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12/05/2024

Nathan Tirey Sworn in as OTC Police Chief

Ogeechee Technical College President Lori Durden recently swore in Nathan Tirey as the college’s new Director for Campus Safety and Security/Chief of Police.


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11/26/2024

Ogeechee Technical College Student Leaders Participate in 2024 Georgia Fall Leadership Conference

Ten student officers and advisors from Ogeechee Technical College’s SLC, NTHS, SkillsUSA, “Arpe Diem” (Cybersecurity), and FBLA Collegiate attended the 2024 Georgia Fall Leadership Conference.


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11/26/2024

OTC Students and Staff Serve at Local Soup Kitchen

On Saturday, November 16, the Student Leadership Council (SLC) at Ogeechee Technical College sponsored the Statesboro Soup Kitchen at the First United Methodist Church in Statesboro.


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11/25/2024

Rockin’ Out Alzheimers Disease Foundation Endows Scholarship for Health Science Students at OTC

The Ogeechee Technical College Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of an endowment in the sum of $50,000 by the Rockin’ Out Alzheimer’s Disease Foundation.


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11/25/2024

WorkSource Georgia and OTC Partner to Support Career Development for Students

Crystal Anderson, an Adult Opportunity Coach from WorkSource Georgia, visited Ogeechee Technical College’s (OTC) ACCT110 Financial Accounting I class last week to discuss the Workforce Innovation and


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11/18/2024

OTC Foundation Board Receives Role Model Award for 3rd Consecutive Year

The Ogeechee Technical College Foundation Board of Trustees recently received an award during the annual Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Leadership Conference in Savannah for attaining role


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11/14/2024

OTC Breaks Ground on 37,000 Sq ft Industrial Systems & Robotics Facility

In a ceremony that marks a transformation in workforce development in southeast Georgia, Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) broke ground on the nearly 40,000 square foot Georgia Industrial Systems and R


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11/12/2024

Bragg Named to Board of Trustees

Ogeechee Technical College welcomed Lydia Bragg to its Foundation Board of Trustees on October 14, 2024.


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11/04/2024

SEB Students Visit OTC for an Intro into Cybersecurity

Students from Southeast Bulloch High School (SEB), along with SEB instructor Brandon Jones, visited the Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) campus on September 24th to learn about the incredible world of


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10/31/2024

34 Teams Compete in Annual Golf Tournament to Raise Funds for Scholarships and Adult Literacy

In a spirited day of competition, 34 teams participated in the 2024 J. David Russell Memorial Golf Tournament at Forest Heights Country Club in Statesboro, all to support scholarships and adult educat


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10/30/2024

OTC Adds Cool New “Half Car” to Hybrid/Electric Training Courses

Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) recently purchased a Hybrid/Electric Vehicle trainer to bolster hands-on training for Electric Vehicle Professional and Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Repair Technician Certi


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10/30/2024

Home Builders Association donates $4,765 to OTC’s Construction Management Program

Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) received a $4,765 donation from the Home Builders Association (HBA) that will support training and education efforts for students enrolled in the Construction Manageme


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10/23/2024

OTC Wins Best Instructor and Best Driving School for Fifth Consecutive Year

Ogeechee Technical College was voted as having the “Best Instructor,” Yvonne Jenkins, and “Best Driving School” by the readers of the Statesboro Herald for the 2024 Best of the Boro contest.


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10/16/2024

Sabrina Burns Selected as Board Member for Georgia College Testing Association

Ogeechee Technical College proudly announces that Sabrina Burns, Accessibility and Assessment Coordinator, has been selected to join the Georgia College Testing Association (GCTA) as a board member.


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09/25/2024

Record Breaking Scholarship Year for OTC

The Ogeechee Technical College Foundation recently held its annual scholarship dinner in the Oak Room of the Jack Hill Building at the College.


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09/23/2024

OTC Students and Staff Serve at Local Soup Kitchen

On Saturday, September 14, the Student Leadership Council (SLC) at Ogeechee Technical College sponsored the Statesboro Soup Kitchen at the First United Methodist Church in Statesboro.


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09/19/2024

Air Evac 95 Visits Ogeechee Technical College to Educate EMS and Nursing Students

Air Evac 95, based in Statesboro, recently visited Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) to provide valuable insights to students in the Paramedicine Technology and Nursing programs.


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09/18/2024

Ogeechee Technical College Welcomes Lagina Evans to the Board of Directors

Ogeechee Technical College is pleased to announce the appointment of Lagina Evans, CEO of Optim Medical Center-Screven, to its Local Board of Directors.


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09/17/2024

21 Units of Blood at Campus Blood Drive

The Student Leadership Council (SLC) at Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) recently partnered with the American Red Cross of Southeast and Coastal Georgia to hold the third blood drive of 2024 on OTC’s


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09/16/2024

Former Georgia Governor Nathan Deal Holds Book Signing at Ogeechee Technical College

Former Georgia Governor Nathan Deal recently held a book signing in the Jack Hill Building on the campus of Ogeechee Technical College.


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09/03/2024

OTC Begins 2024 Fall Semester with Anticipated Enrollment Growth

August 19 marked the first day of classes for the 2024 Fall Semester at Ogeechee Technical College (OTC). As the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) continues to grow, OTC anticipates a rise in


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08/29/2024

President’s List and Honor List for 2024 Summer Semester

The hard work and determination of a number of Ogeechee Technical College students was demonstrated recently as they were named to the College’s President’s List and Honor list for the 2024 Summer Sem


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08/14/2024

Ogeechee Technical College Announces Dr. Anthony Berrios as New Vice President for Academic Affairs

Ogeechee Technical College is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Anthony Berrios to the position of Vice President for Academic Affairs.


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08/05/2024

23 Students Receive Practical Nursing Pins in Biannual Ceremony

23 students in the Practical Nursing program at Ogeechee Technical College received their pins in a biannual pinning ceremony held at 4:00 pm on July 30, 2024 in the Joseph E. Kennedy Auditorium.


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08/01/2024

Dental Assisting Program Awards 13 Pins to Graduates

Thirteen students in the Dental Assisting program at Ogeechee Technical College received their pins in an annual ceremony held at 6:00 pm in the Joseph E. Kennedy Auditorium on Thursday, July 18.


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07/25/2024

OTC Appoints Two New Members to Foundation Board of Trustees

Ogeechee Technical College announced the appointment of Ryan Quick and Cliff Wildes to its Foundation Board of Trustees, both of whom were added to the board on July 1, 2024.


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07/23/2024
Ogeechee Technical College - Growth & Success Continue

OTC Featured in James Magazine

OTC President Lori Durden was interviewed for the 2024 James Magazine Education Issue.


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07/22/2024
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OTC Enhances Cybersecurity Offerings with New Club

OTC launches a Cybersecurity Club to encourage an active interest in cybersecurity and promote cybersecurity awareness, education and skill development among its members and college community.


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07/18/2024
Vice President for Student Affairs Christy Rikard

Ogeechee Technical College Announces Christy Rikard as New Vice President of Student Affairs

OTC is pleased to announce the appointment of Christy Rikard to the position of VP of Student Affairs. Rikard brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to student success to her new role.


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07/16/2024
Volunteers at the soup kitchen

Students and Staff Serve at Local Soup Kitchen

Volunteers from the SLC, Dental Assisting, and Nursing served 126 hot meals of pork chops, mashed potatoes, corn, garlic bread, and ice cream.


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07/15/2024

Ogeechee Technical College FBLA Chapter Earns National Recognition

Ogeechee Technical College FBLA Chapter Earns National Recognition


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07/09/2024

Ogeechee Technical College Shines at National SkillsUSA Competition with Dual Silver Medals

Ogeechee Technical College Shines at National SkillsUSA Competition with Dual Silver Medals


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07/09/2024
students from the Statesboro Youth Connect (SYC) program

Youth Connect Summer Program Visits Cybersecurity at OTC

SYC, a 5-week summer initiative that began in June 2021, provides high school students with the opportunity to engage with government and community leaders, as well as industry professionals. The 2024


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06/26/2024
EMT Mass Casualty Training

EMT Students Gain Real-World Experience Through Mass Casualty Drill

EMT students at Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) participated in a mass casualty drill designed to provide hands-on experience managing large-scale emergencies last week.


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06/18/2024
Ogeechee On the Go

23 Units of Blood Donated at Campus Blood Drive

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) at Ogeechee Technical College recently partnered with the American Red Cross of Southeast and Coastal Georgia to hold the second blood drive of 2024.


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06/18/2024
Mandy Fortune

OTC Announces the Appointment of Mandy Fortune to the Local Board of Directors

Ogeechee Technical College Announces the Appointment of Mandy Fortune to the Local Board of Directors.


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06/10/2024
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Robert & Diane Ernst Endow Scholarship for Veterinary Technology Students at Ogeechee Technical College

The OTC Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of the Robert & Diane Ernst Endowed Scholarship for students pursuing an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Vet Tech.


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05/13/2024
Ogeechee Technical College Graduation, Class of 2024

OTC Celebrates 2024 Graduates

Ogeechee Technical College held its annual commencement ceremony at 7:00 p.m. on May 9 in Hanner Fieldhouse on the campus of Georgia Southern University in front of over 3,000 guests.


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05/09/2024
Freddie Hagan named OTC's 2024 Outstanding Alumni

Hagan named 2024 Outstanding Alumni

Freddie Hagan, a 2020 graduate of both the Fish & Wildlife and Agribusiness programs at OTC, was recently named OTC’s 2024 Outstanding Alumni...


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05/09/2024
Fox named 2024 Distinguished Alumni

Fox named 2024 Distinguished Alumni

Sean Fox, 2005 graduate of the Construction Management program at Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) and Founder of Pioneer Design and Marketing, was recently named OTC’s 2024 Distinguished Alumni...


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05/02/2024
OTC Students Study Abroad in Germany

OTC Students Study Abroad in Germany

Three Ogeechee Technical College students are currently in Germany for three weeks, April 27 – May 18, 2024 as part of an exchange program with Leopold-Hoesch Berufskolleg...


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05/01/2024
Kathryn Finch Featured in 20 Under 40

Kathryn Finch Featured in 20 Under 40

20 Under 40 honors a group of outstanding professionals under the age of 40 who excel in their industry, are company leaders, and are good community citizens.


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04/29/2024
Pearsall Receives Presidential Award

Pearsall Receives Presidential Award

Vanessa Pearsall, Duplication Specialist at Ogeechee Technical College, was recently presented the Presidential Award at the College & University Mail Services Association annual conference...


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04/25/2024
Twelve Radiologic Technology Program Student Receive Pins at Ogeechee Tech

Twelve Radiologic Technology Program Student Receive Pins

Twelve Radiologic Technology senior students at Ogeechee Technical College were honored on April 18, 2024, in an annual pinning ceremony held in the Joseph E. Kennedy Auditorium.


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04/18/2024
OTC Veterinary Technology Holds Pinning

Veterinary Technology Holds Pinning

The Veterinary Technology Program at Ogeechee Technical College held a pinning ceremony on April 18, 2024...


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04/18/2024
OTC NTHS Inducts 42 New Members

NTHS Inducts 42 New Members

The National Technical Honor Society at Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) recently hosted its annual induction ceremony.


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04/18/2024
David Rogers to Speak at May Commencement

Rogers to Speak at May Commencement

OTC alumnus and 2023 Distinguished Alumni winner, David Rogers, will provide the commencement address at OTC’s graduation ceremony slated for May 9 at 7:00 pm at Hanner Fieldhouse.


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04/17/2024
Ogeechee on the Go - OTC students and staff serve at local soup kitchen

OTC Students and Staff Serve at Local Soup Kitchen

The Student Leadership Council (SLC) at Ogeechee Technical College sponsored the Statesboro Soup Kitchen at the First United Methodist Church in Statesboro.


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04/15/2024
OTC Shines at FBLA Collegiate State Competition

OTC Shines at FBLA Collegiate State Competition

Ogeechee Technical College proudly celebrates its remarkable success at the 2024 FBLA Collegiate State Leadership Conference


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04/10/2024
OTC Paramedicine Training Extends Beyond Ambulances

Paramedicine Training Extends Beyond Ambulances

Chris Alvarez, a 2019 graduate of Ogeechee Technical College’s Paramedicine Technology program, led members of local law enforcement in a specialized emergency medical training at OTC.


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04/02/2024
OTC Venues Wins Most Fabulist Local Work Event Space

OTC Venues Wins Most Fabulist Local Work Event Space

Ogeechee Technical College Venues has won Most Fabulist Local Work Event Space for the second year in a row...


