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.
Passed the Am I Job Ready? Innovation Assessment
Completed and passed the Innovation testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/
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2021 Nov 22
TRiO: How to Pay for College
Students participated in this workshop to gain insight about various ways to pay for college, including Pell grants and a variety of scholarships, such as OCTC scholarships, transfer scholarships, and local scholarships.
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2021 Nov 22
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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2021 Nov 22
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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2021 Nov 22
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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2021 Nov 22
Oak Island Theatre Presents Little Women
Students attended Owensboro Community & Technical College's Oak Island Theatre's production of Little Women. Little Women is a heartwarming take on Louisa May Alcott's classic book. This version was adapted and directed by OCTC Adjunct Professor, Grae Greer, who created a different reality for the March women.
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2021 Nov 22
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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2021 Nov 22
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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2021 Nov 22
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/
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2021 Nov 22
Passed the Am I Job Ready? Costumer 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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2021 Nov 22
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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2021 Nov 22
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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2021 Nov 22
Passed the Am I Job Ready? Continuous Learning Assessment
Completed and passed the Continuous Learning testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/
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2021 Nov 22
Passed the Am I Job Ready? Analytical Problem Solving
Completed and passed the Analytical Problem Solving testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/
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2021 Nov 22
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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2021 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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2021 Nov 12
"Step-up Your Mental Health" Workshop
This workshop discussed the importance of dealing with mental health issues and strategies to reduce stress and anxiety. Participants were provided a stepping stone to paint, as painting allows us to temporarily leave our worries and troubles behind us as we focus on the painting before us.
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2021 Nov 10
"Why I Am First"
Students attended a panel where first-generation and diverse students discussed challenges they faced and how they overcame them to be successful college graduates.
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2021 Nov 10
Music & Stress
Students learned from Paige Laplante, local Musical Therapist about the impact of music on stress and the profession of music therapy. Paige, MT-BC from Integrative Music Therapy, LLC shared the effects music has in relieving stress and also about her job as a music therapist. This session was hosted by PTK and supported by OCTC's Counseling Office.
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2021 Nov 5
OCTC Health Fair
OCTC students had the opportunity to visit with representatives from local organizations who focus on health and wellbeing. This event was hosted by OCTC Nursing students.
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2021 Nov 1
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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2021 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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2021 Oct 22
Fall '21 Domestic Violence Workshop
Attended the Domestic Violence Awareness Workshop hosted by OCTC's Counseling Center. The DDaviess County Domestic Violence Multidisciplinary Task Force presented to this workshop.
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2021 Oct 22
Fall '21 Common Reading Author Crystal Wilkinson Visit
Kentucky Poet Laureate Crystal Wilkinson, author of this semester's Common Reading, The Birds of Opulence, visited campus for a reading of her new book and a discussion with faculty, staff, and students.
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2021 Oct 20
Fall '21 Pizza with the President
Attended a student discussion with OCTC President Dr. Scott Williams. Sponsored by the OCTC Student Government Association (SGA).
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2021 Oct 18
TRiO: Higher Education 101
College can be confusing, especially for first-generation students. This workshop covered some college basics, such as academic plans, the differences between degrees (AA/AS/AAS), and the difference between what you can earn at OCTC vs. a university.
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2021 Oct 18
TRiO Time Management Workshop
Students were given an academic planner and instructed on how to use it to effectively in hopes of helping them to stay on track with due dates and appointments, thus reducing stress and anxiety.
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2021 Oct 18
TRIO Fall 2021 Orientation
During the Fall 2021 Orientation session, students received a folder of information, including a list of tutoring resources, advising information, and calendar of TRiO-sponsored events. Sherry Lee presented a workshop on reading comphrension.
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2021 Oct 18
OCTC Transfer Fair - Day 2
Attended the 4-Year College and University Transfer Fair sponsored by OCTC's Pathfinder Den on the Main Campus. Representatives from over twelve different universities and colleges spoke with students about transfer opportunities.
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2021 Oct 15
OCTC Transfer Fair
Attended the 4-Year College and University Transfer Fair sponsored by OCTC's Pathfinder Den on the Main Campus. Representatives from over twelve different universities and colleges spoke with students about transfer opportunities.
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2021 Oct 15