News - Ogeechee Technical College

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10/30/2025	Agribusiness Students Gain Valuable Experience at Chatel Farms Students from OTC’s Agribusiness program recently visited Chatel Farms, a subsidiary of FPL Food, L.L.C., in Reidsville, Georgia, as part of their Survey of the Animal Industry course. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Agribusiness
10/29/2025	OTC’s Tony Berrios Graduates from Senior Leadership Academy The Technical College System of Georgia announced the completion of its third cohort of the Senior Leadership Academy, a professional development program aimed at advancing careers within TCSG Categories: News Press Releases Tags: TCSG Diamond Pride
10/20/2025	OTC ASN Graduates Now Have Seamless Path To BSN at Georgia Southern Ogeechee Technical College and Georgia Southern University are pleased to announce a newly signed USG/TCSG RN-BSN Articulation Agreement Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Nursing Associate of Science in Nursing
10/15/2025	Kay Blocker Named to OTC Board of Trustees Ogeechee Technical College welcomed Kay Blocker, Assistant Vice President and Loan Officer at South Georgia Bank, to its Foundation Board of Trustees on August 27, 2025. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Ogeechee Tech Foundation
10/09/2025	EMS Instructor Martin wins National Award of Excellence Ogeechee Technical College is proud to announce that EMS instructor Catherine Martin, NREMT Paramedic, has been selected as the 2025 EMS Educator of the Year Categories: News Press Releases Tags: paramedicine technology Diamond Pride Award
10/08/2025	ACE Electric Makes Generous Gift to Ogeechee Technical College to Advance Electrical & Industrial Systems Technology Program Ogeechee Technical College is pleased to announce that ACE Electric has made a generous gift to the College’s Electrical & Industrial Systems Technology program. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Industrial Systems Technology Ogeechee Technical College Foundation
09/24/2025	Another Record-Breaking Scholarship Year for OTC The Ogeechee Technical College Foundation celebrated a record-breaking year for student scholarships during its annual Scholarship Banquet, held last night in the Oak Room of the Jack Hill Building. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Foundation Scholarship Banquet Ogeechee Technical College Foundation
09/16/2025	Electrical & Industrial Systems Technology Students Receive Gift Recently, two nontraditional students in the OTC Electrical & Industrial Systems Technology program received a set of tools to help jumpstart their career. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Nontraditional Students
09/16/2025	OTC Students serve over 300 meals at local soup kitchen On Saturday, September 16, the Student Leadership Council (SLC) at Ogeechee Technical College sponsored the Statesboro Soup Kitchen at the First United Methodist Church in Statesboro. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Ogeechee On The Go Soup Kitchen Ogeechee in the Community
09/11/2025	OTC Combines Events for grand College & Career Industry Expo OTC welcomed more than 300 students from Bulloch County, Evans County, and the Metter College and Career Academy to its campus on Tuesday, September 9, for the College & Career Industry Expo. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: College and Career Industry Expo
09/10/2025	Student Affairs Hosts Leadership Panel Featuring Local Business Leaders The Ogeechee Technical College Division of Student Affairs hosted a Leadership Panel for faculty, staff, and students on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 12 p.m. in a full JEK Auditorium. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Campus Events Leadership Panel
09/09/2025	Ogeechee Technical College Welcomes Three New Members to the Board of Directors Ogeechee Technical College is pleased to announce the appointment of Marie Burdett, Adam Kennedy, and Tremaine Melvin to its Local Board of Directors. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Board of Directors
09/08/2025	Voices of OTC: Students take the spotlight in The College Tour From its high job placement rates to its hands-on approach, OTC will take center stage in an episode of The College Tour, an Amazon Prime original series that spotlights colleges across the country. Categories: News OTC in the News press Tags: The College Tour
09/02/2025	OTC Hosts Successful Summer Blood Drive The Student Leadership Council at Ogeechee Technical College hosted a blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross of Southeast and Coastal Georgia on August 26, in the Oak Room. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Student Leadership Council Blood Drive Ogeechee On The Go
08/12/2025	Dental Assisting Program Awards 10 Pins to Graduates Ten 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 Wednesday, July 30. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Dental Assisting Pinning Ceremony Diamond Pride
08/11/2025	President’s List and Honor List for 2025 Summer Semester The hard work and determination of a number of OTC students was demonstrated recently as they were named to the College’s President’s List and Honor list for the 2025 Summer Semester. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Honors list President’s List Diamond Pride
07/30/2025	16 Students Receive Practical Nursing Pins in Biannual Ceremony On July 29, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. in the Joseph E. Kennedy Auditorium, 16 dedicated students in the Practical Nursing program celebrated their achievements at OTC’s biannual pinning ceremony. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Pinning Ceremony Practical Nursing
07/24/2025	OTC Police Department Part of System-wide Certification As part of a statewide initiative by the Technical College System of Georgia, Ogeechee Technical College was honored at a ceremony in Atlanta on Tuesday, July 22. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Diamond Pride Campus Safety and Security
07/17/2025	Ranger Demonstration Brings K-9 Skills to Life for OTC Students Students in the Fish & Wildlife Management program at Ogeechee Technical College recently got a firsthand look at the power of professional K-9 training. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Fish and Wildlife Classroom Visit
07/10/2025	Agribusiness Students get Instruction from Local Professionals Students in OTC's Agribusiness program recently received hands-on training from industry professionals at Blanchard Equipment, gaining valuable insight into modern agricultural technology. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Agribusiness Classroom Visit
07/08/2025	Ogeechee Technical College Earns Bronze at 2025 SkillsUSA National Competition Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) earned national recognition at the 2025 SkillsUSA National Competition, held June 23 through 27 in Atlanta. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Skills USA Early Childhood Esthetics Diamond Pride
06/24/2025	OTC Students and Staff Serve at Local Soup Kitchen On Saturday, June 14, the Student Leadership Council (SLC) at Ogeechee Technical College sponsored the Statesboro Soup Kitchen at the First United Methodist Church in Statesboro. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Ogeechee On The Go Soup Kitchen Ogeechee in the Community
06/23/2025	Ogeechee Technical College FBLA Chapter Rises to Third Place Nationally at 2025 Dallas Conference The Ogeechee Technical College FBLA Collegiate chapter continued its impressive trajectory of national success at the 2025 National Leadership Conference held May 30 - June 3 in Dallas, Texas. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Future Business Leaders of America FBLA Diamond Pride
06/16/2025	OTC Hosts Successful Summer Blood Drive The Student Leadership Council (SLC) at Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) hosted a summer blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross of Southeast and Coastal Georgia on Wednesday, June 11. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Blood Drive Ogeechee On The Go
06/03/2025	Ogeechee Technical College Hosts Inaugural Associate of Science in Nursing Pinning Ceremony OTC proudly celebrated a historic milestone with the inaugural Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Pinning Ceremony, honoring the first cohort of graduates from the newly established program. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Nursing Pinning Ceremony Associate of Science in Nursing
05/28/2025	OTC Students Gain Global Experience Through Exchange Program Three Ogeechee Technical College students recently returned from a three-week exchange program in Germany, where they studied and job-shadowed in the city of Dortmund Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Germany Exchange Program Automotive Technology
05/27/2025	OTC Amazon Apprentices Donate to OASIS Food Pantry Participants in OTC's Amazon Mechatronics and Robotics Apprenticeship (MRA) program recently contributed a substantial donation of boxed and canned goods to the college's OASIS Food Pantry. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: OASIS Amazon Apprenticeship MRA Program