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03/29/2024
2024 iGot Campaign Raises Over $750,000

2024 iGot Campaign Raises Over $750,000

The Board of Directors of the Ogeechee Technical College Foundation announced at the We Are OTC Celebration on March 28, that the 2024 campaign raised $751,095 to support ongoing needs at OTC.


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03/28/2024
HMGMA Rep Visits OTC to Discuss Future Employment with Students

HMGMA Rep Visits OTC to Discuss Future Employment with Students

On Tuesday, March 26, Jason Zdunich, Assistant Manager, Learning and Development, Education at HMGMA, visited Ogeechee Technical College’s first cohort of Electric Vehicle Professional...


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03/27/2024
Forensics a Big Part of Cybersecurity Education

Forensics a Big Part of Cybersecurity Education

Ogeechee Technical College recently purchased some forensic workstations from Forensic Computers, Inc. to enhance the training students receive in the Cybersecurity program.


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03/20/2024
OTC Receives Equipment Donation for EV Development from HMGMA

OTC Receives Equipment Donation for EV Development from HMGMA

Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) recently received a donation of tools from HMGMA as part of a collective effort to assist in the development of future electric vehicle professionals.


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03/13/2024
16 Units of Blood Donated at Campus Blood Drive

16 Units of Blood Donated at Campus Blood Drive

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) at Ogeechee Technical College recently partnered with the American Red Cross of Southeast and Coastal Georgia to hold the first blood drive of 2024...


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03/12/2024
Adult Education hosts Send-Off for EAGLE Delegate James Henderson

Adult Education hosts Send-Off for EAGLE Delegate James Henderson

James Henderson, Ogeechee Technical College’s 2023-2024 Dinah Culbreath Wayne EAGLE delegate, was honored this morning by friends, family, and OTC faculty and staff, as he prepares to travel...


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03/11/2024
Medical Assisting Program at OTC Ranked #3 in State

Medical Assisting Program at OTC Ranked #3 in State

The Medical Assisting Program at Ogeechee Technical College has been ranked third out of 41 schools that offer Medical Assisting Programs in the state of Georgia for 2024 by MedicalAssistantAdvice.com


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03/07/2024
Smiles, Giggles, and Hugs Pre-K students visited OTC’s Dental Assisting classroom

Smiles, Giggles, and Hugs Pre-K Students Visit OTC’s Dental Assisting Classroom

Smiles, Giggles, and Hugs Pre-K students recently visited OTC’s Dental Assisting classroom.


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03/06/2024
OTC Hosts Business and Industry Showcase

OTC Hosts Business and Industry Showcase

Ogeechee Technical College hosted a Business and Industry Showcase for local high school students on March 6 in the Jack Hill Building.


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03/05/2024
Amber Stewart, a Business Banking Officer with Renasant Bank, shared her wisdom with OTC students

Business Management Students Get Local Lessons in Loans

Amber Stewart, a Business Banking Officer with Renasant Bank, shared her wisdom with Ogeechee Technical College Business Management students during their Introduction to Business class...


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02/29/2024
OTC Students Earn Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals at State SkillsUSA Competition

OTC Students Earn Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals at State SkillsUSA Competition

The Ogeechee Technical College SkillsUSA team won two gold medals, two silver medals, and one bronze medal at the SkillsUSA Georgia State Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta.


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02/27/2024
Ogeechee on the Go serves local soup kitchen

OTC Students and Staff Serve at Local Soup Kitchen

The Student Leadership Council (SLC) at Ogeechee Technical College sponsored the Statesboro Soup Kitchen at the First United Methodist Church in Statesboro.


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02/22/2024
OTC Vet Tech Students Attending Large Animal Skills Lab, Athens Ga

Vet Tech Students Gain Valuable Experience at Large Animal Skills Lab

Students and instructors in the Ogeechee Technical College Veterinary Technician program recently travelled to Athens to attend a large animal skills lab.


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02/20/2024

George W. Strickland Jr. Foundation Signs Endowment Worth $500,000 to fund The Strickland Promise

The OTC Foundation acknowledges with gratitude a generous commitment of $500,000 from the Board of Directors for the George W. Strickland, Jr. Foundation to establish, The Strickland Promise.


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02/05/2024
Larry Mays

Mays steps in as VP for College Advancement

Ogeechee Technical College president, Lori Durden, announced recently that Larry Mays will assume the position of Vice President for College Advancement effective February 1.


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01/31/2024
Christina Harrell 2024 Diamond Award

Harrell Wins OTC's Diamond Award

Christina Harrell, Director for Resource Development at Ogeechee Technical College, was recently presented the Diamond Award at the annual spring faculty and staff meeting.


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01/29/2024
Donny Collins named OTC Instructor of the Year

Donny Collins named OTC Instructor of the Year

Donny Collins, Computer Information Systems Instructor, was recently named Ogeechee Technical College’s 2024 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction recipient


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01/24/2024
Ogeechee Technical College’s (OTC) Wildlife Club was named the Volunteer Organization of the Year b

OTC Wildlife Club wins Award from Ogeechee River Keepers

Ogeechee Technical College’s (OTC) Wildlife Club was named Organization Partner of the Year by the Ogeechee River Keepers.


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01/23/2024
Ashley Ford, OTC's 2024 GOAL Award recipient with Early Childhood Instructor, Paula Clifton

Ashley Ford Named Ogeechee Tech's GOAL Winner for 2024

Ashley Ford, who is pursuing an AAS degree in Early Childhood Care and Education with a paraprofessional concentration, was named Ogeechee Technical College’s 2024 GOAL student.


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  • Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership
01/17/2024
Ogeechee Technical College's President’s List and Honor List for 2023 Fall Semester

President’s List and Honor List for 2023 Fall Semester

The hard work and determination of a number of OTC's students was demonstrated recently as they were named to the College’s President’s List and Honor list for the 2022 Fall Semester


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01/10/2024
Ogeechee Tech launches Electrical Vehicle Professional Certificate

Ogeechee Tech launches Electrical Vehicle Professional Certificate

As part of a partnership with Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, Ogeechee Technical College is proud to announce the launch of an Electric Vehicle Professional Technical Certificate.


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12/20/2023
OTC Out to Conquer Students

OTC’s Jacob Flannery competes in state Esports tournament

Ogeechee Technical College’s (OTC) Jacob Flannery, Manufacturing Engineering Technology student, earned the opportunity to compete in a statewide Georgia Esports League (GEL) virtual tournament held..


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12/20/2023
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16 Students receive pins in Sonography & Echocardiography

Ogeechee Technical College awarded a total of 16pins, 8 in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) and 8 in Echocardiography, in an annual pinning ceremony held at 6:00 pm in the Joseph E. Kennedy Auditor


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12/20/2023
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17 Students Receive Practical Nursing Pins

17 students in the Practical Nursing program at Ogeechee Technical College received their pins in an annual pinning ceremony held at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, December 12 in the Joseph E. Kennedy Auditorium


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12/20/2023
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Pharmacy Technology Program Pinning Ceremony

Ogeechee Technical College awarded a total of five pins to Pharmacy Technology program students in an annual pinning ceremony held at 9:00 am in the Pharmacy Technology Classroom on December 7.


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12/12/2023
Jeff Davis receiving his completion certificate at TCSG's Senior Leadership Academy.

OTC’s Jeff Davis Graduates from Senior Leadership Academy

TCSG announced the completion of its first cohort of the Senior Leadership Academy, a transformative professional development program aimed at advancing careers within TCSG and its 22 colleges.


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12/11/2023
Ogeechee Technical College nursing students participate in a respiratory emergency simulation.

Nursing Pathway Expands at Ogeechee Technical College

The COVID-19 pandemic in the United States brought on highly publicized shortages of things like toilet paper, facemasks and hand sanitizer, but eventually, supply levels caught up with the...


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12/07/2023
Tal Johnson, a CPA with Dabbs, Hickman, Hill, & Cannon, LLP, with OTC's Business Management program

Business Management Students Learn from Local Professional

Tal Johnson, a CPA with Dabbs, Hickman, Hill, & Cannon, LLP, shared his wisdom with Ogeechee Technical College Business Management program students during class the last week of November.


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11/21/2023
OTC Foundation Board Receives Role Model Award for 2nd Consecutive Year

OTC Foundation Board Receives Role Model Award for 2nd Consecutive Year

The Ogeechee Technical College Foundation Board of Trustees recently received an award during the annual Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Leadership Conference in Savannah.


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11/02/2023
Ogeechee Technical College Blood Drive

15 Units of Blood Donated at Campus Blood Drive

The Student Leadership Council at Ogeechee Technical College recently partnered with the American Red Cross of Southeast and Coastal Georgia to hold the third blood drive of 2023 on OTC’s campus.


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10/31/2023
Yvonne Jenkins, Best Instructor

OTC Wins Best Instructor and Best Driving School for Fourth Consecutive Year

OTC wins Best Instructor and Best Driving School for Fourth Consecutive Year in the Statesboro Herald's 'Best of the Boro' contest!


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10/26/2023
Medical Assisting Program

Medical Assisting Program Granted Continuing Accreditation

Ogeechee Technical College’s Medical Assisting program was found to be in compliance with accreditation standards and guidelines and were granted continuing accreditation.


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10/25/2023
OTC Paramedicine Students with ambulance Simulator

Paramedicine Program Granted Initial Accreditation

OTC's Paramedic program program was found to be in compliance with accreditation Standards and Guidelines and were granted initial accreditation by the CAAHEP.


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10/25/2023
OTC Culinary Art Students Preparing Pear Tartlettes

Culinary Arts Prepares food for Lift As You Grow Community Event

OTC’s Culinary Arts Program recently partnered with Lift As You Grow for the organization’s annual Farm to Table dinner.


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10/23/2023
Ogeechee Technnical College & J. David Russell Golf Tournament 2023 first-place net total winners

25 Teams Compete in Annual Golf Tournament to Raise Funds for Adult Literacy

25 teams recently competed in the annual J. David Russell Memorial Golf Tournament at Forest Heights Country Club in Statesboro to raise funds for Adult Education and Adult Literacy at OTC...


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10/11/2023

Gov. Kemp Announces Georgia Match Direct College Admissions Initiative

Gov. Kemp Announces Georgia Match Direct College Admissions Initiative


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09/28/2023
Students from Leopold-Hoesch Berufskolleg, a vocational college in Dortmund, Germany are working and

OTC Hosts German Students for Study Abroad Program

Five students from Leopold-Hoesch Berufskolleg, a vocational college in Dortmund, Germany are working and learning in Statesboro as part of an exchange program with Ogeechee Technical College...


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09/27/2023
2023 Ogeechee Technical College Scholarship Recipients

Eighty-Eight Scholarship Recipients Awarded at Annual Banquet

The Ogeechee Technical College Foundation recently held its annual scholarship dinner in the Oak Room of the Jack Hill Building at the College.


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09/19/2023
New Local Board Members for Ogeechee Technical College, 2023.

OTC Appoints 5 New Members to Local Board of Directors

Ogeechee Technical College announced the appointment of Mac Edwards, Teresa Phillips, Brannen Smith, Melissa White, and Christina Young to its Local Board of Directors, all of whom were sworn in...


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09/11/2023

OTC Presidential Board Room Named After Tommy David

Former TCSG State Board Representative and Statesboro resident, Tommy David, was honored for his 29 years of service by the renaming of the President’s Board Room to the “F. Thomas David Board Room,”


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09/06/2023

Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, Georgia Southern University and Ogeechee Technical College Forge Transformative Partnership

HMGMA, GS and OTC are signing a formal agreement to work together in addressing regional workforce needs while advancing academic excellence and technological innovation.


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08/22/2023
OTC DMS/Echocardiography student practing an ultra sound

DMS & Echocardiography Programs Granted Continuing Accreditation.

OTC's Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Echocardiography programs were found to be in compliance with accreditation Standards and Guidelines and were granted continuing accreditation...


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08/14/2023

Diesel Technology Program Receives $3,500 Grant from the Canoochee EMC Foundation

The Diesel Technology Program at Ogeechee Technical College was recently awarded $3,500 through a grant from the Canoochee EMC Foundation, Inc.


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07/31/2023
Charles Gary Tippins, Sr

Charles Gary Tippins, Sr. Endowed Scholarship to Benefit Agribusiness Students

The OTC Foundation, Inc. acknowledges with gratitude a generous commitment from the family of Anthony Tippins and Charles Tippins, Jr., in the amount of...


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07/27/2023
OTC nursing student practicing on SimBaby, a tetherless pediatric simulator.

OTC Awarded $159,200 Nursing Education Program Expansion Grant

Ogeechee Technical College was recently awarded a $159,200 Nursing Education Program Expansion Grant by The Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce.


