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.
Fall 21' Avoiding Credit Card Debt
Students participated in a workshop led by an ELC Success Coach to gain awareness and tactics to avoid credit card debt. The workshop provided education, skills and planning for student financial success.
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Nov 19
Fall 21' Financial Literacy and Budget like a Pro
Students participated in a presentation to offer Financial Literacy information in preparation for their success today and in their future endeavors as graduates. The session was led by an ELC Success Coach and had a guest speaker from a local Financial Advisor who discussed steps to Budget like a pro and learn rock solid savings strategies.
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Nov 12
Fall 21' Accessing Banking Services While In College
Students attended a virtual session with information and tips for Banking as a college student. This event was hosted by an Experiential Learning Success Coach.
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Oct 27
Fall '21 Handshake Overview & Sign-Up
Students participated in a virtual learning session led by a Relationship Manager from the Handshake Career Placement Platform. After attending this session, students were able to create a profile for searching prospective employment options. This session was facilitated by the Experiential Learning Center Coordinator.
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Oct 22
Personal SWOT Analysis
Students attended an event led by an Experiential Learning Success Coach to assist them in completing a personal Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats analysis.
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Oct 6
Introduction to the ELC - Fall 2021
Students were introduced to the Experiential Learning Center (ELC) by an ELC Success Coach. Students were introduced to the ELC Team and learned about services offered. Resume building, Internships, Job Shadowing Opportunities and other Career Building steps to future success.
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Sep 17
ELC Workshop: Interview Prep - Spring 2021
Students attended a virtual workshop to learn best practices and resources that will help them prepare for an interview.
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May 17
ELC Workshop: Interview Practice - Spring 2021
Students attended a virtual workshop to explore different types of job interview formats, learn interview practice techniques, and listen to sample interview questions/answers.
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May 17
ELC Workshop: Am I Job Ready - Spring 2021
Students attended a virtual workshop to learn how to use the Am I Job Ready platform (which features soft skill assessments, career skills training videos and employee engagement tools) to help them measure and develop the skills that will make them more employable.
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May 17
ELC Workshop: Accessing Banking Services While in College - Spring 2021
Students attended a workshop to learn more about finding banks that fit their personal and financial needs as well as things to consider when planning for their financial future.
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May 17
Transitioning to Post-College Life
Students participated in a workshop geared toward preparing for life after graduation. An ELC Success Coach shared, "Relevant Experience & Applied Learning" (R.E.A.L.) for success transitioning into life as a working professional. Real world survival skills for the graduate!
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Apr 15
2021 Developing and Following a Budget
Students viewed a presentation by an ELC Success Coach giving fundamentals for financial success.
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Apr 2
2021 Financial Literacy Overview
Experiential Learning Center Success Coaches led a workshop with foundational information for student financial literacy. These skills provide basic framework for financial success.
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Mar 4
2021 Resume Development Workshop
Students participated in a workshop led by an Experiential Learning Center Success Coach. Resume skills and best practices to get noticed by recruiters and hiring managers were demonstrated.
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Mar 4
Avoiding Credit Card Debt 2021
Students participated in a workshop led by an ELC Success Coach to gain awareness and tactics to avoid credit card debt. The workshop provided education, skills and planning for student financial success.
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Mar 4
Purple Briefcase Overview and Sign-up Event Spring 2021
An Experiential Learning Center Success Coach led students through an introduction to the Purple Briefcase Career Platform. Students were coached through the set up of their personal profile and given an overview of this multi-faceted tool for career development and success.
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Feb 10
ELC Workshop: Am I Job Ready?
Soft skills play a huge part in your success in the workplace. Am I Job Ready? features soft skills assessments, career skills training videos, and employee engagement tools to help you measure and develop the skills that matter most. Students attended this session to learn more about why soft skills matter and check out how to utilize the Am I Job Ready? platform to close the skills gap and become more employable.
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2020 Dec 8
Avoiding Credit Card Debt
Students participated in a workshop led by an ELC Success Coach to gain awareness and tactics to avoid credit card debt. The workshop provided education, skills and planning for student financial success.
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2020 Dec 3
Personal SWOT Analysis
Students attended an event led by an Experiential Learning Success Coach to assist them in completing a personal Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats analysis.
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2020 Nov 10
Financial Literacy Overview
Students attended an event led by an Experiential Learning Center Success Coach to develop knowledge of basic financial concepts.
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2020 Nov 10
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.
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2020 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.
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2020 Oct 26
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.
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2020 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.
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2020 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.
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2020 Sep 22
Medical Information Technology
This student is recognized for being in the Medical Information Technology program.
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2017 Aug 22
2018 OCTC Transfer Fair
Attended the 4-Year College and University Transfer Fair sponsored by TRAC Central on the Main Campus, October 2, 2018. Representatives from over twelve different universities and colleges spoke with students about transfer opportunities.
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2018 Nov 6