05/22/2025	OTC Holds Pinning Ceremony for Nurse Aide Program Graduates Ogeechee Technical College recognized students completing the Spring NAST 1100 Nurse Aide program during a special Pinning Ceremony held on May 1. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Nurse Aide Pinning Ceremony
05/21/2025	OTC Cybersecurity Students Rank in Top 2 Percent Nationally Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) is celebrating another impressive performance by its Cybersecurity students in the Spring 2025 National Cyber League (NCL) team competition. Categories: News Press Releases Cybersecurity Tags: Cybersecurity Diamond Pride
05/20/2025	HVAC Students Receive Tools through Special Gift Recently, two nontraditional students in the Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) Air Conditioning Technology program received a set of tools through a Special Gift Categories: News Press Releases Tags: HVAC Nontraditional Students
05/19/2025	OTC Celebrates 2025 Graduates Ogeechee Technical College held its annual commencement ceremony at 7:00 p.m. on May 15 in Hanner Fieldhouse on the campus of Georgia Southern University in front of over 3,000 guests. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Graduation Diamond Pride
05/19/2025	President’s List and Honor List for 2025 Spring 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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Honors list President’s List Diamond Pride
05/12/2025	"Growth, Grit, and Goals” Celebrated at Ogeechee Tech GED Graduation Ceremony Ogeechee Technical College’s Adult Education Program hosted its annual GED Celebration on Monday, April 28, in the River Room of the Occupational Studies Building. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Adult Education GED Celebration
05/08/2025	WorkSource Georgia Highlights Opportunities for Ogeechee Technical College Students Crystal Anderson from WorkSource Georgia recently visited an ACCT1100 Financial Accounting class at OTC to educate students on the many resources available to them through their organization. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Accounting Classroom Visit
05/07/2025	Gonzales to Speak at May Commencement Gonzales began her educational path at Ogeechee Technical College, where she earned an associate degree in Early Childhood Care & Education. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Commencement Speaker
05/06/2025	Radiologic Technology Students Honored at Annual Pinning Ceremony Eleven senior Radiologic Technology students at Ogeechee Technical College were honored on April 24, 2025, during the program’s annual pinning ceremony, held in the Joseph E. Kennedy Auditorium. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Pinning Ceremony Radiologic Technology Rad Tech
05/05/2025	Tiffany Manning 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. Categories: News OTC in the News Tags: Statesboro Herald OTC in the News 20 under 40
05/01/2025	Perez Named State GOAL 1st Runner-Up at 2025 TCSG Leadership Summit Rien Perez, Ogeechee Technical College’s 2025 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner, was named the statewide GOAL 1st runner-up at this year’s TCSG GOAL/RPA Leadership Summit. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: GOAL Rick Perkins Award TCSG GOAL/RPA Leadership Summit Diamond Pride
04/24/2025	Career Fair Sees Nearly 200 Attendees Mingle with Local and Regional Employers More than 30 employers participated in Ogeechee Technical College’s Career Fair on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Jack Hill Building. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Career Fair
04/24/2025	NTHS Inducts 25 New Members The National Technical Honor Society at Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) recently hosted its annual induction ceremony in the Joseph E. Kennedy auditorium at the College. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: NTHS Student Organizations
04/23/2025	Ogeechee Technical College Cybersecurity Club Shines in National Cyber League Competition Ogeechee Technical College's Cybersecurity Club, ARPe-DIEM, recently demonstrated its skill on the national stage by competing in the Spring 2025 National Cyber League (NCL) Competition. Categories: News Press Releases Cybersecurity Tags: Cybersecurity
04/22/2025	OTC Students and Staff Serve at Local Soup Kitchen On Saturday, April 12, the Student Leadership Council (SLC) at Ogeechee Technical College sponsored the Statesboro Soup Kitchen at the First United Methodist Church in Statesboro. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Ogeechee On The Go Soup Kitchen
04/21/2025	Ogeechee Tech Hosts Atlanta-Based More Than Conquerors, Inc. Student Group On April 10, Ogeechee Technical hosted 65 students and 15 adults from the Atlanta-based More Than Conquerors, Inc. (MTCI) organization to help introduce teen learners to the advantages of pursuing a t Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Campus Visit
04/17/2025	Ogeechee Tech FBLA Collegiate Chapter Makes History at State Leadership Conference Ogeechee Technical College’s FBLA Collegiate chapter continues to raise the bar, earning top honors and statewide recognition at the 2025 FBLA Collegiate State Leadership Conference held March 28–30 Categories: News Press Releases Tags: FBLA Diamond Pride
04/16/2025	Out to Conquer Competes with Gwinnett Technical College On April 5, Ogeechee Technical College’s (OTC) gaming club, Out to Conquer, competed against Gwinnett Technical College in the popular team-based game Marvel Rivals. Categories: News Press Releases Cybersecurity Tags: Cybersecurity Out to Conquer
04/10/2025	OTC Stages Simulated Disaster Drill for Unique Hands-On Training In partnership with East Georgia Medical Center, Evans Memorial, Bulloch County EMS, and Air Evac 95, Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) recently conducted a simulated disaster drill, offering students Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Disaster Drill Healthcare Programs
04/10/2025	OTC Welcomed over 100 5th Grade Students for Quest Day On March 31, Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) welcomed around 125 5th grade students from Bulloch County public elementary schools for the 2nd Annual 5th Grade Forensic Science QUEST Day. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Forensics QUEST Day
04/08/2025	Mylissa Gregory wins 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Mylissa Gregory, Staff Hospitalist at Optim Medical Center – Screven, was named OTC’s 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award winner during the 2nd annual We Are OTC event held April 3 at The Market at Visit Categories: Alumni News Press Releases Tags: Alumni Award Distinguished Alumni OTC Alumni We Are OTC Celebration
04/07/2025	Terry Lamonte wins 2025 Outstanding Alumni Award Local barber, Terry Lamonte, was named OTC’s 2025 Outstanding Alumni Award winner during the 2nd annual We Are OTC event held April 3 at The Market at Visit Statesboro. Categories: Alumni News Press Releases Tags: Alumni Award Outstanding Alumni OTC Alumni We Are OTC Celebration Diamond Pride
04/03/2025	iGot Raises a Record Breaking $1,070,855 During the 2025 Campaign iGot Raises a Record Breaking $1,070,855 During the 2025 Campaign Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Foundation iGOT
04/01/2025	OTC Hosts Women in Leadership Panel for Women’s History Month In honor of Women’s History Month, Ogeechee Technical College welcomed a panel of women in leadership roles across the Statesboro community to share their experiences with students, faculty, & staff. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Campus Events
03/31/2025	OTC Dental Assisting Program Gets Visit from Local Daycare Ogeechee Technical College’s (OTC) Dental Assisting Program hosted children from the local Smiles, Giggles, and Hugs pre-K on Monday, March 26. Categories: Dental Assisting News Press Releases Tags: Dental Assisting Smiles, Giggles, and Hugs
03/24/2025	Ogeechee Tech Dual Enrollment Students Gain Valuable Job Training Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) proudly participated in a Pre-Apprenticeship signing ceremony at Claxton Poultry, marking a significant milestone for two local high school students. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Pre-Apprenticeship Dual Enrollment
03/20/2025	OTC Wins Most Fabulous College and Work Event Space Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) has been named "Most Fabulous College" in the latest edition of Statesboro Magazine and, for the third consecutive year, "Most Fabulous Local Work Event Space." Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Fabulist
03/19/2025	Business Management Students Get Lessons in Personal Finance The Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) Business Management Program hosted guest speakers Brannen Smith and Lisa Hodges from Morris Bank to share insights with OTC students on personal finance. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Business Management Classroom Visit