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07/25/2023
OTC Dental Assisting Students posing for a group photo at the 2023 July Pinning Ceremony

Dental Assisting Program Awards 11 Pins to Graduates

Eleven students in the Dental Assisting program at Ogeechee Technical College received their pins in an annual ceremony.


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07/24/2023
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OTC Students and Staff Serve at Local Soup Kitchen

The Student Leadership Council at Ogeechee Technical College sponsored the Statesboro Soup Kitchen at the First United Methodist Church in Statesboro.


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07/17/2023
OTC Fish and Wildlife student releasing a possum in class.

Warren and Roxella Ball Endow a Fish and Wildlife Management Scholarship at OTC

The OTC Foundation, Inc. acknowledges with gratitude a generous commitment from Warren and Roxella Ball in the amount of $25,000 for “The Ball Family Endowed Fish and Wildlife Scholarship.”


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06/28/2023
Ogeechee Technical College, SkillsUSA Participants and Medal Winners

Students Earn Two Gold and One Silver at National SkillsUSA Competition

Three Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) SkillsUSA teams won medals, two gold and one silver, in Career Pathways (Industrial and Engineering Technology), Cyber Security, and Early Childhood Education


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06/21/2023
Ogeechee Technical College Blood Drive

23 Units of Blood Donated at Campus Blood Drive

The Student Leadership Council at Ogeechee Technical College recently partnered with the American Red Cross of Southeast and Coastal Georgia to hold the second blood drive of 2023.


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06/13/2023
OTC Paramedicine students with Stop the Bleed Kits

OTC Awarded Sixty STOP THE BLEED® Kits

Ogeechee Technical College recently received sixty STOP THE BLEED® kits through a grant awarded by the Georgia Trauma Commission.


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06/05/2023
Ogeechee Technical College State-of-the-Art Industrial Systems & Robotics Training Center

Ogeechee Technical College Announces Development of State-of-the-Art Industrial Systems & Industrial Robotics Training Center

In a move that will continue to transform workforce development in southeast Georgia, Governor Brian Kemp recently approved funding to construct the Georgia Industrial Systems and Industrial Robotics


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06/01/2023
Ogeechee Tech's Nursing Students in Action

George W. Strickland Jr. Foundation Signs Endowment Worth $1.5 Million to fund ASN Program

The George W. Strickland Jr. Foundation and its Board of Directors’ has signed an agreement with the Ogeechee Technical College Foundation to fund an endowment worth $1.5 million.


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05/30/2023
Group photo of OTC students in together in Germany for an exchange program with Leopold-Hoesch Beru.

OTC Students Study Abroad in Germany

Several Ogeechee Technical College students traveled to Germany for three weeks as part of an exchange program with Leopold-Hoesch Berufskolleg, a vocational college in Dortmund.


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05/25/2023
Dr. Charity Ruth Bray, OTC's 2023 Outstanding Alumni Award Winner

Bray Named 2023 Outstanding Alumni

Dr. Charity Ruth Bray, a 2017 graduate of the Paramedicine program at Ogeechee Technical College, was recently named OTC’s 2023 Outstanding Alumni winner.


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05/24/2023
David Rogers, OTC's 2023 Distinguished Alumni

Rogers named 2023 Distinguished Alumni

David Rogers, CEO of Georgia Technologies, was recently named Ogeechee Technical College’s 2023 Distinguished Alumni winner.


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05/18/2023
Michelle Davis, Christy Rikard, Christina Harrell, and President Lori Durden with donation check.

OTC receives $150,000 gift for Student Emergency Funds

The Ogeechee Technical College Foundation, Inc. acknowledges with gratitude a generous commitment from an anonymous donor in the amount of $150,000...


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05/16/2023
Ogeechee Technical College Rad Tech Students before Pinning Ceremony

Eight Radiologic Technology Program Student Receive Pins

Eight Radiologic Technology senior students at Ogeechee Technical College were honored on April 20, 2023 in an annual pinning ceremony held in the Joseph E. Kennedy Auditorium.


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05/15/2023
Ogeechee Technical College's graduating class of 2023

OTC Celebrates 2023 Graduates

Ogeechee Technical College held its annual commencement ceremony at 7:00 p.m. on May 11 in Hanner Fieldhouse on the campus of Georgia Southern University.


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05/15/2023
OTC Vet Tech students posing together before the start of the 2023 Pinning Ceremony

Veterinary Technology Holds Pinning

The Veterinary Technology Program at Ogeechee Technical College held a pinning ceremony on May 4, 2023.


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05/09/2023
Ogeechee Technical College NTHS students in group photo before pinning ceremony

NTHS inducts 39 new members

The National Technical Honor Society at Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) recently hosted its annual induction ceremony.


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05/03/2023
Ogeechee Tech's Adult Ed Program group photo at COAB

Adult Ed Administrators Motivated to “Elevate” at COABE

Administrators in Ogeechee Technical College’s Adult Education program convened with other practitioners in early April for the Coalition on Adult Basic Education’s 2023 National Conference.


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05/03/2023
Ogeechee Technical College Alumni, Bryan Realiza as the 2023 OTC commencement keynote speaker

Realiza to Speak at May Commencement

Ogeechee Technical College alumnus and 2022 Distinguished Alumni winner, Bryan Realiza, will provide the commencement address at OTC’s graduation ceremony.


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05/02/2023
Chris Page and Justin Clenny, Finalists at the TCSG GOAL/Rick Perkins Award Leadership Summit.

GOAL & Rick Perkins Candidates Place as Finalists

Both Chris Page, OTC’s 2023 Rick Perkins Award Winner, and Justin Clenny, OTC’s 2023 GOAL winner, placed as regional finalists in their respective statewide competitions


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04/27/2023
Instructor and Students Learning on Amatrol Equipment

Ogeechee Tech Now An Amatrol Regional Training Center

Amatrol Technology Transfer Institute continues to expand across the United States in 2023


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04/26/2023
Ogeechee on the Go, Ogeechee Technical College

OTC students and staff serve at local soup kitchen

The Student Leadership Council (SLC) at Ogeechee Technical College sponsored the Statesboro Soup Kitchen at the First United Methodist Church in Statesboro.


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04/06/2023
OTC students and alumni at FFT2 Basic Wildland Firefighter training at General Coffee State Park

OTC Students Complete FFT2 Training for Career Readiness

Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) students and alumni improve career readiness by completing FFT2 Basic Wildland Firefighter training at General Coffee State Park in Nichols, Georgia.


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03/22/2023
Ogeechee Technical College raises $1,003,918 to support ongoing needs at OTC.

2023 iGot Campaign Raises Over $1M

In an unprecedented iGot campaign, the Board of Directors of the Ogeechee Technical College Foundation are proud to announce that the 2023 campaign raised $1,003,918 to support ongoing needs at OTC.


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03/21/2023
Dental Assisting student reading to students in Pre-K Classroom

Dental Assisting Student Educate Pre-K Classrooms on Oral Health

In celebration of National Children’s Dental Health Month, students in the Dental Assisting program at Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) visited Pre-K classrooms across the area.


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03/16/2023
Schnee, Real Estate Investor, shares Wisdom with Business Students

Schnee, Real Estate Investor, shares Wisdom with Business Students

Last month, Ogeechee Technical College’s (OTC) Business Management program hosted Marvin Schnee who shared his wealth of wisdom in real estate investing with OTC students.


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03/14/2023
OTC Students posing together for a group photo at the SkillsUSA competition in Atlanta Georgia

Students Earn Three Gold and One Silver at State SkillsUSA Competition

The Ogeechee Technical College SkillsUSA team won three gold medals and a silver medal at the SkillsUSA Georgia State Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta.


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03/02/2023
NTHS Valentine's Day Cards

OTC students deliver cards to Brown's Health & Rehab Center

Students in the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) at Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) recently delivered encouraging Valentine’s Day cards to clients at Browns Health & Rehabilitation Center.


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03/01/2023
Ogeechee Tech students helping at the Soup Kitchen at the First United Methodist Church

OTC students and staff serve at local soup kitchen

The Student Leadership Council at Ogeechee Technical College sponsored the Statesboro Soup Kitchen at the First United Methodist Church.


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03/01/2023
Bill Worthington with 2022 Evans County Conservationist of the Year Award

Worthington awarded Evans County Conservationist of the Year

Bill Worthington, Ogeechee Technical College’s (OTC) Agribusiness Instructor, was named the Evans County 2022 Conservationist of the Year


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02/23/2023
Lindsey Brannen, OTCs 2023 Dinah Culbreath Wayne EAGLE Delegate

Adult Education hosts Send-Off for EAGLE Delegate Lindsey Brannen

Lindsey Brannen, OTCs 2023 Dinah Culbreath Wayne Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) delegate, was honored this morning as she prepares to travel the state leadership conference


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02/23/2023
OTC's Adult Education Team with Synovus Bank accepting Donation Check

Adult Education receives $3,000 donation from Synovus

Ogeechee Technical College’s Adult Education program received a $3,000 corporate donation from Synovus that will support training and education efforts for students in corrections facilities.


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02/22/2023
Ogeechee Technical College Blood Drive, OTC Blood Drive

Goal exceeded at OTC Blood Drive

The Student Leadership Council at Ogeechee Technical College recently partnered with the American Red Cross of Southeast and Coastal Georgia to hold the first blood drive of 2023 on OTC’s campus.


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02/21/2023
Screven County Chamber of Commerce logo

OTC Wins Large Business of the Year at Annual Awards Gala

Ogeechee Technical College was presented with the Large Business of the Year Award at the annual Screven County Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala


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02/16/2023
Justin Goodman Receives OTC's Diamond Award

Goodman Receives OTC’s Diamond Award

The Diamond Award recognizes and honors an exceptional employee who goes the extra mile and exemplifies excellence.


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02/06/2023
Justin Clenny, OTC's 2023 Award Winner Recipient

Clenny named 2023 GOAL Winner

Justin Clenny was named OTC’s 2023 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner.


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02/06/2023
Chris Page, OTC's 2023 Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year Award recipient.

Chris Page named OTC Instructor of the Year

Chris Page, Paramedicine Technology Program Director, was recently named OTC’s 2023 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction recipient.


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02/01/2023
Ogeechee Technical College

President’s List and Honor List for 2022 Fall Semester

The hard work and determination of a number of Ogeechee Technical College students was demonstrated recently as they were named to the College’s President’s List and Honor list for the 2022 Fall Semes


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02/01/2023
Practical Nursing Student

OTC Practical Nursing Program ranked among best in the nation

NurseJournal recently ranked the Ogeechee Technical College Practical Nursing program as being the 4th best value in the country for people seeking an LPN program.


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02/01/2023
Kathrine Bombery

Bombery named Dean for Academic Affairs

Ogeechee Technical College has named Kathleen Bombery the new Dean for Academic Affairs overseeing Health Sciences and Online Learning.


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01/17/2023
Student Arranger Training, Funeral Service Foundation

OTC wins NFDA Student Arranger Training

Ogeechee Technical College was announced as one of the four national winners of the National Funeral Directors Association (NDFA) Student Arranger Training drawing...


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01/11/2023
Ogeechee Technical College's Out to Conquer Partners with Georgia Esports League

OTC Gaming Club to begin competing in esports with new partnership

Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) and Skillshot Media (Skillshot) have signed a new agreement toward a shared goal to support an esports program at OTC that will field a team in at least one of the gam


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12/22/2022
OTC Instructors posing togethr for Masters of Teaching event

OTC Develops Instructors through Teaching 101 and Masters of Teaching

The Teaching 101 program helps new and veteran teachers develop their instructional skills while the Masters of Teaching program honors excellence in instruction.


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12/22/2022
Ogeechee on the Go, Ogeechee Technical College

Students, Faculty, and Staff give back during local food drive

Students, faculty, and staff at Ogeechee Technical College participated in a food drive to support individuals and families of the Statesboro community during the holiday season.


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12/20/2022
OTC Dental Assissting students posing together at Gift of Dentistry

Dental Assisting students volunteer at a Gift of Dentistry

Earlier this month, Dental Assisting students from Ogeechee Technical College volunteered their time and skills to assist with a Gift of Dentistry, a local event that offers free dental care.


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12/08/2022

Durrence, Foss, Hanner, and Holland to OTC Foundation Board

Ogeechee Technical College Foundation announces the appointment of Holly Durrence, Jenny Foss, Joel Hanner, and Diane Holland to local board of trustees.


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  • Board
11/28/2022

Tina Scott nominated for Adult Education Teacher of the Year

Scott, a resident of Sylvania, has been teaching Adult Education for 25 years and has seen hundreds of students obtain a High School Equivalency, many have entered the workforce or gone on to pursue h


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11/22/2022

Statesboro Magazine Recently Featured OTC Board of Trustees

The TCFA Role Model Foundation Board Certification is an honor bestowed on the TCSG foundations that engage in best practices in nonprofit governance.


