Glenda Acton

Do you use credit cards wisely? Make smart choices when you do use a credit card. Learn the best ways to avoid credit card debt. Presented by Mary Bruner

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of National TRiO Day, OCTC's TRiO Student Support Services provided a panel discussion on what it means to be a first generation student navigating the world ...

Students attended and participated in the OCTC/United Way Halloween fundraising event on the Main Campus. This annual event is a just one of the many ways Owensboro Community & Technical College fa...

Buying a car involves a large amount of money. Therefore, the ability to understand and analyze the various financing options is important. Mary Bruner will explain the basics of car financing, inc...

Completed 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/

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 Coping with Pressure testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/

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/

This student is being recognized for being in the Administrative Office Technology program.

On Tuesday, March 21 at 11 a.m., Scott Russell Sanders, author of Owensboro Community and Technical College's Common Reading selection, Earth Works: Selected Essays, read from, and spoke about his ...

Attended a women's panel discussion titled, "Wise Women, Wise Choices, Wise Voices," hosted by the OCTC WISE Committee. Panelists included Candance Brake, President/CEO of the Greater Owensboro Cha...

Rebecca Thwaites will demonstrate how to sew a plushie -- a soft animal. Participants will leave with a hand-sewn project that they created. Presented on March 27, 2017

Volunteered at the Kentucky FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship on Saturday, February 5, 2017. Over 20 teams participated in the event on OCTC's Main Campus.

OCTC Fall 2016 Dean's List

Everyone always asks, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" but sometimes we don't know the answer, even as adults. Katie Ballard from TRAC Central discusses how to explore career opportunitie...

Are your overwhelmed by the thought of writing a research paper? Learn the right way to tackle it. Presented on November 3, 2016 by Mary Bruner.

Attended It's Your Reality Fair on OCTC's Main Campus. This event featured community vendors helping students to prepare for life after college.

Attended the Oak Island Theatre Production - Frankenstein 1930.

Attended a reading by Mary Ann Taylor-Hall, author of Come & Go Molly Snow - In Blandford Hall on the Main Campus, October 24, 2016.

Take charge of your finances. Learn how to save money and create a budget. Say "no" to debt! Presented on October 24, 2016 by Mary Bruner

Student met with a TRAC Central representative to discuss career opportunities that apply to their transfer degree.

Rebecca Simon explains what students need to know before taking out a student loan. Presented on October 20, 2016

Eating healthy is important but it can get expensive. This workshop will provide tips on how to prepare healthier meals without breaking the bank.

Attended the workshop sponsored WISE, OCTC Counseling Center & the Daviess County Attorney's Domestic Violence Task Force.

Do you try to write down every word that your instructor says during a lecture? Break that habit and learn better ways to take notes for classes. Presented on October 4, 2016

It can seem that we have very little free time because we're juggling a variety of responsibilities. This session will provide a variety of ways to effectively use your time wisely. Presented on S...

Employers want their potential employees to have soft skills. Dr. Meredith Skaggs, Associate Professor of Communication, will explain soft skills and how we develop them.

Attended a student discussion with OCTC President Dr. Scott Williams. Sponsored by the OCTC Student Government Association (SGA). September 22, on the Main Campus.

Explore the nature area with Micah Perkins from the OCTC Biology Department. Sept. 13, 2016

Personality plays a huge role in how we act and approach daily interactions and activities. Learn your type and what is says about you. Presented by Katie Ballard on Sept. 7, 2016

Get the most out of your study time by studying smarter and not harder. Learn effective ways to study and become better prepared for tests. Presented on September 1, 2016

Students attended Student Fest and were introduced to different campus clubs, organizations, and community organizations at OCTC.