide feedback on the First Year Experience (FYE) course for the Fall 17 semester.

The Dynamic Leadership Institute (DLI) of WKU-Owensboro is a three phase program designed to teach participants interpersonal skills, leadership dynamics, and career/professional development strategies. The program strives to enhance self-awareness regarding personal strengths and weaknesses; to create a better understanding of leadership and influence; to develop stronger leadership and interpersonal skills; and to sharpen participants' professional skills. ***Resume Development: Best practices for resume development are covered, including: completion of a resume organizer or professional inventory, choosing the proper resume format, highlighting your strengths in relation to a position description, selection of references, and other technical tips. Networking/Leadership Interview: Participants learn effective strategies for building a professional network, including: the "Why?", "How?", and "Where?" of networking, networking strategies for introverts, utilizing social media as a networking tool, developing an "elevator" pitch, and the art of making introductions. Participants conduct an interview with a community leader for the purpose of practicing their professional skills and building a professional network. Interviewing: Included in this session is an overview of interview preparation and best practices, including: research and preparation, appropriate dress, behaviors that are desired and ones that deter from the interview, the value of interview follow-up. Participants learn how to prepare for one-on-one and panel interviews formats through "hands-on" experience. Professional Growth Plan: Participants utilize assessments and exercises to develop a professional growth plan based on the strengths and weaknesses identified in previous sessions.

Students attended a presentation by OCTC faculty Dr. Timothy Dick and Dr. Court Lewis regarding the constitution and the human right to privacy.

Attended the question/answer forum with Dave Eggers, author of The Circle, the Fall 2017 OCTC Common Reading novel.

Rebecca Simon from Financial Aid will inform participants about the vast number of scholarships available and how to apply for them.

Everyone procrastinates, but deadline-driven procrastination differs from situational procrastination. In this TED Talk, we learn the difference.

Met with a transfer repre from Murray State University to discuss transfer opportunities.

Taking tests can be overwhelming for many people. Lindsey Greer will explain strategies on how to reduce anxiety while developing better test taking skills.

Dr. Andrea Borregard, Director of Financial Aid, will present an informational workshop on the variety of scholarships available and how to apply. Presented on November 9, 2017

Students attended the annual Hanging of the Green, sponsored by the Student Government Association.

Met with a representative from the University of Kentucky to discuss transfer opportunitites.

Students attended a presentation by Dr. Corie M. Martin, Director, Web Services & Digital Marketing at WKU, regarding social networking and the online identity. The event was sponsored by the OCTC Common Reading Committee.

The academic plan is your roadmap while at college. It is broken down into a variety of categories of courses that a student needs to complete in order to earn a degree. In this workshop, we will explain the various categories, clarify the types of courses that will fullfill the requirements, and demonstrate how to navigate the KCTCS Catalog.

Students attended and participated in the OCTC/United Way Halloween fundraising event on the Main Campus. This annual event is a just one of the many ways Owensboro Community & Technical College faculty, staff and students give back to the Owensboro community.

Leadership is not a characteristic reserved for the extraordinary. Discover the leader within you! Hosted by Lindsey Greer

Student attended the Manufacturing Month Celebration in OCTC's Advanced Technology Center. The Division of Professional and Technical Studies held a reception that celebrated Kentucky's Manufacturing Month. OCTC is proud to offer manufacturing programs to our students, the Owensboro community and the workforce.

Attended the Student Government Association's Fall Fling, held on OCTC's Main Campus. Fling is an event held each semester to help raise money for student organizations and clubs, as well as introduce different resources that are offered through OCTC.

Students attended the Dynamic Leadership Institute (Phase 2): Leadership Development, presented by David Powers, Career & Workforce Development Coordinator for Western Kentucky University Owensboro. This is a three phase process.

Did you know we have an Outside Classroom called the Nature Center? Explore the nature area with Dr. Micah Perkins from the OCTC Biology Department. October 18, 2017

Dreams require imagination, and goals require hard work. Learn how to stay motivated in the process. Presented on October 25 by Becky Hodskins