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11/16/2022

Ogeechee Technical College offering Georgia Film Academy courses this spring

Students who enroll in the post-production course will have the opportunity to take the class online. This course is the first step in beginning a career in Georgia’s Entertainment Arts industry.


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  • Film & Television
  • Online
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11/10/2022

22 Teams Compete in Annual Golf Tournament to Raise Funds for Adult Literacy

The tournament consisted of a pool of 22 teams that all competed to raise money for the College’s adult literacy programs in Bulloch, Evans, and Screven counties.


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  • Adult Education
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11/09/2022

Ogeechee on the Go – 19 Units collected at Red Cross Blood Drive

Since June of 2012 OTC has held 49 blood drives and has collected 1,622 units of blood.


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11/08/2022

Open House Caps National Veterinary Technician Week at OTC

Ogeechee Technical College’s Veterinary Technician program hosted an Open House event on Thursday, October 20 to celebrate National Veterinary Technicians Week.


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11/07/2022

OTC Wins Best Instructor and Best Driving School for Third Consecutive Year

Ogeechee Technical College was voted as having the “Best Instructor,” Yvonne Jenkins, and “Best Driving School” by the readers of the Statesboro Herald for the 2022 Best of the Boro contest.


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10/31/2022

Ogeechee Tech to Hold Open House November 5

Ogeechee Technical College will host an Open House on Saturday, November 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Jack Hill Building at OTC in Statesboro.


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10/10/2022
Left to Right: Michele Rupar- Smith, Michelle Davis, Tracy Joiner, and Mark Anderson.

OTC Hosts Guest Speaker and Announces Funeral Services Education Endowment

Martha Thayer, former program chair of the Mortuary Science Dept. at Arapahoe Community College, shared her experience serving a perpetrator’s family following a mass killing event.


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10/04/2022
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Ogeechee on the Go – 29 Units collected at Red Cross Blood Drive

Since June of 2012 OTC has held 48 blood drives and has collected 1,603 units of blood from 1,885 donors.


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10/04/2022
2022 Foundation Scholarship Award Receipients Group Photo

Eighty-Three Scholarship Recipients Awarded at Annual Banquet

The 83 awards recognized at the banquet are the most since the college was founded in 1986.


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09/14/2022

Huldah C. Mingledorff Screven County Bridge Fund

The fund will provide scholarships to help offset costs associated with financial hardships to current Screven County students nearing the end of their academic program.


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09/06/2022
Electric Car Charger

New Electric Vehicle Chargers Available to the Public

Ogeechee Technical College recently installed eight electric vehicle charging stations on their campus in Statesboro that are available to the public.


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08/25/2022

The Honorable Jan B. Tankersley Endowed Nursing Scholarship

The OTC Foundation receives its first fully endowed nursing scholarship.


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08/10/2022
Industrial Maintenance

Ogeechee Technical College was recently highlighted as the feature story in TCSG’s Talent Pipeline magazine.

Ogeechee Technical College was recently highlighted as the feature story in TCSG’s inaugural issue of Talent Pipeline magazine.


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08/01/2022
Practical Nursing

21 Students Receive Practical Nursing Pins

21 students in the Practical Nursing program at Ogeechee Technical College received their pins in an annual pinning ceremony on Monday, July 26th.


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07/26/2022
Dental Assisting

Dental Assisting program awards 14 pins to graduates

Fourteen students in the Dental Assisting program at Ogeechee Technical College received their pins in an annual ceremony on Thursday, July 21st.


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07/19/2022
FITLIFE

F.I.T.L.I.F.E at OTC is About More Than Exercise

Yesterday, FITLIFE co-chairs Beckie Snyder and Tonya Collins made and served nearly 50 smoothies to OTC faculty and staff in the JEK lobby.


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07/12/2022
OTC Financial Literacy Workshop

OTC Students learn life skills at financial literacy workshop

On Monday, June 27, Student Support Services at Ogeechee Technical College held a Financial Literacy Workshop for OTC students.


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07/11/2022
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Ogeechee on the Go – Another Successful Red Cross Blood Drive

The Student Veterans Association (SVA) at Ogeechee Technical College partnered with the American Red Cross of Southeast and Coastal Georgia to hold the second blood drive of 2022 on OTC’s campus.


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06/21/2022
Computer Information Systems

Hand partners with Doty Wealth Management for Cybersecurity Training

Terry Hand, a CIS Instructor at OTC, partnered with the Doty Wealth Management Team of Wells Fargo Advisors to do cybersecurity training as part of their monthly lunch and learn.


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06/13/2022
Youth Career Camp

OTC Hosts Visitors from Youth Career Camp

Ogeechee Technical College hosted a group of students on campus last week as part of the Youth Career Commission Inc.’s annual Youth Career Camp.


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06/06/2022
Safe Space

Safe Space

Recently, the Campus Pride organization conducted a Safe Space Train the Trainer Program with 12 employees from Ogeechee Technical College here in Statesboro. 


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05/26/2022
EAGLE Delegate Finalist

Anonymous Donor gifts OTC EAGLE Delegate

Anonymous donor gifts Ogeechee Technical College Dinah Culbreath Wayne EAGLE state finalist, Chrisanctus “Chris” Igwe, with $1,000 and a congratulatory certificate.


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05/18/2022
OTC Alumni Award Winner

Wamba named 2022 Outstanding Alumni

Jason Wamba, a 2015 graduate of the Agribusiness program at Ogeechee Technical College, was recently named OTC’s 2022 Outstanding Alumni winner.


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05/18/2022
OTC Alumni Award Winner

Realiza named 2022 Distinguished Alumni

Bryan Realiza, Manager of the Centers of Excellence Accreditation at East Georgia Regional Medical Center (EGRMC), was recently named Ogeechee Technical College’s 2022 Distinguished Alumni winner.


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05/16/2022
2022 OTC Graduation

OTC Holds 2022 Commencement

Ogeechee Technical College held its annual commencement ceremony at 7:00 p.m. on May 12 in Hanner Fieldhouse on the campus of Georgia Southern University


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05/16/2022
Veterinary Tech Program

Veterinary Technology Holds 2022 Pinning

The Veterinary Technology Program at Ogeechee Technical College held a pinning ceremony on April 28, 2022, in the auditorium of the Joseph E. Kennedy Building.


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05/10/2022
Graduation speaker

Bob Mackey to address graduates at OTC commencement

Athens Technical College GED graduate and inventor of the Yono Clip, Bob Mackey, will provide the commencement address at Ogeechee Technical College’s graduation ceremony slated for May 12, 2022.


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05/09/2022
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OTC students and staff serve at local soup kitchen

On Saturday, April 16, 2022, Ogeechee Technical College sponsored the Statesboro Soup Kitchen at the First United Methodist Church in Statesboro.


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05/05/2022
OTC Nursing Programs

OTC adds Nurse Aide Accelerated Technical Certificate

Beginning this summer, OTC will offer a Nurse Aide Accelerated Technical Certificate that will prepare students, in just 8 weeks, to apply and sit for the State Nurse Aide Certification Exam.


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05/04/2022
Student Support Services

Lunch & Learn Guests Share Experiences with Nontraditional Students

OTC Student Support Services recently invited guest speakers on campus to a Lunch & Learn for non-traditional students to share their experiences working in a non-traditional career field.


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05/03/2022
OTC Radiologic Technology

Six Radiologic Technology Program Students Receive Pins

Six Radiologic Technology senior students at Ogeechee Technical College were honored on April 21, 2022 in an annual pinning ceremony held in the Joseph E. Kennedy Auditorium.


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05/02/2022
Guest speaker with Logistic and Business students

Logistics and Business Students Hear from Local Experts

Jennifer Evans, Transportation Manager with Dot Foods, and Michael Summers, CEO of Summertime Enterprises Inc., recently visited OTC Business and Logistics students.


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04/28/2022
Christy Rikard 20 under 40

Christy Rikard Featured in 20 Under 40

20 Under 40 honors a group of outstanding professionals under the age of 40 who excel in their industry, are company leaders, and are good community citizens.


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04/20/2022
NTHS 11 New Members Posing

NTHS inducts 11 new members

The National Technical Honor Society at Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) recently hosted its annual spring induction ceremony in the Joseph E. Kennedy auditorium at the College.


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04/19/2022
Student Day at MODEX 2022

Logistics Students Attend MODEX Expo in Atlanta

Five students from Ogeechee Technical College’s Logistics Management program traveled to Atlanta to attend Student Day at the MODEX 2022 expo in early April.


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04/18/2022
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Nurse Reentry Program

Nurse Reentry Program FAQs - The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) & Georgia Board of Nursing (GBON), developed two pathways to reenter the high-demand field of nursing in Georgia


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04/06/2022
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Substance Abuse

Start Your Recovery Substance Abuse and Support, is an important resource for young adults who may be struggling with substance misuse.


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04/06/2022
Medical Assisting

Medical Assisting Program at OTC Ranked #3 in State

The Medical Assisting Program at Ogeechee Technical College has been ranked third out of 41 schools that offer Medical Assisting Programs in the state of Georgia for 2022 by MedicalAssistantAdvice.com


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04/05/2022
Funeral Care Live Work

OTC Students Get Unique Opportunity through Live Work Projects

Funeral Service Education Program students at Ogeechee Technical College develop technical skills and professional courtesy through Instructional Live Work Projects in the classroom.


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04/04/2022
Career Fair Flyer

Career Fair at OTC open to the public and expecting over 50 employers

Over 50 employers have registered to attend the Ogeechee Technical College Career Fair on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Jack Hill Building.


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03/31/2022
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Middle Georgia State University & Ogeechee Technical College sign agreement to benefit students pursuing an IT Degree

Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) and Middle Georgia State University (MGA) have signed an agreement to create seamless transitions for students pursuing a career in Information Technology.


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03/30/2022
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Georgia Film Academy

Ogeechee Technical College is a member of the Georgia Film Consortium (GFC). The Georgia Film Academy (GFA) supports the GFC.


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03/28/2022
Opticianry Student

Opticianry AAS Degree to offer Online Options this Fall

Beginning Fall 2022, OTC will begin offering online options in its Opticianry Associate of Applied Science Degree to those who have an approved mentor and access to an optical facility.


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03/22/2022
iGOT Campaign Donation Reveal

2022 iGot Campaign raises $616,430

The Board of Directors of the Ogeechee Technical College Foundation are proud to announce that the 2022 iGot campaign raised $616,430 to support ongoing needs at Ogeechee Technical College.


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03/09/2022
Chris Igwe EAGLE Delegate Morning Send off

OTC hosts Send-Off for EAGLE Delegate Chris Igwe

Chrisanctus “Chris” Igwe, Ogeechee Technical College’s 2022 Dinah Culbreath Wayne Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE)delegate, honored by friends, family, OTC faculty and staff.


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03/02/2022
OTC Medal Earners at State SkillsUSA Conference

OTC Students Earn Medals at State SkillsUSA Conference

The Ogeechee Technical College SkillsUSA team brought home two medals from the SkillsUSA Georgia State Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, February 24 - 26.


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03/01/2022
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Ogeechee on the Go – 23 Units collected at Red Cross Blood Drive

National Technical Honor Society and Phi Beta Lambda at Ogeechee Technical College partnered with the American Red Cross of Southeast and Coastal Georgia for first blood drive of 2022 on OTC’s campus.


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02/21/2022
OTC Students Aid Local Soup Kitchen

OTC Students Coordinate Service with Local Soup Kitchen

On Saturday, February 17, 2022, the Student Leadership Council (SLC) of Ogeechee Technical College sponsored the Statesboro Soup Kitchen at the First United Methodist Church in Statesboro.


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02/14/2022
Mayor Jonathan McCollar

Mayor McCollar visits OTC for Black History Month

Ogeechee Technical College recently invited Statesboro Mayor, Jonathan McCollar, to campus on February 8 at 3:00 p.m., to speak with faculty, staff, and students in honor of Black History Month.


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02/14/2022
Ann Hester 2022 GOAL Winner

Hester named 2022 GOAL Winner

Ann Hester, a 2005 Ogeechee Technical College graduate and returning student, was named OTC’s 2022 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner during a reception on January 28.


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02/01/2022
Ann Hester 2022 GOAL Award Winner

OTC's 2022 GOAL Winner, Ann Hester, featured in Statesboro Herald

Ann Hester with Business Technology Instructor, Michael Twisdale, after being named as the 2022 GOAL Winner.


