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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 ...
January, 24 2022 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeThe Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) Dean's List recognizes the academic excellence of Barbara Ann Grooms of Daviess County, KY who earned at least a 3.5 grade point average (GPA) in ...
January, 21 2022 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeOwensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) holds an in-person alternative walk-through commencement ceremony to honor graduates from the summer '21 and fall '21 semesters on December 16th, 2021. OCTC is pleased to award 1,142 credentials to 389 stu...
December, 17 2021 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeStudents participated in this workshop to gain insight about various ways to pay for college, including Pell grants and scholarships, such as OCTC scholarships, transfer scholarships, and local sch...
November, 22 2021 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeThis 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 ...
November, 10 2021 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeStudents 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 ...
October, 22 2021 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeCollege 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 differenc...
October, 18 2021 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeStudents 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.
October, 18 2021 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeDuring 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 ...
October, 18 2021 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeStudents received a general overview of the five most common types of insurance: homeowner, renter, automobile, medical, and life.
March, 22 2021 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeTaking good notes is an important part of academic success in college, no matter what degree a student is pursuing. This workshop will demonstrate various ways to take notes. Additionally, those wh...
March, 15 2021 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeSoft 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...
December, 08 2020 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeStudents attended an event led by an Experiential Learning Success Coach to assist them in completing a personal Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats analysis.
November, 10 2020 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeOur 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 regula...
November, 06 2020 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeStudents 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.
October, 26 2020 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeGuest 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.
September, 22 2020 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeStaying 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 productiv...
September, 17 2020 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeCompleted 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....
May, 04 2020 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeCompleted 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/
May, 04 2020 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeCompleted and passed the Influential Communication testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/
May, 04 2020 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeCompleted and passed the Initiative testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/
May, 04 2020 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeCompleted 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/
May, 04 2020 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeCompleted 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/
May, 04 2020 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeCompleted and passed the Flexibility testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/
May, 04 2020 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeCompleted 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/
May, 04 2020 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeCompleted and passed the Planning and Organizing testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/
April, 20 2020 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeCompleted and passed the Cooperative Teamwork testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/
April, 20 2020 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeCompleted and passed the Continuous Learning testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/
April, 20 2020 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeCompleted 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/
April, 20 2020 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeCompleted and passed the Reliability testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/
April, 06 2020 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeCompleted and passed the Strategic Vision testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/
April, 06 2020 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeStudents were shown effective strategies for utilizing a planner, accurately recording activities and tasks, appointments, tests, etc. to make better use of their time.
February, 26 2020 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeTRiO members who will be graduating soon shared their personal stories on how they were successful, informing attendees what resources they took advantage of and providing ecouragment to other TRiO...
December, 03 2019 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeStudents attended a presentation with OCTC's Dr. Bob Glenn discussing: Leaving Las Vegas: Examining the Growth and Multiple Paradoxes of America's Adult Playground.
December, 02 2019 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeAttended the Domestic Violence Awareness Workshop co-hosted by WISE and OCTC's Counseling Center. The Daviess County Attorney's Office Domestic Violence Task Force presented to this workshop.
October, 25 2019 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeWe Are Called to Rise, by Laura McBride, is the Fall '19 Common Reading novel. The novel is set in Las Vegas, Nevada and follows four divergent narrators with interwoven plot lines. The characters ...
October, 17 2019 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeCompleted and passed the Innovation testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/
October, 17 2019 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeAttended the 4-Year College and University Transfer Fair sponsored by OCTC's Pathfinder Den on the Main Campus, October 1, 2019. Representatives from over twelve different universities and colleges...
October, 08 2019 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeThe Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC) Common Reading selection for the fall 2019 semester is, We Are Called to Rise, by Laura McBride. The novel is set in Las Vegas, Nevada and foll...
September, 26 2019 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeManaging one's time is not as easy as it sounds. A day planner can be an essential tool because it allows a place to keep short-term and long-term schedules. Learning to effectively use a planner c...
September, 10 2019 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeMembers heard from a panel of faculty members about faculty expectations, the importance of being engaged in class, and how to self-advocate. Following the panel, members heard from Becky Hodskins ...
September, 10 2019 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeAttended OCTC's Student Fest Fall '19 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 organi...
September, 04 2019 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeStudents 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,...
August, 26 2019 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical College