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Horticulturist to Share Passion for Plants at OCtech Foundation’s Home and Garden Symposium

Acclaimed horticulturist Tony Avent doesn’t come from a long line of gardening geniuses. He’s just always had a natural affinity for plants. “Growing up, I spent all of my time in the woods,” he said. “I was very interested in native wild flowers. I used to make and sell terrariums ...

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OCtech ADN, PN Programs Ranked Among Best in State

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College’s Associate Degree Nursing and Practical Nursing programs-old-old-old-old are once again ranked among the best in South Carolina, according to websites dedicated to the professions. OCtech’s ADN program is ranked fourth out of 30 registered nursing programs-old-old-old-old in the state by RegisteredNursing.org, while the PN program is ranked ...

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Student Success Shines in Summer 2019 Magazine

Train for jobs in expanding industries or upgrade your skills. Jump-start your four-year degree. Whether you’re a junior in high school or have been in the workforce for decades, Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College offers many ways to help you realize your full potential.

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OCtech’s Phi Theta Kappa Chapter Receives Awards at Regional Conference

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College’s Alpha Alpha Delta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society received a number of chapter and individual awards at the 2019 Carolinas Regional Convention, held March 1-3 in Columbia. The chapter received a Five-Star Chapter Award – the highest designation a PTK chapter can receive – and ...

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OCtech Seeks Local Talent for 50th Anniversary Community Art Contest

As part of its ongoing 50th anniversary celebration, Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College is holding a Community Art Contest. The theme for the contest is “Learning and Growing,” and all media types will be accepted. The contest is open to residents of all ages in Orangeburg and Calhoun counties. Artists are welcome ...

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OCtech’s Automotive Technology Program Reaccredited

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College’s Automotive Technology program has been reaccredited by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). OCtech’s program continues to meet the requirements for Master Automobile Service Technology accreditation, the highest level of program accreditation recognized by the ASE, according to Michael Coley, president of the ASE Education ...

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OCtech Foundation Board of Directors Welcomes Three New Members

The Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College Foundation has welcomed three new members to its board of directors – Kay Blackwell, Rebecca Love and Joanie Thomas. Blackwell graduated in 1985 as a member of OCtech’s second Associate Degree Nursing class, and went on to receive a bachelor’s and master’s degree in nursing from ...

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OCtech Honors 2019 Educators of the Year

Three faculty and staff members have been honored as Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College’s Educators of the Year and are being recognized during the South Carolina Technical Education Association’s annual conference Feb. 14-16 in Myrtle Beach. Fran Andrews, Radiologic Technology and Radiologic Technology Online program coordinator, is the outstanding faculty member; Susan ...

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Horticulturist, ‘Potluck’ Host to Headline OCtech Foundation Spring Home and Garden Symposium

World-renowned horticulturist Tony Avent and acclaimed “Potluck” founder and host and cookbook author Ali Rosen will headline Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College Foundation’s 2019 Home and Garden Symposium. The fundraiser – set for Wednesday, May 8, 2019 – features a community flower show, silent auction, catered brunch by Buck Ridge Plantation and speaker ...

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OCtech’s Phi Theta Kappa Welcomes New Members

The newest members of the Alpha Alpha Delta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society have been inducted at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College. The summer/fall 2018 inductees are Teresa Amick-Ballard, Clifton Bodiford, Ellis Bolar, Daphne Bowman, Luevelyn Brooker, Hilary Chambers, Stephen Douglas, Jaquise Dunn, Caelin Felkel, Jasmine Gilyard, Katelyn Ginn, ...

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