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01/27/2022
Kathryn Finch Receives Diamond Award

Finch Receives OTC’s Diamond Award

Kathryn Finch, Director for Institutional Research and Planning at Ogeechee Technical College, was recently presented the Diamond Award at the annual spring faculty and staff meeting.


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01/25/2022
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Professional Licensure Programs

PROGRAMS LEADING TO PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE


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01/24/2022
Influential Women in Statesboro Magazine

Statesboro Magazine recently highlighted OTC President Lori Durden, and VP for Economic Development, Jan Moore, in a feature titled “The Most Influential Women”

Featuring the Boldest and Brightest Business Owners and Managers Currently Shaping the Future as Industry Leaders. Statesboro Magazine is recognizing the area’s top women professionals of 2022


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01/20/2022
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Customized Training

If your business or industry has specific training needs, Ogeechee Technical College will customize programs to meet your needs.


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01/20/2022
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Policies

Payment Policy Course payments must be made at the time of registration. Students will not be enrolled in a course unless payment is received.


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01/20/2022
Ray Delva

Ray Delva Named OTC Instructor of the Year

Ray Delva, English Instructor, was recently named Ogeechee Technical College’s 2022 Rick Perkins Award recipient for Excellence in Technical Instruction.


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01/06/2022
Practical Nursing Pinning Ceremony

New Year, New Accolades for Practical Nursing Pin Recipients

19 students in the Practical Nursing program entered 2022 as Ogeechee Technical College alum having received their pins in an annual pinning ceremony on December 9 in the Joseph E. Kennedy Auditorium.


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12/21/2021

OASIS food pantry supplied over 30 families with meals for the holidays

The Ogeechee Technical College OASIS Food Pantry provided over 30 student families with dinner during the thanksgiving and holiday break this year. In early November, Beckie Snyder, Administrative Assistance to AVPSA, sent out a call to the college...


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12/16/2021

Several Students Celebrated at Pharmacy Technology Ceremony

Ogeechee Technical College awarded eight students with their Pharmacy Technology Program Completion Certificates, and one student with their Pharmacy Technology pin, in an annual pinning ceremony held at 5:30 pm in the Joseph E. Kennedy Auditorium on...


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12/13/2021

10 Students receive pins in Sonography & Echocardiography

Sonography Pin Recipients with Tina Welch, Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound Programs Director/Instructor Echocardiography Pin Recipients Ogeechee Technical College awarded a total of 10 pins, six in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) and four in...


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12/06/2021

Austin, Evans, and Scott appointed to OTC Foundation Board

Ken AustinMarket PresidentQueensborough National Bank Lagina EvansCEOOptim Medical Center John ScottCEO, General ManagerBulloch Solutions Ogeechee Technical College Foundation announces the appointment of Ken Austin, Lagina Evans, and John...


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11/16/2021

Pastor Williams Presents at the last Student Success Speaker Series of the Year

Bulloch and Screven County Correctional facilities participated in the final Adult Education Program Student Success Speaker Series of the year entitled, "A Life of Leadership.”  The guest speaker, Pastor Wayne Williams, has extensive leadership...


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11/11/2021

21 Teams Compete in Annual Golf Tournament to Raise Funds for Adult Literacy

21 teams recently competed in the annual J. David Russell Memorial Golf Tournament at Forest Heights Country Club in Statesboro to raise funds for Adult Education and Adult Literacy at Ogeechee Technical College. “This tournament is critical to our...


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11/03/2021

Kennesaw State & Ogeechee Tech sign agreement to benefit students pursuing degrees in Cybersecurity

Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) and Kennesaw State University (KSU) have signed a new agreement to create seamless transitions for students pursuing a career in Cybersecurity. The agreement is designed to facilitate the transfer of credits earned in...


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11/03/2021

Disability Simulations Highlight OTC National Disability Employment Awareness Month Event

On Thursday, October 28, 2021, Georgia Southern University nursing professors, Dr. Debra Hagerty and Dr. Margaret Mossholder, collaborated with Ogeechee Technical College on its National Disability Employment Awareness Month event put on by Student...


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10/27/2021

OTC Wins Best Instructor and Best Driving School for Consecutive Years

Ogeechee Technical College was voted as having the Best Instructor, Elizabeth Goode, and best Driving School by the readers of the Statesboro Herald for the 2021 Best of the Boro contest.Goode, who has won this award in back-to-back years, has been...


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10/19/2021

Professional Judgement/Financial Aid Appeal Process

Use the Professional Judgement (PJ) Advisor portal to expedite the financial aid appeal process. PJ Advisor is an accessible, intuitive tool that will guide you through the process to request a professional judgement/appeal. Note: the deadline for...


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10/14/2021

Fifty-Five Scholarship Recipients Awarded at Annual Banquet

The Ogeechee Technical College Foundation recently held its annual scholarship banquet in the Oak Room of the Jack Hill Building at the College. Fifty-five students were recognized as scholarship recipients. In attendance were benefactors, students,...


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10/13/2021

OTC Honors Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Pink Out

Ogeechee Technical College held a Pink Out Day on Monday, October 11 to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Students, faculty, and staff were encouraged to wear pink and informational materials and promotional items were available. “We...


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10/11/2021

Student Veterans Association

We are a registered chapter of the Student Veterans of America.  Contact Information Jillian Walton Logistics InstructorOffice: Rm 1511Industrial Technology Bldg.912.871.8541jwalton@ogeecheetech.edu Capre Mitchell Echocardiography...


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10/11/2021

OTC Campus Safety deputized by Evans County Sheriff’s Department

At a brief ceremony held in the Joseph E. Kennedy Building at Ogeechee Technical College on Thursday, September 30, Director for Campus Safety, Ryan McNeal, and OTC Officer, Kelli Powers, were sworn in as deputies of the Evans County Sheriff’s...


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09/29/2021

Commissioners, OTC to build new training facility

At their September 21 meeting, the Bulloch County Board of Commissioners approved a request by County Manager Tom Couch to acquire an architect to design a building concept for a new Georgia Industrial Systems & Industrial Robotics Training...


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09/16/2021

Mary Betts Cotten Patriotism Scholarship

Dr. Doyice Cotten has signed an agreement with the Ogeechee Technical College Foundation to create the Mary Betts Cotten Patriotism Scholarship in honor of his late wife


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09/14/2021

OTC's Mary Emma Featured in Statesboro Magazine

When Mary Emma Gainous was an infant, her parents, Matt and Broni Gainous, placed her in the Child Enrichment Center at their place of employment, Ogeechee Technical College (OTC), for daily childcare. As Mary Emma got older, she would ride to work...


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09/14/2021

Campus Safety receives training for treating Opioid overdose

Ogeechee Technical College Director for Campus Safety, Ryan McNeal, expands campus safety services by participating in State Opioid Adapted Response (SOAR) Training last month. According to a statement released by the Georgia Public Safety Training...


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09/02/2021

Joseph E. and Lalah Kennedy Endowment Established

The family of Joseph E. and Lalah Kennedy have signed an agreement with the Ogeechee Technical College Foundation to create the Joseph E. and Lalah Kennedy Endowed Scholarship.


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08/31/2021

Form Test

Want to know more about our Adult Education program? Let us know by filling out this quick form.  ...


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08/26/2021

Gift of Laptop to Deserving Ogeechee Technical College Student

   Michelle Valerie clutches the box holding her new Dell computer, after receiving it from CM City.  Pictured, left to right, Adrian Yother (CM City District Manager), Mitchell Hayes (local CM City owner), Cassia Moore (local CM...


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08/19/2021

Career Opportunities and Community Connections

 Ogeechee Technical College’s Adult Education Program continued its Student Success Speaker Series into the new school year with, “Career Opportunities and Community Connections”.  Current and future students housed at Bulloch and Screven County...


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08/16/2021

11 Students Awarded at Surgical Technology Pinning

Ogeechee Technical College awarded 11 pins to Surgical Technology students in an annual pinning ceremony held at 4:00 pm in the Joseph E. Kennedy Auditorium on August 10.  Sarah Myers, a former graduate of OTC’s Surgical Technology program, was...


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08/12/2021

OTC appoints Pennington and Summers to Local Board of Directors

    Stephen PenningtonCEO, East Georgia Regional Medical Center Micheal SummersCEO/Owner Summertime Enterprises, Inc. Ogeechee Technical College announces the appointment of Stephen Pennington and Micheal Summers to its local board of...


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08/11/2021

OTC provides EMR Certificate to help ambulance drivers meet state requirements

Ogeechee Technical College’s Emergency Medical Responder Certificate will help current and prospective responders meet minimum requirements to retain or obtain their licenses. “Beginning October 28th, there is a new minimum standard for responders...


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08/05/2021

Caleb Mills selected as OTC's 2021 Outstanding Alumni Award Recipient

Caleb Mills, a 2017 graduate of the Fish and Wildlife Management program at Ogeechee Technical College, was recently named OTC’s 2021 Outstanding Alumni winner.


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08/05/2021

Evangeline Huff named 2021 Distinguished Alumni

Evangeline Huff, founder and owner of Beautiful Fruition Salon & Barbershop in Statesboro, was recently named Ogeechee Technical College’s 2021 Distinguished Alumni winner.


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08/04/2021

OTC to launch new Manufacturing Engineering Technology program this fall

August 23 will mark the first day of classes for the new Manufacturing Engineering Technology program at Ogeechee Technical College. The new program offers a degree, a diploma, and two certificate options for completion.  “Our Manufacturing...


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08/03/2021

Dental Assisting program awards 6 pins to graduates

Six students in the Dental Assisting program at Ogeechee Technical College received their pins in an annual pinning ceremony held at 6:00 pm in the Joseph E. Kennedy Auditorium on July 22. Yvonne Jenkins, OTC’s Dental Assisting program director,...


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07/29/2021

Practical Nursing Program Holds Summer 2021 Pinning Ceremony

On Thursday, 20 students in the Practical Nursing program at Ogeechee Technical College received their pins in an annual pinning ceremony held at 11:00 a.m. in the Joseph E. Kennedy Auditorium.


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07/22/2021

Opticianry program partnership brings free Vision Clinic to campus

The Opticianry program at Ogeechee Technical College is partnering with the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation to provide a free Vision Clinic on OTC’s campus on July 27. Dr. Ryan Piche, O.D. from Georgia Eye Institute in Glennville, Georgia will be...


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07/13/2021

17 students graduate from Manufacture Ready program in Screven County

The Division of Economic Development at Ogeechee Technical College recently graduated 17 students in its first Manufacture Ready cohort in Screven County. Manufacture Ready is a three-week program geared toward graduating high school seniors who have...


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07/01/2021

Fish & Wildlife Students a Valuable Asset to Ogeechee Riverkeeper

Ogeechee Technical College Fish & Wildlife Management students, Naomi Harmon and Shawn Crampes, are gaining valuable experience while serving a summer internship with the Ogeechee Riverkeeper (OKR). “Ogeechee Riverkeeper staff have been thrilled...


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06/29/2021

FAFSA Workshops

2021-2022 FAFSA Workshops Dates and times are listed below:   July 14 | 3:00-3:30 p.m. | Online July 19 | 4:00-5:00 p.m. | Success Lab - JEKB, Room 184 July 21 | 3:00-3:30 p.m. | Online July 26 | 4:00-5:00 p.m. | Success Lab - JEKB, Room 184 July 28...


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06/16/2021

“From Inmate to Inspiration” Mr. Terry Lamonte

Statesboro native, business owner, and Ogeechee Technical College graduate, Terry Lamonte, recently shared with inmates at the Bulloch County and Screven County Correctional Facilities his story of honing his passion for barbering while being...


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06/10/2021

OTC Live - While You Wait


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06/10/2021

Intubation the focus for paramedic students in trauma lab

On May 27, Ogeechee Technical College Paramedicine Technology students trained on cadavers as part of the Emergency Care Trauma Skills held in the Jack Hill building at OTC. Hosted by the Georgia EMS Association and the Georgia Trauma Commission, the...


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06/09/2021

Ogeechee Tech is 2021 Fix Your Content Day Winner

Ogeechee Technical College emerged at the end of May as the 2021 Fix Your Content Day Challenge global champion. Every year, the global accessibility community sets aside the third Thursday of May for Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). The...


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06/01/2021

NTHS donates self-care items to Brown’s Health & Rehab

 Members of the Ogeechee Technical College National Technical Honor’s Society (NTHS) donated a large collection of items to Brown’s Health & Rehabilitation Center in Statesboro last month. “Each semester the members of NTHS sponsor and...


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05/26/2021

DeLoach Selected as Runner Up in State Competition

Miranda DeLoach is pictured here with nominating instructor, Bryan Richard. Miranda DeLoach, Ogeechee Technical College’s 2021 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner, was awarded as 1st runner up in the state competition that...


