The SkillsUSA State Leadership & Skills Conference was held Mar. 30 at State Technical College in Linn, Missouri. The conference allows students to put their technical abilities to the test in skilled and written competitions — and once again, OTC students shined. The college had 54 students place in different contest areas, resulting in 34…
On Feb. 8, 2023, OTC technical education students brought home a total of 70 medals from the annual Southwest Missouri SkillsUSA District Competition. The district held contests in nine separate locations, including OTC, with almost 500 students competing from eight different career centers and tech centers. Competitors showcased their abilities, completing written and skilled hands-on…
The 2023-24 Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form is here and ready to be filled out. It’s your first step to qualify for loans and grants. Once you’ve completed your FAFSA, you can apply anytime until Nov. 1 for OTC’s Spring scholarships – that could mean FREE MONEY. Scholarships range from $500 per…
Mental Health Week at OTC is Sept. 26-30. Join OTC Counseling Services and the Office of Student Engagement at “Let’s Taco ‘Bout Mental Health” events supporting Mental Health Awareness. Stop by for goodies (while supplies last), mental health techniques and important information. Monday, Sept. 26 – Taco ‘Bout Your Feelings, Donut Bottle Them Up Having…
How can you utilize tech to up your OTC game? First of all, bookmark this blog! Second, read this blog. We’ve got the helpful tech hacks that will level up your semester! Sync your OTC email to your phone Nobody cares about email … except for, well, pretty much everyone that is on campus to…
Our friends at the Hamra Family Library have great suggestions for summer reading. We’re sure you’ll find these books entertaining and surprising, with something for the lover of serious, true-life scenarios as well as fun, escapist fiction. You can check them out from the OTC library (some in multiple formats, such as audiobook), so feel…
OTC students have brought home the gold again. The SkillsUSA National Championships were held in Atlanta during the 58th Annual SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference on June 20-24, 2022. Students, teachers, education leaders and representatives from 650 national corporations, trade associations, businesses and labor unions were participants. OTC is proud of and congratulates all…
Ozarks Technical Community College is delighted to announce the return of OTC Weekend @ The Zoo, celebrating OTC’s conservation collaboration with Dickerson Park Zoo in Springfield, Missouri. On June 25-26, OTC employees and students with a college ID can visit the zoo for free, and bring up to four guests at half price. Children age…
Congratulations to our Spring 2022 Chancellor’s List, Dean’s List and Provost’s List recipients! Students who complete 12 or more credit hours in a fall or spring semester are eligible for the Chancellor’s List and Dean’s List. Recognition is based on the grade point average during that semester. The Dean’s List requires a GPA of 3.5…
Multiple OTC students brought home the gold earlier this year in the regional Southwest Missouri SkillsUSA District Competition. On April 7-9, the SkillsUSA State Leadership & Skills Conference was held at State Technical College in Linn, Missouri. The conference gives students the opportunity to put their technical skills to the test in over 70 career…
Certainly, we’re in agreement — money is good to have, right? A scholarship from OTC can help you keep more of it in your pocket. Apply anytime until June 1 for summer and fall 2022 scholarships. Awards range from $500 per semester to a full ride. But, before you jump right in, some pre-planning could…
OTC students have a new online tool to help plan and monitor progress to graduation and program completion. Starting March 1, 2022, uAchieve degree audit is available to show learners exactly what they’ve accomplished in their academic or training journey at OTC, and what remains. Clear graphics, specific information and easy access through the myotc.edu…
OTC technical education students brought home a total of 63 medals from the annual Southwest Missouri SkillsUSA District Competition. The district held competitions in five separate locations with more than 300 students from eleven different career centers/tech centers, taking part in more than 36 different skilled and written contests. Competitors showcased their skills by completing…
