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Weathers Elected Chair of OCtech Area Commission

Lawrence L. “Landy” Weathers has been elected as chair of the Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College Area Commission. The election was held at the governing body’s July meeting. Dr. Margaret Felder-Wilson was elected as vice chair. Weathers succeeds John Shuler, who served as longtime chair of the Area Commission. OCtech President Dr. ...

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Summer Graduation July 25 at OCtech

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College will hold two ceremonies honoring its summer 2023 graduates Thursday, July 25, on campus in the college’s Roquemore Auditorium. The 2 p.m. ceremony will celebrate graduates of the college’s Medical Assisting, Physical Therapist Assistant and Radiologic Technology programs. Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Business, Computer Technology, ...

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OCtech Announces Honor Students for 2023 Spring Semester

The following individuals have been named honor students for the spring 2023 academic term at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College: President’s List (full-time)Barnwell: Ronald Franklin, Justin Moore, David StanfordBlackville: Marquez LawrenceBlythewood: Haley ThomasBranchville: Aaron Dulaney, Elizabeth Heape, Andrew Sealing, Jordan WrightCope: Cameron NettlesDenmark: Autumn BrightwellEhrhardt: Thomas JollyEutawville: Brittani SmithFairfax: Kinsley KinardLadson: Matthew ...

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2023 Spring Graduation

Spring Graduation May 10 at OCtech

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College will hold two ceremonies honoring its spring 2023 graduates Wednesday, May 10, on campus in the college’s Roquemore Auditorium. The 3 p.m. ceremony will celebrate graduates of Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Business, Computer Technology, Criminal Justice, Education, and Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing Technology programs. Health ...

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Tips for Easy Gatherings at Home and Garden Symposium

From intimate family dinners to large social gatherings, get professional tips to make party planning easier during the Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College Foundation’s 17th Home and Garden Symposium. This year’s event will be held Tuesday, May 9, beginning at 10:30 a.m. on campus in the OCtech Math and Science Center. Guests ...

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Janice Hudgins, speaker at the 2023 Home and Garden Symposium

OCtech Foundation’s 2023 Spring Home and Garden Symposium is May 9

The Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College Foundation will hold its 17th Home and Garden Symposium Tuesday, May 9, on campus in the OCtech Math and Science Center. Guests will enjoy a brunch by Buckridge Plantation and have an opportunity to browse the silent auction before the formal presentation begins in Roquemore Auditorium. ...

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Seven-Week Terms Begin at OCtech This Fall

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College is changing the way its instructors teach and students learn with seven-week terms starting this fall. The new academic schedule is designed to improve student success while helping students move more quickly from college to career. Instead of taking four or five classes at one time in ...

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OCtech Honors 2023 Educators of the Year

Three faculty and staff members have been honored as Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College’s Educators of the Year and were recognized during the South Carolina Technical Education Association’s annual conference Feb. 16-18 in Myrtle Beach. Human Resources director Marie Howell is the outstanding administrator; Automotive Technology program coordinator Kevin Kneece is the ...

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Continuing Education

OCtech, Google Partner for Free Career Training

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College has partnered with Google to help local workers move into high-growth, in-demand information technology jobs without ever leaving home. Online Google Career Certificates prepare learners for well-paying jobs in as little as three months in data analytics, digital marketing and e-commerce, IT support, project management and user ...

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OCtech Announces Honor Students for 2022 Summer Semester

The following individuals have been named honor students for the summer 2022 academic term at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College: President’s List (full-time) Barnwell: Ronald Franklin, David Stanford Blythewood: Haley Thomas Cayce: Andre Jackson Cope: John Myers Lexington: Timothy Morris Manning: Kevin Murray Orangeburg: Sarah Hammett, Ramona Morris, Christopher Rhodes, Connor Smith, ...

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