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05/25/2021

Casey Corbett selected as state 2021 Rick Perkins award winner

Casey Corbett, Ogeechee Technical College’s 2021 Rick Perkins Award winner, was recognized today as the top technical college instructor in the state of Georgia.  “I’m among the best instructors in the world here in TCSG,” said Corbett. “I want to...


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05/24/2021

Ogeechee Technical College now a training provider for Amazon's MRA Program

Ogeechee Technical College is one of only five colleges in the country that has been selected as a training provider for Amazon’s Mechatronics and Robotics Apprenticeship (MRA) Program. This program, which is registered with the U.S. Department of...


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05/20/2021

Post-Semester Boot Camps Popular with CIS and Cybersecurity Students

For over a decade, students involved in Ogeechee Technical College Computer Information Systems (CIS) and Cybersecurity programs have been attending boot camps between semester breaks to gain additional training. “If the students are willing to use...


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05/20/2021

Instructors and experience the difference for Opticianry students

Quality instruction, hands-on experience, and connections to professionals in the workplace make Ogeechee Technical College’s Opticianry program a top choice for students in the area.  Last month, Deborah DeLoach, OTC’s Opticianry Program director,...


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05/13/2021

NTHS inducts twenty-nine new members

The National Technical Honor Society at Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) recently hosted its annual spring induction ceremony in the Joseph E. Kennedy auditorium at the College. Twenty-nine new members who achieved and maintained at least a 3.5 grade...


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05/12/2021

Alvie Coes to address graduates at OTC commencement

Ogeechee Technical College alumnus, Alvie Coes, will provide the commencement address at OTC’s graduation ceremony slated for May 13 at 7:00 pm at the Statesboro High Auditorium. Coes is a proud alumni of OTC where he graduated with an associate’s...


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05/06/2021

OTC is biggest sources of skilled volunteers for local Habitat build

 OTC Construction Management Technology students are partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Bulloch County to build a home in downtown Statesboro. “It has been really great to work with local partners on this building project,” said Jeffry Roberson,...


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05/04/2021

Rad Tech Pinning ceremony, a family celebration

Eleven students in the Radiologic Technology program at Ogeechee Technical College received their pins in an annual pinning ceremony held at 5:00 pm on April 22 in the Joseph E. Kennedy Auditorium. A highlight of the night was watching Michelle...


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05/03/2021

Smithey takes first place in Georgia State Leadership Conference Microeconomics competition

Dillon Smithey, an active member of Ogeechee Technical College’s Local Chapter of Phi Beta Lambda (PBL), placed first in the Microeconomics Objective Testing competition held at the Georgia State Leadership Conference April 9-10, 2021.  At this...


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04/30/2021

Building Naming Ceremony Celebrates Late Senator Jack Hill’s Legacy

On April 29, Ogeechee Technical College renamed its Natural Resources Building after the late Georgia Senator Jack Hill in front of a large gathering of students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends and family. The ceremony began with a welcome from Matt...


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04/27/2021

OTC volunteers serve 302 people at local soup kitchen

On Saturday, April 17, the Student Leadership Council (SLC) of Ogeechee Technical College sponsored the Statesboro Soup Kitchen at the First United Methodist Church in Statesboro. The participants arrived and began preparing food at 9:00 a.m. and...


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04/27/2021

OTC’s Adult Education program launches speaker series in local correctional facilities

Guest speaker, Mr. Alima Mims, kicks off a newly launched “Student Success Speaker Series” for the Bulloch and Screven County Correctional Facilities sponsored by the Ogeechee Technical College Adult Education Program. Samantha Smith, Dean for Adult...


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04/22/2021

Grandkids College

Grandkids College brings together the young and young-at-heart for a half-day summer camp that forges connections between generations, helps children learn about potential careers, and raises awareness of the programs offered at Ogeechee Technical...


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04/22/2021

Grandkids College (2)

Grandkids College brings together the young and young-at-heart for a half-day summer camp that forges connections between generations, helps children learn about potential careers, and raises awareness of the programs offered at Ogeechee Technical...


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04/22/2021

OTC students participate in pre-Earth Day campus clean-up

In anticipation of Earth Day on April 22, students in the Fish and Wildlife Management program at Ogeechee Tech spent time picking up trash and debris in and around the OTC Statesboro campus.  Casey Corbett, Fish and Wildlife Instructor and OTC’s...


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04/15/2021

City of Statesboro to offer summer internships for local college students

The city of Statesboro has partnered with local colleges to provide summer internships for undergraduate and graduate students. Statesboro officials say the program will offer at least six positions in all professional areas to students at Georgia...


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04/12/2021

Creative Expansion of Career Fair a Success

Local employers build relationships with OTC students over a week-long career fair held during April 5-7 at Ogeechee Technical College. Cindy Phillips, OTC Director for Career Placement and Student Support Services, explained that due to social...


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04/06/2021

Over 60 doses administered at Ogeechee Tech COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

Over 60 Ogeechee Tech faculty, staff, students, and family members received COVID-19 vaccinations today during a college sponsored clinic in the Oak Room at the Natural Resources Building on campus. “Conversations about hosting an on-site internal...


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04/06/2021

Ogeechee Tech Employees “Wear a Pair” for the Teal House

Last week, Ogeechee Technical College employees participated in “Wear a Pair for the Teal House” where they wore red high heels in support of the international Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event being held today at Georgia Southern. Among the...


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03/30/2021

Ogeechee Technical College Announces More Online Course Offerings through Statewide eCampus Platform

Ogeechee Technical College is providing students access to more online courses through a statewide platform called “eCampus”. This Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) initiative provides students the ability to enroll in online courses offered...


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03/24/2021

$560,350 raised during 2021 iGot Campaign

Pictured from Left to Right: Lori Durden, Matt Sawhill, Adam Kennedy, Fred Hill, Tommy David, Warren Ball, and Michelle Davis The Board of Directors of the Ogeechee Technical College Foundation are proud to announce that the iGot 2021 campaign...


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03/11/2021

OTC Donates $75,000 To Evans Regional College And Career Academy

Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) President Lori Durden presented a $75,000 check for an implementation grant to Evans Region College and Career Academy (ERCCA) last week. ERCCA Chief Executive Officer Holly Durrence and Board Chairman Rosalind Ivey...


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03/11/2021

Miranda DeLoach’s love of cooking leads to Ogeechee Tech’s GOAL

Before being announced as Ogeechee Technical College’s 2021 GOAL winner, Miranda DeLoach told people attending the ceremony Wednesday evening how memories from childhood led her to become an OTC Culinary Arts student. DeLoach previously started her...


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03/10/2021

eCampus

Beginning SUMMER 2021, Ogeechee Technical College will offer more online courses through a new platform called “eCampus.” The eCampus platform allows students from across Georgia to enroll in online courses offered by any Technical College System of...


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03/09/2021

The family of Jack and Ruth Ann Hill endow Ogeechee Technical College Scholarship

The family of Jack and Ruth Ann Hill have signed an agreement with the Ogeechee Technical College Foundation to create the “Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Scholarship” fund.


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03/01/2021

Ogeechee On The Go – 22 Units collected at Red Cross Blood Drive

Phi Beta Lambda at Ogeechee Technical College recently partnered with the American Red Cross of Southeast and Coastal Georgia to hold a blood drive at the College.  The Red Cross mobile unit was parked outside of the Health Science North building...


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02/24/2021

Manufacturing Engineering Technology

  Pathways & Industry Incentives Program Flyer   Visit the Online Catalog & Handbook for more information         Programs of Study Manufacturing Engineering Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree Manufacturing...


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02/08/2021

Practical Nursing Students Administer COVID-19 Vaccines

Students in the Practical Nursing Program at Ogeechee Technical College are assisting the Coastal Health District by administering flu shots to school aged children and COVID-19 vaccines to adults in Effingham County. Each year Ogeechee Tech students...


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02/04/2021

Student Participation Incentive Program

  Visit our Campus Calendar to see upcoming events.       Get Involved at OTC! Whether you are on campus or online, you can participate in student activities, workshops, seminars, quizzes, tutoring, and more.As an incentive, we are giving away...


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02/02/2021

Felicia Barefoot Receives OTC’s Diamond Award

Felicia Barefoot, Nurse Aide Program Director and Exposure Control Coordinator at Ogeechee Tech, was recently presented the Diamond Award at the annual spring faculty and staff meeting. “I am so grateful for those who nominated me for this award and...


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02/01/2021

Casey Corbett Named Instructor of the Year

Casey Corbett, Fish and Wildlife Management Instructor, was recently named Ogeechee Technical College’s 2021 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction recipient at the annual Spring Faculty & Staff Meeting. “I work at a college...


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01/28/2021

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01/26/2021

Classroom preparation helps Echo grads find success after graduation

High placement rates in the Echocardiography program at Ogeechee Technical College are due in part to a recently acquired cardiac ultrasound simulator that allows students to work and assess real world scenarios in the classroom. “Our new CAE Vimedix...


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01/20/2021

Intelligent.com ranks OTC Accounting Program among best in nation

Ogeechee Technical College Ranks Among The Top Accounting Programs in the U.S.   Two higher education guides, Intelligent.com and BestValueSchools.org, rank Ogeechee Tech's Accounting program among the best in the nation. According to...


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01/15/2021

OTC Recognized in 2021 Workforce Development Guide

Ogeechee Technical College spearheads innovative full access program for local manufacturing workforce. Manufacturing is, understandably, the backbone of economic development. Touching each industry in unique ways, manufacturers across the country...


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01/13/2021

TEAS Testing

The TEAS exam is a standardized test used by Ogeechee Tech to evaluate nursing candidates for potential admission into the nursing program. The TEAS exam is intended to gauge a student's achievement in nursing school. The TEAS test covers reading,...


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01/06/2021

OTC Presented CPN Seal of Prevention by EVERFI

Ogeechee Technical College has been named a recipient of the Campus Prevention Network (CPN) Seal of Prevention. Presented by EVERFI and Parchment, the CPN Seal of Prevention is awarded to institutions of higher education that have demonstrated a...


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01/04/2021

OTC Pilots New Microsoft Cloud Certification

Ogeechee Technical College hosted ten hand-selected individuals to pilot a program geared toward attaining a Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification. Working closely with Microsoft and the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), OTC instructor...


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01/04/2021

Fish & Wildlife Management Students Build Bat Boxes for Evans County

  Students in the OTC Fish & Wildlife Management Program were featured in the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Fall Volunteer Newsletter for constructing large bat boxes for the Evans Public Fishing Area. “This was an incredible...


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12/15/2020

$900,000 renovation of Ogeechee Tech library is complete

A $900,000 renovation of the Ogeechee Technical College library has significantly increased size and functionality for faculty, staff, and students.  “The students who have had the opportunity to use our newly renovated library have commented on how...


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12/07/2020

$1M renovation leads to new space for Early Childhood Care & Education

The Early Childhood Care and Education program at Ogeechee Technical College now has a larger and better suited workspace as part of a $1 million renovation of the Joseph E. Kennedy Building.  Mungunchavkhdas “Moona” Shurentsetseg is one of the many...


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12/02/2020

12 Pharmacy Technology students receive pins

Twelve students in the Pharmacy Technology program at Ogeechee Technical College received their pins in an annual pinning ceremony held at 5:30 pm on November 12 in the Joseph E. Kennedy Auditorium. The ceremonies keynote speaker was Mrs. Charlotte...


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12/01/2020

OASIS Food Pantry provides 27 families with Thanksgiving Dinner

The Ogeechee Technical College OASIS Food Pantry partnered with the OTC Foundation to provide 27 student families with a Thanksgiving dinner during the holiday break. In early November, Beckie Snyder, Administrative Assistance to AVPSA, sent out a...


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11/24/2020

SLC sponsors second Soup Kitchen

On Saturday, November 14, the Student Leadership Council (SLC) of Ogeechee Technical College sponsored the Statesboro Soup Kitchen at the First United Methodist Church in Statesboro. The participants arrived and began preparing food at 9:00 a.m. and...


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11/24/2020

FANUC Training

OTC FANUC Authorized Satelite Training (FAST) Site Send your employees to Ogeechee Technical College in Statesboro, Georgia to be trained in our cutting-edge FANUC Robotics Lab where robots and instruction meet. Attention: If you are not an employer...


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11/17/2020

Practical Nursing Program Honors 21 Graduates at Pinning Ceremony

21 students in the Practical Nursing program at Ogeechee Technical College received their pins in an annual pinning ceremony held at 3:00 pm on November 11 in the Joseph E. Kennedy Auditorium. During the ceremony, Jacqulyn Williams, a December 2020...