03/17/2025	Pre-K Students Get Medical Assisting Lessons at OTC Pre-K students from Smiles, Giggles, and Hugs Child Development Center visited the Medical Assisting Program at Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) for some fun lessons on basic medical care. Categories: News Press Releases Medical Assisting Tags: Smiles, Giggles, and Hugs Medical Assisting
03/12/2025	OTC Announces the J.L. Petrea & Tony C. Petrea Endowed Scholarship The Ogeechee Technical College Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of the J.L. Petrea & Tony C. Petrea Endowed Scholarship. Categories: News Tags: Foundation Endowment
03/11/2025	Dental Assisting Students Promote Good Oral Health to Pre-K Classrooms In celebration of National Children’s Dental Health Month, Ogeechee Technical College dental assisting students visited more than 280 children at local pre-K classrooms on Thursday, Feb. 27. Categories: Dental Assisting News Press Releases Tags: Dental Assisting Ogeechee in the Community
03/10/2025	Ogeechee Tech Graduate Jalen Day Excels in Navy Service Ogeechee Technical College is proud to celebrate the success of Jalen Day, a graduate of the Diesel Technology program, as he embarks on his next assignment with the U.S. Navy Seabees in Rota, Spain. Categories: Alumni News Press Releases Tags: OTC Alumni Diamond Pride
03/05/2025	Ogeechee Technical College Hosts First High School Senior Day Ogeechee Technical College hosted its first High School Senior Day Tuesday, March 4 in the Joseph E. Kennedy Building. Seniors from Bulloch, Evans, and Screven counties had an opportunity to jump-star Categories: News Press Releases Tags: High School Senior Day
03/03/2025	2025 iGot Campaign Kicks Off in Evans and Screven Counties Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) launched its 2025 “I Give to Ogeechee Tech” (iGot) fundraising campaign with kickoff events on Feb. 18 in Evans County and Feb. 25 in Screven County. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: iGOT OTC Foundation
02/27/2025	16 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 first blood drive of the year on OTC's campus. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Blood Drive Ogeechee On The Go
02/26/2025	OTC Students Earn Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals at State SkillsUSA Competition The Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) SkillsUSA team won a gold medal, two silver medals, and one bronze medal at the SkillsUSA Georgia State Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, February 20-22 Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Skills USA Diamond Pride
02/17/2025	OTC Students and Staff Serve at Local Soup Kitchen On Saturday, February 8, the Student Leadership Council (SLC) at Ogeechee Technical College sponsored the Statesboro Soup Kitchen at the First United Methodist Church in Statesboro. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Ogeechee On The Go Soup Kitchen Ogeechee in the Community
02/12/2025	Robinson Selected for GAWHE Fellows Leadership Program Ogeechee Technical College would like to recognize LeAnne Robinson, Dean for Academic Affairs – Business & General Education, for being selected as a participant in the 2025 Georgia Association for Wo Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Diamond Pride Employee Recognition Academic Affairs
02/06/2025	Donald & Cathy NeSmith Endow Scholarship for OTC The Ogeechee Technical College Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of an endowment in the sum of $56,000 by the Donald and Cathy NeSmith family. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: OTC Foundation Endowment Construction Management Scholarship
01/28/2025	Several Awards Conferred at Annual Employee Awards Ceremony Ogeechee Technical College celebrated excellence and dedication at this year’s Faculty and Staff Meeting and Awards Ceremony, hosted by OTC President Lori Durden on January 21. Categories: Faculty/Staff News Press Releases Tags: Awards Diamond Award Diamond Pride Employee Recognition
01/28/2025	Quincy Jackson named OTC Instructor of the Year Quincy Jackson, Commercial Truck Driving Instructor, was recently named Ogeechee Technical College’s 2025 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction recipient. Categories: Faculty/Staff News Press Releases Tags: Rick Perkins Award Instructor of the Year Diamond Pride Employee Recognition
01/15/2025	Perez Named 2025 GOAL Winner Rien Perez, a first-generation college student in Ogeechee Technical College’s (OTC) Fish & Wildlife Management program, was named the 2025 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner. Categories: News Press Releases GOAL Tags: GOAL Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership Diamond Pride
01/06/2025	Administrative Services Delivers Holiday Cheer The Department of Administrative Services at Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) recently delivered warmth and kindness to the residents of Eagle Health & Rehabilitation in Statesboro, Georgia. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Ogeechee On The Go
12/18/2024	President’s List and Honor List for 2024 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 2024 Fall Semes Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Honors list President’s List Diamond Pride
12/17/2024	Adult Education Selects Shawna Douse as 2025 EAGLE Delegate Shawna Douse has been selected as Ogeechee Technical College’s (OTC) 2024-2025 Dinah Culbreath Wayne Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) delegate. Categories: News Press Releases Adult Education Tags: Adult Education Eagle Delegate Diamond Pride
12/16/2024	23 Students Receive Practical Nursing Pins OTC proudly celebrated the accomplishments of 23 Practical Nursing students in a time-honored pinning ceremony held at 4:00 pm on December 10 in the Joseph E. Kennedy Auditorium. Categories: Academics News Practical Nursing Press Releases Tags: Practical Nursing
12/11/2024	29 Students Receive Pins in Paramedicine Technology Pinning Ceremony 29 students in the Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) Paramedicine Technology program received their pins in an annual pinning ceremony held at 6:00 pm on December 9, 2024 in the JEK Auditorium. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: paramedicine technology Pinning Ceremony
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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Campus Safety and Security
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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Student Leadership Council Skills USA Student Organizations National Technical Honor Society FBLA Student Clubs
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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Ogeechee On The Go Soup Kitchen Ogeechee in the Community
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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: OTC Foundation Endowment Scholarship Health Science
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 Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Accounting Classroom Visit
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 Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Ogeechee Tech Foundation Board of Trustees Award
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 Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Georgia Industrial Systems Special Event Groundbreaking
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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: OTC Foundation Board of Trustees Ogeechee Technical College Foundation
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 Categories: News Press Releases Cybersecurity Tags: Cybersecurity
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 Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Adult Education OTC Foundation J. David Russell Memorial Golf Tournament Adult Literacy
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 Categories: Automotive Technology News Press Releases Tags: Automotive Technology
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 Categories: News Press Releases Tags: College Advancement Construction Management
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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Dental Assisting Driving School Emergency Medical Training Employee Recognition
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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Diamond Pride Employee Recognition
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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: OTC Foundation Scholarship Banquet Diamond Pride
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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Student Leadership Council Ogeechee On The Go Soup Kitchen
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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Nursing paramedicine technology Air Evac
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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Board of Directors
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 Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Student Leadership Council Blood Drive Ogeechee On The Go
