Owensboro Community and Technical College

Students attended a Zoom meeting/presentation with Kim Michelle Richardson, author of The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek, OCTC's Common Read for the Fall '20 semester.

Our emotions not only affect our mental health but our physical health as well. This workshop discusses the cycles of emotions, the dangers of suppressing emotions, and mindful strategies to regulate emotions.

Students learned the history of creating jack-o'-lanterns. Then they used their creativity to carve their own pumpkins.

Having good communication skills is even more important now that many classes are remote. Students will learn effective email communication strategies.

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.

Students attended a workshop on following a budget. ELC Success Coach, Rosa Richards gave a presentation on budgeting.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Attended a student discussion with OCTC President Dr. Scott Williams. Sponsored by the OCTC Student Government Association (SGA).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Students participated in a Microsoft Teams Training with Dr. Meredith Skaggs.

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/

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/

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/

Completed and passed the Initiative testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/

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/

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/

Completed and passed the Flexibility testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/

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/

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/

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/