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11/16/2020

OTC Launches Manufacture Ready in Screven County

The Department of Continuing Education at Ogeechee Technical College is set to train the first cohort of Manufacture Ready students in Screven County in May of 2021. Manufacture Ready is a three-week program geared toward graduating high school...


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11/16/2020

HiSET Exam

Beginning October 2020, Georgia now offers both the HiSET® exam and GED test to qualifying individuals. Both tests allow you to earn your high school equivalency credential. The HiSET® exam is one of three tests (GED, HiSET, and TASC) U.S. states and...


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11/16/2020

High School Equivalency

The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) now offers multiple options for achieving your high school equivalency. Two computer-based testing (CBT) pathways are available through testing centers or proctored at home: the GED® test or the HiSET®...


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11/12/2020

OTC and Rockin' Out Alzheimer's Disease Foundation partner to provide scholarships

Ogeechee Technical College and Rockin’ Out Alzheimer’s Disease (ROAD) Foundation partner to provide scholarships to students in the Nurse Aide Certificate Program at OTC to assist with tuition, books, and other academic materials. Chandler Dennard,...


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11/12/2020

OTC now an official FAST training site for FANUC America

Ogeechee Technical College is now poised to bring state-of-the-art robotics training to Southeast Georgia. The college was recently certified by FANUC America Corporation, the world leader in industrial robotics, as a FANUC Authorized Satellite...


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11/11/2020

Pinning Ceremony Live

 Join us here for the following pinning ceremonies:  Practical Nursing Pinning | November 11 - 3:00 p.m. (Watch this event here.) Pharmacy Technology Pinning | November 12 - 5:30 p.m. (Watch this event here.) NTHS Pinning | November 16 - 6:00...


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10/29/2020

Ogeechee On the Go - Blood Drive

Phi Beta Lambda at Ogeechee Technical College partnered with the American Red Cross of Southeast and Coastal Georgia to hold a blood drive at the College on Tuesday, October 27.  The Red Cross mobile unit was parked outside of the Health Science...


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10/29/2020

Instructor and Driving School win Best of the Boro

Ogeechee Technical College was voted as having the Best Instructor, Elizabeth Goode, and best Driving School by the readers of the Statesboro Herald for the 2020 Best of the Boro contest. Goode, who teaches in the Esthetician program, has been an...


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10/28/2020

Rick Perkins winner finishes as finalist

Dr. Amy Dorminey (left) poses with OTC Rick Perkins Award Coordinator Cindy Phillips (right) after award announcements. Dr. Amy Dorminey, Ogeechee Technical College’s 2020 Rick Perkins Award winner, finished as a regional finalist in the state...


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10/28/2020

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10/27/2020

Surgical Technology degree program prepares students for the workforce

  Ogeechee Technical College recently completed phasing out the Surgical Technology diploma program and replacing it with a Surgical Technology Associate of Applied Science degree. The new degree program offering for Surgical Technology has allowed...


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10/27/2020

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10/26/2020

19 teams compete to raise funds for adult literacy at annual golf tournament

The golf tournament winners (gross) from Morris Bank pictured from left to right: Cliff Wildes, Greg Oliff, Bill Blount, and Larry Mays 19 teams recently competed in the annual J. David Russell Memorial Golf Tournament at Forest Heights Country...


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10/20/2020

Comfort Corner Conversations

This is an open support group for students who have experienced anxiety of any kind. Anxiety is normal and it shows up in many different ways - excessive worrying, nervousness,agitation, restlessness, and reduced concentration, just to name a few....


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10/20/2020

OTC Live - The Diamond Experience

  OTC Live is a virtual session hosted by the OTC Student Affairs Team. These sessions will give you a chance to connect and get your questions answered. We also encourage current students who are a part of featured programs to join the conversation...


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10/20/2020

OTC Live - The Diamond Experience (2)

Every Monday at 4:00 p.m. the OTC Team will host this live Blackboard Collaborate session. Whether you need to speak with an advisor, get help with your FAFSA, or inquire about the admissions process, we are here to help.   Can't make it on Mondays?...


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10/13/2020

Competitive Admissions

Competitive Admission Programs: Diagnostic Medical Sonography degree Echocardiography degree Practical Nursing diploma Radiologic Technology degree Acceptance into the college does not guarantee selection into a desired competitive admissions...


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10/13/2020

Competitive Admissions (2)

Competitive Admissions Requirements: Acceptance into the college does not guarantee selection into a desired competitive admission program. For more information on the college admission requirements, click here. To be considered for selection for a...


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10/07/2020

GOAL winner finishes as state finalist

Erica Deaton, Ogeechee Technical College’s 2020 GOAL winner, finished as a regional finalist in the state GOAL competition Tuesday, September 29. “I am honored to have served as Ogeechee Tech’s GOAL representative…,” said Deaton after the state GOAL...


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10/07/2020

Fish & Wildlife Alum shares experience

Charles Austion, a spring 2019 graduate from Ogeechee Tech’s Fish & Wildlife Management program, was invited to OTC as a guest speaker to share with students how earning his degree jumpstarted his career. “After I started working with the...


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10/06/2020

Ogeechee Tech President holds virtual State of the College address

Ogeechee Technical College President, Lori Durden, delivered a virtual State of the College address on Thursday, October 6, 2020 at 4 p.m. “This year’s state of the college will most definitely look a little different,” said Durden in her opening...


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10/06/2020

Manufacture Ready

  Manufacture Ready is an intensive 3 week program that will help prepare  graduating high school seniors for success in the rewarding field of manufacturing.   The Program The program is geared towards students who have little or no manufacturing...


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10/06/2020
09/24/2020

OTC Scholarship Week culminates in virtual celebration

The Ogeechee Technical College Foundation recently concluded a newly revamped scholarship week with the first ever OTC Foundation Virtual Scholarship Celebration. Over 50 students were honored as scholarship recipients this year as a part of the 2020...


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09/22/2020

SLC students sponsor Statesboro Soup Kitchen

On Saturday, September 12, the Student Leadership Council (SLC) of Ogeechee Technical College sponsored the Statesboro Soup Kitchen at the First United Methodist Church in Statesboro. The participants arrived and began preparing food at 9:00 a.m. and...


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09/22/2020

OTC and TCSG partner to meet technology needs of students

Within the last several weeks, Ogeechee Technical College, in partnership with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and the TCSG Foundation, have given away or loaned out dozens of pieces of technological equipment to students to complete...


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09/22/2020

Esthetician Certificate within reach for OTC Student

Amaya Brown, a member of the first ever cohort of REACH Georgia Scholars, has enrolled at Ogeechee Technical College to pursue her Esthetician Certificate. As a Bulloch County REACH Scholar, Brown earned up to $10,000 in scholarship funds that she...


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09/21/2020

Adult Education & Family Literacy week about celebrating resiliency

Ogeechee Technical College celebrates Adult Education & Family Literacy Week, September 20 – 26.  This year, Ogeechee Tech’s recognition of Adult Education & Family Literacy Week is a celebration of the students within each community who have...


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09/21/2020

Grant aims to help technical college students finish school

Grant Aims to Help Technical College Students Finish School By Dal Cannady | September 16, 2020 at 4:18 PM EDT - Updated September 16 at 6:03 PM STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) - Students at technical schools across Georgia who’re struggling to afford it...


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09/14/2020

Full Access Training program a huge success

With the demand for skilled industrial maintenance employees continuing to skyrocket, and the cost for training them continuing to grow, Ogeechee Technical College met the issue head on with an innovative training program that has been a game changer...


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09/09/2020

Air Conditioning Tech program about more than cool air

In Ogeechee Technical College’s Air Conditioning Technology program students learn about more than just how to cool and heat air, they learn about air quality, an important factor in combating a pandemic. “Living in the southeast, we often make air...


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09/09/2020

Ogeechee On the Go - Blood Drive

Ogeechee on the Go The Student Leadership Council at Ogeechee Technical College recently partnered with the American Red Cross of Southeast and Coastal Georgia to hold a blood drive at the College.  The Red Cross mobile unit was parked outside of the...


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09/09/2020

WTOC Skilled to Work: Ogeechee Tech offering classes at night and on weekends

Ogeechee Tech offering classes at night and on weekends By Dal Cannady | September 8, 2020 at 5:07 PM EDT - Updated September 8 at 6:44 PM EVANS COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - Vocational training can help plenty of people move to better careers. But some...


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08/31/2020

Kennedy named as new member of Board of Trustees

  Ogeechee Technical College announces the appointment of Adam Kennedy as a new member of its Foundation Board of Trustees. “The OTC Foundation Board of Trustees is composed of outstanding community leaders in Bulloch, Evans and Screven counties,”...


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08/28/2020

Commercial Truck Driving expands offerings to meet students' needs

This semester, Ogeechee Technical College’s Commercial Truck Driving program began offering weekend courses in Sylvania and day or night courses in Hagan, to accommodate a growing array of student needs. “With the continuing rise in eCommerce across...


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08/26/2020

WTOC Skilled to Work: Practical Nursing

Newly renovated facility offers state of the art education for Ogeechee Tech nursing program By Sam Bauman | August 25, 2020 at 12:58 PM EDT - Updated August 25 at 7:09 PM  STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) - A newly renovated facility at Ogeechee Tech is now...


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08/24/2020

Paramedic students get special training on cadavers

Recently, Ogeechee Technical College Paramedicine Technology students traveled to Glynn County to participate in the Emergency Care Trauma Skills lab where they had the opportunity to train on cadavers. Hosted by the Georgia EMS Association and the...


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08/24/2020

OTC welcomes students back to campus for fall semester

Ogeechee Technical College welcomed back over 2,000 students to campus last week as fall semester classes started both online and in-person.  “I really enjoy greeting students as they come back to campus in the fall,” said Beckie Snyder,...


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08/20/2020

Surgical Technology Program Holds Pinning Ceremony

Seven students in the Surgical Technology program at Ogeechee Technical College received their pins in an annual pinning ceremony held at 4:00 pm in the Joseph E. Kennedy Auditorium. During the ceremony, Sohil Patel, Certified Surgical Technologist...


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08/20/2020

Emergency Assistance

    Emergency Assistance & Lending Library The Lending Library and Student Support Program allow students to apply for textbook loans and financial assistance for tuition, fees, and emergent issues, such as limited transportation funds. If...


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08/20/2020

OTC's Adult Ed program selected as a 2020 COABE participant

The Ogeechee Technical College Adult Education Program has been selected to participate in the 2020 COABE (Coalition on Adult Based Education) Google Applied Digital Skills initiative. The opportunity included a $1,000 award for the Applied Digital...


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08/20/2020

Payne invited to speak on national panel for black designers

Sean Payne, Executive Director for PR and Marketing at Ogeechee Technical College, was invited to speak at the 2nd iteration of UCDA’s (University and College Designers Association) “Elevating Black Design Voices” digital panel discussion on Friday,...


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08/19/2020

Waits appointed to local board of directors

Pictured from left to right: Michelle Davis, Grace Waits, Lori Durden, Matt Sawhill Ogeechee Technical College announces the appointment of Grace Waits as a new member of its Local Board of Directors. Waits currently serves as the president of...


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08/19/2020

Medical Assisting Program Ranked 3rd in Georgia

The Medical Assisting Program at Ogeechee Technical College has been ranked third out of 41 schools that offer Medical Assisting Programs in the state of Georgia for 2020.  This is the second consecutive year that the Medical Assisting Program at...


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08/18/2020

Durden named president of Rotary Club of Statesboro

Ogeechee Technical College president Lori Durden was recently installed as the new president of the Rotary Club of Statesboro. Durden, who has been a member since 2011, became the second female president since the club was chartered in 1937. “It is...


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08/17/2020

Skilled to Work: Culinary instructors at Ogeechee Technical College working with students during shutdown

Skilled to Work: Culinary instructors at Ogeechee Technical College working with students during shutdown By Dal Cannady | August 11, 2020 at 5:25 PM EDT SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Virtual learning can only go so far. Culinary instructors at Ogeechee...


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08/15/2020

OTC honors 2020 graduates with first ever virtual ceremony

On August 14, Ogeechee Technical College conferred over 2,000 awards to graduates in a virtual ceremony streamed live via the college’s website and facebook page. In his commencement address, Mark Anderson, business owner, Ogeechee Tech alum and...


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08/03/2020

Anderson named 2020 Distinguished Alumni

Mark Anderson, co-owner of Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory in Statesboro, was recently named Ogeechee Technical College’s 2020 Distinguished Alumni winner. Anderson was among the first cohort of students to earn their Funeral Service...