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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Guest Speaker Book Signing Special Event
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 Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Enrollment
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 Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Honors list President’s List Diamond Pride
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. Categories: Faculty/Staff News Press Releases Tags: Employee Recognition Academic Affairs
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. Categories: News Practical Nursing Press Releases Tags: Pinning Ceremony Practical Nursing Diamond Pride
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. Categories: Dental Assisting News Press Releases Tags: Dental Assisting Pinning Ceremony
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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Board of Trustees Ogeechee Technical College Foundation
07/23/2024	OTC Featured in James Magazine OTC President Lori Durden was interviewed for the 2024 James Magazine Education Issue. Categories: press Tags: OTC in the News
07/22/2024	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. Categories: News Press Releases Cybersecurity Tags: Cybersecurity Student Organizations Student Clubs
07/18/2024	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. Categories: News Press Releases Student Affairs Tags: Employee Recognition Executive Council
07/16/2024	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. Categories: News press Tags: Ogeechee On The Go Soup Kitchen Student Organizations Ogeechee in the Community
07/15/2024	Ogeechee Technical College FBLA Chapter Earns National Recognition Ogeechee Technical College FBLA Chapter Earns National Recognition Categories: News Press Releases Tags: FBLA
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 Categories: Press Releases Tags:
07/09/2024	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 Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Cybersecurity Computer Information Systems
06/26/2024	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags:
06/18/2024	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Ogeechee On The Go
06/18/2024	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags:
06/10/2024	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Endowment
05/13/2024	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Graduation Commencement Class of 2024 2024 Commencement
05/09/2024	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... Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Alumni Award Outstanding Alumni Agribusiness Fish and Wildlife OTC Alumni
05/09/2024	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... Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Alumni Award Distinguished Alumni OTC Alumni Construction Management
05/02/2024	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... Categories: News Press Releases Tags: OTC Study Abroad Germany Exchange Program Leopold-Hoesch Berufskolleg Automotive Technology Manufacturing Engineering Technology BMW Vitesco Technologies
05/01/2024	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. Categories: News Press Releases OTC in the News press Tags: Statesboro Herald OTC in the News 20 under 40
04/29/2024	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... Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Presidential Award Diamond Pride College and University Mail Services Association
04/25/2024	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Pinning Ceremony Radiologic Technology Rad Tech
04/18/2024	Veterinary Technology Holds Pinning The Veterinary Technology Program at Ogeechee Technical College held a pinning ceremony on April 18, 2024... Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Veterinary Tech Program Pinning Ceremony Vet Tech
04/18/2024	NTHS Inducts 42 New Members The National Technical Honor Society at Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) recently hosted its annual induction ceremony. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: NTHS National Technical Honor Society Pinning Ceremony
04/18/2024	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Graduation Commencement OTC Alumni Commencement Speaker Computer Information Systems OTC Al
04/17/2024	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Ogeechee On The Go Soup Kitchen
04/15/2024	OTC Shines at FBLA Collegiate State Competition Ogeechee Technical College proudly celebrates its remarkable success at the 2024 FBLA Collegiate State Leadership Conference Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Business Technology Early Childhood Care and Education FBLA Collegiate State Competition FBLA Logistics Manufacturing Engineering
04/10/2024	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: paramedicine technology SWAT Emergency Medical Training
04/02/2024	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... Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Ogeechee Technical College Foundation Fabulist We are OTC
03/29/2024	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: OTC Foundation
03/28/2024	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... Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America Electric Vehicle Program OTC Automotive Hyundai
03/27/2024	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Cybersecurity Forensics
03/20/2024	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Electrical Vehicle Professional Certificate HMGMA Electric Vehicle Program OTC Automotive
03/13/2024	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... Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Blood Drive Future Business Leaders of America Red Cross
03/12/2024	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... Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Adult Education Eagle Delegate Adult Literacy Dinah Culbreath Wayne Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education Delegate
03/11/2024	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 Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Medical Assisting
03/07/2024	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Dental Assisting Classroom Visit Smiles, Giggles, and Hugs
03/06/2024	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Business and Industry Showcase
03/05/2024	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... Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Business Management
02/29/2024	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Cybersecurity Skills USA Career Pathways Quiz Bowl Early Childhood Care and Education Esthetics Cosmetology
02/27/2024	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Student Leadership Council Ogeechee On The Go Soup Kitchen Ogeechee in the Community
02/22/2024	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Veterinary Tech Program Vet Tech
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. Categories: Give to OTC Tags: Foundation Ogeechee Tech Foundation OTC Foundation George W. Strickland Jr. Foundation
02/05/2024	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: OTC Foundation
01/31/2024	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Diamond Award
01/29/2024	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 Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Rick Perkins Award OTC Instructor of the Year Instructor of the Year
01/24/2024	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Fish and Wildlife Wildlife Club Ogeechee River Keepers Organization Partner of the Year
01/23/2024	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. Categories: News Press Releases OTC in the News Tags: GOAL Early Childhood Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership
01/17/2024	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 Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Honors list President’s List
01/10/2024	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Electrical Vehicle Professional Certificate Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America HMGMA
12/20/2023	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.. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Georgia Film Academy Out to Conquer Georgia Esports League
12/20/2023	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 Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Pinning Ceremony Echocardiography Diagnostic Medical Sonography
12/20/2023	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 Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Pinning Ceremony Practical Nursing
12/20/2023	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Pinning Ceremony Pharmacy Technology
12/12/2023	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: TCSG Senior Leadership Academy
12/11/2023	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... Categories: News Press Releases OTC in the News Tags: Nursing Associate of Science in Nursing Practical Nursing
12/07/2023	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Business Management Accounting Guest Speaker
11/21/2023	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: OTC Foundation Board of Trustees TCSG
11/02/2023	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Student Leadership Council Blood Drive Ogeechee On The Go
