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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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Foundation

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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ACBSP Reaffirms Accreditation of OCtech’s Business Programs

The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs Associate Degree Board of Commissioners has reaffirmed accreditation of Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College’s business programs-old-old-old-old. ACBSP accreditation certifies that the teaching and learning processes for the Business, Accounting and Administrative Office Technology degree programs-old-old-old-old offered at OCtech meet the rigorous educational standards established ...

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Orangeburg Area Cattlemen’s Association Awards Scholarships to OCtech Agriculture Students

Five Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College agriculture students received scholarships during the Orangeburg Area Cattlemen’s Association dinner meeting on Thursday, Dec. 13, at the Tri-County Electric Co-op in St. Matthews. This is the seventh year that the group has awarded scholarships to area students studying agriculture. Pictured are, front row, from left, ...

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OCtech Announces Honor Students for 2018 Fall Semester

The following individuals have been named honor students for the fall 2018 academic term at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College: President’s List (full-time) Bamberg: Daniel Morrell, Brianna Storch, Janeth Walker Barnwell: Rodney Chavis Bowman: Catherine Cooper, Tommy Garrick Cope: Tanner Stack Cordova: Destiny Antley, Caelin Felkel, Karen Harvey, Kache’z Hughey Denmark: Alyssa ...

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OCtech Professional Truck Driving Program Receives Grant to Train Veterans

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently awarded $95,726 to Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College to train active duty military service members, veterans and their families in careers as commercial truck and bus drivers. All current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including National Guard and Reservists, as well as their ...

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