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08/03/2020

Mock named 2020 Outstanding Alumni

Jessica Mock, owner and founder of Southern Sugaring (2015) and Proper Scandal (2019) in Savannah, was recently named Ogeechee Technical College’s 2020 Outstanding Alumni winner. Mock, a licensed Esthetician, graduated from the Esthetician program at...


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08/03/2020

Rad Tech Students Receive Pins at OTC

Rad Tech seniors celebrate during pinning ceremony. Left to Right: Callie Swails, Shelby Singleton, Nikki Bednarek, Libby Gardner (Speaker and Clinical Instructor of the Year), Chandler Atkinson, Brooke Shermer, and Lauren Kerbo. Eight Radiologic...


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07/22/2020

Practical Nursing Program Holds Pinning Ceremony

On Monday, 21 students in the Practical Nursing program at Ogeechee Technical College received their pins in an annual pinning ceremony held at 1:00 pm in the Joseph E. Kennedy Auditorium. During the ceremony, Britany Blackburn, pin recipient and...


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07/22/2020

OTC Alumna and Business Owner Puts Customer Service First During Pandemic

Jenae Davis Lynn, Ogeechee Technical College Cosmetology graduate (’01) and co-owner of 30 Volume Salon & Boutique in Statesboro, has re-opened her business by taking customer service and care to a higher standard during the pandemic.  After...


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07/20/2020

Hand Earns CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst Certification

Ogeechee Technical College Computer Information Systems instructor, Terry Hand, recently earned his CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certification which will allow OTC to increase their course offerings for the Cybersecurity program in the fall....


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07/16/2020

OTC's First Georgia REACH Scholar Close to Achieving Logistics Dream

  Brian Phillips, the first REACH Scholar to pursue a degree from Ogeechee Technical College, is slated to earn his associate degree in Logistics Management in fall 2021. As a Bulloch County REACH Scholar, Phillips earned up to $10,000 in scholarship...


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07/16/2020

Skilled to Work: Cybersecurity Program at Ogeechee Tech

Skilled to Work: Cybersecurity program at Ogeechee Tech By Dal Cannady | July 14, 2020 at 6:48 PM EDT - Updated July 14 at 7:01 PM BULLOCH COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - We hear about companies, even governments, hacked and held hostage online and forced to...


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07/13/2020

Chief McNeal added to Board of Directors of the Statesboro Police Officers' Foundation

Ogeechee Technical College’s Director for Campus Safety/Chief of Police, Ryan McNeal, was recently named to the Statesboro Police Officers’ Foundation (SPOF) Board of Directors. SPOF, formed in 2015, is a non-profit organization founded to serve the...


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07/13/2020

Essential Workforce Training to Continue in the Fall

When the COVID-19 pandemic began to close the doors of many businesses, industries, and educational institutions across the United States, Ogeechee Technical College acted swiftly to guarantee the ongoing delivery of quality technical education and...


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07/08/2020

Graduate Contact Info

  Would you like to receive text messages regarding our plans for graduation?   REGISTRAR STAFF otcregistrar@ogeecheetech.edu Registrar: Erica Griffin egriffin@ogeecheetech.edu 912.486.7865Assistant Registrar: Jan DiNitto jdinitto@ogeecheetech.edu...


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07/07/2020

Industrial maintenance training lab offers solution for both employers & employees

Ogeechee Tech teams up with industry leaders to fill a growing need By Sam Bauman | June 30, 2020 at 3:33 PM EDT - Updated June 30 at 6:28 PM BULLOCH COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - Like many campuses right now you won’t see too many students walking around...


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06/25/2020

OTC gaming club raises money for Make-a-Wish

Ogeechee Technical College’s student gaming club, Out to Conquer, raised $300 for the Make-a-Wish® Georgia's competition - When Stars Align Challenge. The challenge was a call for Georgia streamers to raise money for local wishes affected by...


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06/17/2020

Ogeechee Tech Featured on WTOC

Click to view the video. Skilled to Work: New way of training for healthcare amid pandemic STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) - Imagine you’re studying for a career in healthcare, as the COVID-19 pandemic breaks out. Sarah Myers treated this lab at Ogeechee...


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06/11/2020

OTC Ranked 5th Best Online Community College

Ogeechee Technical College has been named the fifth best community college in Georgia to earn an entirely online associate degree or certificate from, according to the Guide to Online Schools 2020 ranking. From their website, “Schools were ranked...


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06/08/2020

National Technical Honor Society member wins national scholarship

Angela “Renee” Walker a student and member of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) at Ogeechee Technical College has been named one of the 2020 recipients of the Jon H. Poteat Scholarship.  Walker was chosen as one of the 250 NTHS members to...


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06/01/2020

Ogeechee Tech launches OASIS food pantry

Ogeechee On The Go – Ogeechee Tech launches OASIS food pantry   Beckie Snyder, Administrative Assistant to the Vice President of Student Affairs, collaborated with other Ogeechee Technical College staff to launch the OASIS (Outreach Assisting...


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05/28/2020

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05/27/2020

OTC’s Ray Delva featured in 20 Under 40

20 Under 40 honors a group of outstanding professionals under the age of 40 who excel in their industry, are company leaders, and are good community citizens. OTC's English Instructor, Ray Delva, was recently awarded this honor. ProfessionalIt was at...


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05/21/2020

Question, Persuade, & Refer Training

Question, Persuade, & Refer Training The lock-down has impacted many people physically and psychologically. In this training you will learn the following: ✔️ How to Question, Persuade & Refer someone who may be suicidal✔️ How to get help for...


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05/21/2020

OTC's Fish & Wildlife Management Program Featured in Georgia Forestry

Fish & Wildlife Management Program was featured in a recent issue of the Georgia Forestry magazine.Click the image to the right to view this publilcation. CONTACT INFORMATION MICHELLE DAVISVice President for College AdvancementPhone:...


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05/20/2020

OTC delivers cookies to regional hospitals

Optim Medical Center-Screven East Georgia Regional Medical Center Evans Memorial Hospital Ogeechee On The Go – OTC delivers cookies to regional hospitals As a token of gratitude to the heroes on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic,...


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05/20/2020

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund

    Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) signed and returned the Recipient’s Funding Certification and Agreement Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. OTC used the funds to...


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05/20/2020

Federal Reporting Requirements for HEERF Funds (2)

Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) signed and returned the Recipient’s Funding Certification and Agreement Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act on April 22, 2020. OTC intends to...


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05/16/2020

Web Wise Wednesdays

      Tutoring Quick Links Tutoring Home Smarthinking Academic Support & Resources   Each month the Student Support Services Team will host a Blackboard Collaborate session on helpful topics. Click here to join. View Past Web Wise...


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05/16/2020

Academic Support & Resources

        Tutoring Quick Links Tutoring Home Smarthinking Web Wise Wednesdays Academic Support is available! Are you new to online learning? Need some help finding your way online?  The Student Navigator is available to help students improve...


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05/16/2020

Online Tutoring: Smarthinking

      Subjects Available in Smarthinking: Mathematics & statistics Science Business Computers & technology Nursing & allied health Reading Writing Download the Smarthinking Quickstart Guide here.         Tutoring Quick Links...


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05/13/2020

Radiologic Technology alum supplies PPE through personal business

Wesley Hendrix, a graduate of Ogeechee Tech’s Radiologic Technology Program, has utilized his personal business to meet the needs of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shortages across the state.   Most of his life Hendrix can remember working with...


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05/13/2020

Textbook Need To Know Info

  Click here for textbook purchasing options.     Click here for information on selling back textbooks.   Dual Enrollment Students   High school students in the Dual Enrollment program for Summer 2020 can pick up  their books at...


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05/13/2020

Georgia Southern and Ogeechee Tech create accelerated pathway for student success

Today, Georgia Southern University signed a memorandum of understanding with Ogeechee Technical College to provide an automatic admission pathway for local students. The agreement creates an Accelerated Transfer Program that allows students who have...


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04/30/2020

Practical Nursing Graduate Gives Care on COVID-19 Floor

       Stephanie Lastinger is pictured above (left) with fellow OTC alum, Rosie May. Stephanie Lastinger, a 2018 graduate of Ogeechee Tech’s Practical Nursing Program, currently works on the designated “COVID-19 floor” of East Georgia...


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04/16/2020

OTC Students and Instructors Serve on the Front Lines

Photo by Scott Bryant of the Statesboro Herald Instructors and students in Ogeechee Tech's Paramedicine Technology Program continue to serve in the field during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Roughly every three days many of Ogeechee Tech’s paramedic...


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04/07/2020

OTC Campus Safety Delivers Medical-Grade Gloves to TCSG

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ogeechee Technical College donated approximately 11,000 medical-grade gloves to the TCSG offices in Atlanta.   OTC Campus Police Chief, Ryan McNeal, dropped off several boxes of gloves to campus safety at Oconee...


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04/06/2020

Star Harris Awarded “Director of the Year” in Evans County 

Ogeechee Technical College graduate and current OTC Foundation Board Member, Star Harris, was presented with the “Director of the Year” award at the Claxton-Evans County Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet on January 28.  Each year the...


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04/06/2020

Out to Conquer Competes for First Time in Esports Tournament 

The Ogeechee Technical College gaming club, Out to Conquer, competed in two events at the Georgia State Esports PantherLan 2020 Tournament, held March 28 and 29. This is the first time that Out to Conquer has ever competed in an external Esports...


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04/06/2020

Assessment Center Awarded Twice by TCSG 

The Ogeechee Technical College Assessment Center and Kristin Waters, Assessment Center Coordinator, were recently recognized by TCSG for achievements in GED testing.  Waters and the Assessment Center received two awards, one for Highest Percent...


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03/30/2020

No Testing Required

1. The following applicants will not have to take a placement exam : Applicants with a high school diploma and an overall/cumulative high school GPA of a 2.0 or higher Applicants enrolling into a certificate or diploma program who have completed...


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03/20/2020

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03/19/2020

Transition Hub

Click Here for: COVID-19 Updates • Transitions Hub • COVID-19 Reporting Data   The purpose of this page is to provide assistance to our students during the transition to online courses and other processes that have been affected by the...


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03/19/2020

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The purpose of this page is to provide assistance to our students during the transition to online courses and other processes that have been affected by the COVID-19. Click the sections below to view detailed information regarding these areas.  ...


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03/18/2020

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03/12/2020

Local restaurant owner shares craft with OTC students

Recently, Adam Tsang, owner and operator of Soyumi Asian Kitchen and The Boiling Shrimp, visited Ogeechee Tech’s Culinary Arts program to teach students the process of making sushi. Tsang spent over an hour with several OTC culinary students teaching...


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03/12/2020

Owner of The Bees’ Knees visits Ogeechee Tech

Eddie DiNello, a local beekeeper and owner of The Bees’ Knees, was recently invited to speak at the Ogeechee Tech Student Affairs monthly meeting. DiNello, who started bee-keeping as a hobby back in 2016, shared with the OTC staff the pivotal role...


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03/12/2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Click Here for: COVID-19 Updates • Transitions Hub • COVID-19 Reporting Data   CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATE - March 28, 2022 - Updated Mask Procedures We encourage students, faculty, and staff to review the information listed below for the latest...


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03/12/2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update (2)

Ogeechee Technical College continues to actively monitor the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) due to infection with novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). People in numerous countries, including the United States, have been affected....


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02/21/2020

OTC Employee Judges Future Local Tech Innovators 

For the eighth consecutive year, Laura Bradley (pictured far right), a Technical Support Specialist in Ogeechee Tech’s IT Department, has served as a judge at the Bulloch Regional Student Technology Fair held at Julia P. Bryant Elementary School in...


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02/13/2020

How to Apply for Financial Aid/Benefits

To be reviewed for federal and state financial aid, you must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Be sure to list OTC’s school code, 030300, on the FAFSA. Complete the FAFSA by April 1st to be reviewed for...


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02/12/2020

Dr. Amy Dorminey Named Instructor of the Year

Dr. Amy Dorminey, Veterinary Technology Program Director at Ogeechee Technical College, was recently named the College’s Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction recipient. The award is an annual, statewide competition that honors...


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02/12/2020

Supplies Donated to Area Citizens

The Administrative Services staff of Ogeechee Technical College recently collected money within their department to purchase and package personal care items to area homeless and senior citizens. More than 50 bags filled with items such as shampoo,...


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02/10/2020

Mark Anderson Appointed to Georgia State Board of Cemeterians

Ogeechee Technical College’s Local Board of Directors Co-Chair, Mark Anderson, was recently appointed to the Georgia State Board of Cemeterians in a swearing-in ceremony held in Atlanta by Gov. Brian Kemp.Anderson and 29 other Georgians were sworn i