10/31/2023	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! Categories: Dental Assisting Press Releases Tags: Dental Assisting
10/26/2023	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. Categories: Press Releases Medical Assisting Tags:
10/25/2023	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: paramedicine technology
10/25/2023	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. Categories: Culinary Arts News Press Releases Tags: Ogeechee in the Community Culinary Arts
10/23/2023	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... Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Adult Education Ogeechee Tech Foundation OTC Foundation J. David Russell Memorial Golf Tournament Adult Literacy
10/11/2023	Gov. Kemp Announces Georgia Match Direct College Admissions Initiative Gov. Kemp Announces Georgia Match Direct College Admissions Initiative Categories: Press Releases Tags:
09/28/2023	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... Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Germany Exchange Program Leopold-Hoesch Berufskolleg
09/27/2023	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: scholarships OTC Foundation Scholarship Banquet
09/19/2023	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... Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Board of Directors
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,” Categories: News Tags:
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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags:
08/22/2023	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... Categories: News Press Releases Tags:
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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags:
07/31/2023	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... Categories: News Press Releases Tags: scholarships Ogeechee Tech Foundation OTC Foundation Grant
07/27/2023	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Nursing Practical Nursing Grant
07/25/2023	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Dental Assisting Pinning Ceremony
07/24/2023	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Student Leadership Council Ogeechee On The Go Soup Kitchen Ogeechee in the Community
07/17/2023	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.” Categories: News Press Releases Tags: scholarships OTC Foundation Fish and Wildlife
06/28/2023	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 Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Cybersecurity Industrial Systems Technology Skills USA Early Childhood Career Pathways Engineering Systems Technology
06/21/2023	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Blood Drive
06/13/2023	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: paramedicine technology Stop The Bleed Georgia Trauma Commission
06/05/2023	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 Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Georgia Industrial Systems Industrial Robotics Training Center GISIRTC
06/01/2023	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Associate of Science in Nursing Endowment George W. Strickland Jr. Foundation
05/30/2023	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: OTC Study Abroad Germany Exchange Program Mercedes-Benz
05/25/2023	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Alumni Award Outstanding Alumni Ogeechee Tech Alumni OTC Alumni
05/24/2023	Rogers named 2023 Distinguished Alumni David Rogers, CEO of Georgia Technologies, was recently named Ogeechee Technical College’s 2023 Distinguished Alumni winner. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Alumni Award Ogeechee Tech Alumni Distinguished Alumni
05/18/2023	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... Categories: News Press Releases Tags: iGOT OTC Foundation College Advancement
05/16/2023	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Pinning Ceremony Radiologic Technology Rad Tech
05/15/2023	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Graduation Commencement Class of 2023
05/15/2023	Veterinary Technology Holds Pinning The Veterinary Technology Program at Ogeechee Technical College held a pinning ceremony on May 4, 2023. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Veterinary Tech Program Pinning Ceremony
05/09/2023	NTHS inducts 39 new members The National Technical Honor Society at Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) recently hosted its annual induction ceremony. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: National Technical Honor Society Pinning Ceremony
05/03/2023	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Adult Education COABE
05/03/2023	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Graduation Ogeechee Tech Alumni
05/02/2023	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 Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Cybersecurity paramedicine technology Rick Perkins Award TCSG GOAL/RPA Leadership Summit
04/27/2023	Ogeechee Tech Now An Amatrol Regional Training Center Amatrol Technology Transfer Institute continues to expand across the United States in 2023 Categories: Economic Development Tags: Amatrol
04/26/2023	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. Categories: News Tags:
04/06/2023	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Fish and Wildlife
03/22/2023	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: iGOT Ogeechee Tech Foundation OTC Foundation
03/21/2023	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Dental Assisting
03/16/2023	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Business Management Business Technology
03/14/2023	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Cybersecurity Skills USA Early Childhood Career Pathways
03/02/2023	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. Categories: Press Releases Tags: Ogeechee On The Go NTHS
03/01/2023	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. Categories: Press Releases Tags:
03/01/2023	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 Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Agribusiness Conservationist of the Year
02/23/2023	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 Categories: News Press Releases Tags: EAGLE Delegate Finalist Dinah Culbreath Wayne Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education Eagle Delegate
02/23/2023	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Adult Education
02/22/2023	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. Categories: News Press Releases Tags: Blood Drive Ogeechee On The Go
02/21/2023	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 Categories: News Tags: Screven County Chamber of Commerce
02/16/2023	Goodman Receives OTC’s Diamond Award The Diamond Award recognizes and honors an exceptional employee who goes the extra mile and exemplifies excellence. Categories: News Economic Development Tags: Industrial Systems Technology
02/06/2023	Clenny named 2023 GOAL Winner Justin Clenny was named OTC’s 2023 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner. Categories: Cybersecurity Tags: GOAL
02/06/2023	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. Categories: Instructor of the Year Tags: paramedicine technology
02/01/2023	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 Categories: Academics Tags: Presidents list Honors list
02/01/2023	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. Categories: Practical Nursing Tags:
02/01/2023	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. Categories: Academics Tags:
01/17/2023	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... Categories: Funeral Service Education Tags:
01/11/2023	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 Categories: Student Activities Tags: Student Activities Out to Conquer OTC Gaming League
12/22/2022	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. Categories: Faculty/Staff Tags:
12/22/2022	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. Categories: Echocardiography Student Activities Adult Education Veterinary Techology Tags: Ogeechee On The Go
12/20/2022	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. Categories: Dental Assisting Tags: Ogeechee On The Go
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. Categories: OTC Tags: 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 Categories: Adult Education Tags:
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. Categories: Press Releases Tags: Foundation
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. Categories: Film & Television Online Tags: Georgia Film Academy
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. Categories: Adult Education Tags: Foundation golf tournament
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. Categories: Student Resources Tags: Blood Drive Ogeechee On The Go
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. Categories: Veterinary Tech Veterinary Techology Tags: open house
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. Categories: Continuing Education Dental Assisting Tags: Driving School Statesboro magazine
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. Categories: Press Releases Tags:
10/10/2022	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. Categories: Funeral Service Education Tags: Foundation
10/04/2022	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. Categories: Student Activities Tags: community Blood Drive Ogeechee On The Go
10/04/2022	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. Categories: Press Releases Tags: Foundation scholarships
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. Categories: Press Releases Tags: Foundation Screven County
09/06/2022	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. Categories: Press Releases Tags:
08/25/2022	The Honorable Jan B. Tankersley Endowed Nursing Scholarship The OTC Foundation receives its first fully endowed nursing scholarship. Categories: Practical Nursing Tags: Foundation
08/10/2022	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. Categories: Industrial Maintenance Tags:
08/01/2022	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. Categories: Practical Nursing Press Releases Tags: Nursing Academics Ceremonies
07/26/2022	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. Categories: Dental Assisting Press Releases Tags: Dental Assisting Academics Ceremonies
07/19/2022	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. Categories: Faculty/Staff Press Releases Tags: FITLIFE
07/12/2022	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. Categories: Press Releases Student Activities Tags: Student Activities Financial Literacy Workshop Opportunities
07/11/2022	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. Categories: Press Releases Student Activities Tags: Student Veterans Association
06/21/2022	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. Categories: Academics Computer Information Systems Press Releases Tags: CIS
06/13/2022	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. Categories: Press Releases Student Activities Tags:
06/06/2022	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. Categories: Press Releases Student Activities Tags: Safe Space Campus Pride Organization
05/26/2022	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. Categories: Press Releases Adult Education Tags: EAGLE Delegate Finalist
05/18/2022	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. Categories: Alumni Alumni Press Releases Tags: Alumni Award
05/18/2022	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. Categories: Alumni Echocardiography Echocardiography Press Releases Tags: Alumni Award
05/16/2022	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 Categories: Alumni Press Releases Tags: Graduation
05/16/2022	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. Categories: Academics Press Releases Veterinary Techology Tags: Veterinary Tech Program
05/10/2022	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. Categories: Alumni Press Releases Tags: Graduation
05/09/2022	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. Categories: Community Press Releases Student Activities Tags:
05/05/2022	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. Categories: Academics Practical Nursing Press Releases Tags: Nursing Nurse Aide
05/04/2022	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. Categories: Press Releases Student Activities Tags: Student Support
05/03/2022	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. Categories: Academics Press Releases Radiologic Technology Tags: Academics
05/02/2022	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. Categories: Academics Business Management Press Releases Tags: Business students Logistic students
04/28/2022	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. Categories: Faculty/Staff Press Releases Tags: Diamond Pride
04/20/2022	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. Categories: Academics Press Releases Students Tags: Student Activities Academics
04/19/2022	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. Categories: Press Releases Student Activities Logistics Management Tags: Student Activities Logistic students Opportunities
04/18/2022	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 Categories: Continuing Education Practical Nursing Programs Tags: Nursing
04/06/2022	Substance Abuse Start Your Recovery Substance Abuse and Support, is an important resource for young adults who may be struggling with substance misuse. Categories: Student Affairs Student Resources Tags:
04/06/2022	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 Categories: Press Releases Programs Medical Assisting Tags:
04/05/2022	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. Categories: Funeral Service Education Press Releases Tags:
04/04/2022	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. Categories: Career Services Community Press Releases Students Tags: Career Fair
03/31/2022	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. Categories: Computer Information Systems Press Releases Students Transfers Tags: Cybersecurity
03/30/2022	Georgia Film Academy Ogeechee Technical College is a member of the Georgia Film Consortium (GFC). The Georgia Film Academy (GFA) supports the GFC. Categories: Academics Programs Film & Television Tags: Opportunities
03/28/2022	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. Categories: Opticianary Press Releases Online Tags:
03/22/2022	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. Categories: Community Faculty/Staff Press Releases Tags:
03/09/2022	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. Categories: Press Releases Adult Education Competition Tags: EAGLE Delegate Finalist
03/02/2022	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. Categories: Air Conditioning Tech Computer Information Systems Press Releases Tags: Awards
03/01/2022	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. Categories: Press Releases Student Affairs Tags: Student Activities
02/21/2022	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. Categories: Community Dental Assisting Echocardiography Press Releases Student Activities Tags: Student Leadership Council
02/14/2022	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. Categories: Community Faculty/Staff Media Press Releases Student Affairs Tags:
02/14/2022	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. Categories: Business Administrative Tech Continuing Education Press Releases Tags: Outstanding Alumni Awards
02/01/2022	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. Categories: Business Administrative Tech Press Releases Tags: Awards
01/27/2022	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. Categories: Faculty/Staff Press Releases Tags: Awards
01/25/2022	Professional Licensure Programs PROGRAMS LEADING TO PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE Categories: Commercial Truck Driving Cosmetology Funeral Service Education Institutional Effectiveness Paramedic Tech Pharmacy Tech Practical Nursing Programs Veterinary Techology Tags:
01/24/2022	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 Categories: Media Press Releases Tags:
01/20/2022	Customized Training If your business or industry has specific training needs, Ogeechee Technical College will customize programs to meet your needs. Categories: Continuing Education Tags:
01/20/2022	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. Categories: Student Resources Tags:
01/20/2022	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. Categories: Faculty/Staff Press Releases Tags:
01/06/2022	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. Categories: Practical Nursing Press Releases Tags: Nursing Alumni Award Ceremonies
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Financial Aid Tags:
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,... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Student Activities Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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 Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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. Categories: Press Releases Tags:
08/31/2021	Form Test Want to know more about our Adult Education program? Let us know by filling out this quick form. ... Categories: Uncategorised Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags: Nursing
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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. Categories: Alumni Press Releases Tags: Outstanding Alumni
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. Categories: Alumni Press Releases Tags: Outstanding Alumni
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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,... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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. Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Financial Aid Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
06/10/2021	OTC Live - While You Wait Categories: Student Affairs Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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,... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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,... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Uncategorised Tags:
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... Categories: Uncategorised Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Academics Tags:
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. Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Academics Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Student Affairs Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
01/28/2021	2020 Annual Report Categories: FlipBookPDF Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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,... Categories: Assessment Center Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Uncategorised Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Assessment Center Tags:
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®... Categories: Assessment Center Tags:
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,... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Uncategorised Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
10/28/2020	Holiday Order Form Your browser does not support iframes. The contact form cannot be displayed. Please use another contact method (phone, fax etc)... Categories: Uncategorised Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
10/27/2020	2020 Full-Time Employee Portraits Categories: Uncategorised Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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.... Categories: Student Affairs Tags:
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... Categories: Student Affairs Tags:
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?... Categories: Student Affairs Tags:
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... Categories: Admissions Tags:
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... Categories: Admissions Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Continuing Education Tags:
10/06/2020	Ogeechee Technical College 2020 Virtual State of the College Categories: About OTC Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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,”... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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,... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Student Affairs Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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,... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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.... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Registrar Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Student Affairs Tags:
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:... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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,... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Financial Aid Tags:
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... Categories: Financial Aid Tags:
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... Categories: Student Affairs Tags:
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... Categories: Student Affairs Tags:
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... Categories: Student Affairs Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Students Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Uncategorised Tags:
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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... Categories: News Tags:
03/19/2020	Transition Hub (2) 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. ... Categories: News Tags:
03/18/2020	We're Available! Admissions: 912.324.3292 Assessment Center: 912.348.8106 Career Services: 912.452.2796 Competitive Admission Advisement: 912.348.5310 Counseling: 912.380.3422 Disabilities & Special Populations: 912.662.0602 Dual Enrollment: 912.244.7488... Categories: Uncategorised Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: News Tags:
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.... Categories: News Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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... Categories: Students Tags:
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... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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,... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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 in... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
02/10/2020	Makika Kelly to Represent OTC as EAGLE Delegate Makika Kelly, a graduate of Ogeechee Technical College’s Adult Education Program, has been selected to represent Ogeechee Tech at the EAGLE (Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education) Leadership Institute to be held in Atlanta. The Leadership... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
01/29/2020	Heavy Diesel Program Highlighted on WTOC Skilled To Work By Dal Cannady \| January 28, 2020, at 5:15 PM STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) - Johnny Bridges grew up in a garage, fixing cars alongside his father and grandfather. But what he's working on now sometimes leaves them amazed.“I go home and tell... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
01/29/2020	Statesboro-Bulloch Chamber of Commerce and OTC Sign Endowment Agreement The Statesboro-Bulloch Chamber of Commerce has signed an agreement with the Ogeechee Technical College Foundation to establish an endowment for the creation of the “Statesboro-Bulloch Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness Scholarship” benefitting students... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
01/27/2020	‘A Passion for food and fellowship’ Erica Deaton almost gave up on the dream of a college education when her Army husband, Jake Deaton, received orders to go to Germany back in the fall. Thursday evening, Deaton was named Ogeechee Technical College’s 2020 GOAL winner, the... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
01/23/2020	Lori Durden Appointed to Georgia Innovates Taskforce Ogeechee Technical College president, Lori Durden, has been appointed by Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan to the Georgia Innovates Taskforce, a panel of Georgia leaders designed to accelerate his vision of making Georgia the Technology Capital of... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
01/22/2020	2020 Spring Open House Vendor Application Ogeechee Technical College is excited to invite local businesses to participate as vendors in the 2020 Open House on March 26. The planning committee expects this Open House to be the largest to date, and we hope that you will join us to make it... Categories: Admissions Tags:
01/16/2020	Martin Presents at JRCERT 50th Anniversary Conference Jan Martin, Radiologic Technology Program Director and Instructor, was invited to speak at the JRCERT (Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology) 50th Anniversary Conference held November 3-5, 2019 in Chicago, Il. “It was a... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
01/13/2020	Ogeechee Tech’s Division of Student Affairs Brings Hope for the Holidays Ogeechee Technical College’s Division of Student Affairs gathered donations to give to the Marine Toys for Tots Program prior to the holiday break. There were approximately 50 items donated including bikes, games, headsets, dolls, hygiene... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
12/17/2019	Executive Council Participates in Service Project at TMT Farms  Ogeechee Technical College President Lori Durden joined her Executive Council on a chilly Thursday evening volunteering at the TMT Farms famous Christmas Lights Drive-Thru in Statesboro. The spirited team spent just over four hours collecting... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
12/12/2019	Ogeechee Tech to be Highlighted by Environment Georgia Ogeechee Technical College will be featured in Environment Georgia’s statewide Renewable Energy 101: Tools for Moving Your Campus to 100 Percent Clean Energy report that will be distributed in January 2020. Ogeechee Tech has been... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
12/05/2019	Fundamental Carpentry Skills Class Helps Organization Open Its Doors Ogeechee Technical College’s Fundamental Carpentry Skills class built a step around the altar at the recently opened Total Victory Deliverance Church on 410 Zetterower Ave. When asked about the significance of real-world experience in the... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
12/03/2019	OTC awarded Two Certificates of Achievement by State of Georgia DOAS The Office of Fleet Management at the State of Georgia Department of Administrative Services recently recognized Ogeechee Technical College with two certificates at the Fleet Days event held in Savannah. On October 29, the College was... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
11/19/2019	Savanna Lodge Chosen as EAGLE Delegate Savanna Lodge, graduate of Ogeechee Technical College’s Adult Education Program, has been selected to represent Ogeechee Tech at the EAGLE (Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education) Leadership Institute to be held in Atlanta. The... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
11/12/2019	George W. Strickland Jr. Foundation recognized for Distinguished Service Award The George W. Strickland Jr. Foundation, a long-time supporter of the Ogeechee Technical College Foundation, was recently recognized at the TCSG Leadership Conference in Savannah as a Distinguished Service Award recipient for the college. ... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
11/12/2019	Funds Raised for Adult Literacy at Annual Golf Tournament The Ogeechee Technical College Foundation in conjunction with Ogeechee Tech’s Adult Education program recently held a reveal announcing that $22,500 was raised at the annual J. David Russell Memorial Golf Tournament at Forest Heights Country Club in... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
11/04/2019	Medical Assisting Students Participate in Public Health Screenings Medical Assisting externs at Ogeechee Technical College assisted a local physician by performing wellness screens for carnival workers on October 23 at the Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair. In an effort to combine real-life training and investment in the... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
10/24/2019	Community Pharmacist Celebrates Pharmacy Technician Week at Ogeechee Tech Ogeechee Technical College’s Pharmacy Technology Program celebrated Pharmacy Tech Day by inviting Mr. Mac Lofton, a long-time local PRN Pharmacist, to share his thoughts with pharmacy tech students. Lofton who recently retired from Fred’s... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
10/24/2019	Ogeechee Tech celebrates National Vet Tech Week In honor of National Veterinary Technician’s Week, Ogeechee Technical College’s Vet Tech program held their 15th Annual Veterinary Technology Open House on October 16. With over 125 people in attendance, the event, held by the OTC Student Chapter of... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
10/21/2019	Sean Payne named Executive Director for PR & Marketing at Ogeechee Tech Ogeechee Technical College has named Sean Payne the Executive Director for Public Relations and Marketing. Payne, who has been in this position since August 22, serves under Michelle Davis, VP for College Advancement, and oversees the PR and... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
10/15/2019	Hours of Operation Ogeechee Technical College is Open Monday through Thursday and Closed Friday through Sunday. For holiday and break schedules, visit the campus calendar. Main Campus: 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Library: 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Cattails Cafe:... Categories: About OTC Tags:
10/08/2019	Forklift Certification “Lifts” Hiring Potential of OTC Adult Education Students Adult Education and Continuing Education at Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) partner up to provide an Integrated Education and Training (IET) opportunity for Forklift Certification to Adult Education students in Bulloch, Evans and Screven counties. ... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
10/08/2019	Ogeechee Technical College Announces Two New Board of Trustees members Chad Avret Marty Holder Ogeechee Technical College announces the appointment of two new members of its Board of Trustees, as well as the full slate of officers and board members. Joining the Board of Trustees are Chad Avret and Marty... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
09/30/2019	Ogeechee Tech Business Management Accumulates Over 200 Service Hours Business Management students at Ogeechee Technical College accumulated roughly 200 service hours collectively while taking their Team Project course during this past Summer. The following organizations represent a sample of where students... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
09/30/2019	Medical Assisting Program Ranked 4th in Georgia The Medical Assisting Program at Ogeechee Technical College has been ranked fourth in the state of Georgia for 2019 by MedicalAssistantAdvice.com The ranking profile on MedicalAssistantAdvice.com had this to say about Ogeechee Tech, “Affordable... Categories: Uncategorised Tags:
09/18/2019	Dean Smith speaks to Evans County BOC about Adult Education and Family Literacy Week Samantha Smith, Dean of Adult Education at Ogeechee Technical College, announced recently at the Evans County Board of Commissioners meeting that Georgia’s Governor, Brian Kemp, signed a proclamation naming September 8-14, 2019 as Adult... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
09/18/2019	Foundation Scholarship Luncheon Held The Ogeechee Technical College Foundation recently held its annual scholarship luncheon in the Oak Room of the Natural Resources Building at the College. Forty students were recognized at the banquet for their academic achievement. In... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
09/12/2019	Finch named Director for Institutional Research & Planning Ogeechee Technical College has named Kathryn Finch the new Director for Institutional Research and Planning. Finch supports the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the Institutional Effectiveness division in the evaluation, planning, and budgeting... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
09/12/2019	City of Statesboro Recognizes National Surgical Technologist Week Pictured from left to right: Jennifer Witherington, Senior Academic Dean; Johnathan McCollar, Mayor of the City of Statesboro; and Terri Crosson, Surgical Technology Program Director Jonathan McCollar, Mayor of the City of Statesboro, has... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
09/12/2019	Thank you for your nomination Thank you for submitting your nomination for the 2022 Employee Awards!Award recipients will be announced and recognized at the Spring Term Faculty/Staff Meeting with a reception immediately following.Click here to return to the 2022 Award... Categories: About OTC Tags:
09/12/2019	Thank you Thank you for your donation to the Ogeechee Technical College Foundation!... Categories: Give to OTC Tags: Student Activities
09/12/2019	Diamond Award Nomination This award recognizes and honors an exceptional employee who goes the extra mile and exemplifies excellence in such things as customer service, innovation, improved efficiency, a positive attitude, teamwork, community service and exemplary service to... Categories: About OTC Tags:
09/12/2019	Instructor of the Year Award Nomination The Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction honors technical education’s most outstanding instructors. The award has been an ongoing statewide event since 1991 and is designed to recognize technical college instructors who make... Categories: About OTC Tags:
09/12/2019	Leadership Award Nomination This award recognizes and honors an exceptional employee who has shown leadership in contributing to the mission and success of Ogeechee Technical College.Deans, directors, managers, coordinators and other management personnel are eligible for the... Categories:* About OTC Tags:
09/12/2019	Support Staff of the Year Award Nomination This award recognizes and honors an outstanding employee who has made significant contributions to the mission and success of Ogeechee Technical College and brings attention to the importance of support personnel. Support Staff is defined as... Categories:* About OTC Tags:
09/12/2019	Adjunct Instructor of the Year Award Nomination This award honors an outstanding part-time instructor who makes significant contributions to the College through teaching, service and leadership in their fields. ... Categories: About OTC Tags:
08/29/2019	President Durden holds State of the College address Ogeechee Technical College President, Lori Durden, delivered a State of the College address on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. in the Joseph E. Kennedy Auditorium.President Durden began by discussing the progress that Ogeechee Tech has... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
08/19/2019	OTC Swears in New Police Chief Ogeechee Technical College President Lori Durden recently swore in Ryan McNeal as the college’s new Director for Campus Safety and Security/Chief of Police. Bringing over 17 years of law enforcement experience to his new position, McNeal will... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
08/13/2019	Ogeechee Tech anticipates enrollment increase as fall semester begins By Dal Cannady STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) - Another school in Statesboro is resuming classes as summer break draws to a close. Ogeechee Technical College opened their fall term on Monday with more students yet again.School leaders at Ogeechee Tech... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
08/08/2019	Medical Assistant Program listed Among Best in the Nation Click here to read the entire article:Top Medical Assistant Certificate Programs Ogeechee Technical College is among the top five Online Medical Assistant Certificate Programs. Selection was based on quality and online class offerings, as... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
08/08/2019	Current Student Menu List Below are the items listed in the Current Student Drop Down Menu: Account Assistance ANGEL Banner Web Bookstore Campus Calendar Campus Safety & Security Career Services Class Schedule Counseling Disability Services Financial Aid... Categories: Financial Aid Tags: Dental Assisting
08/07/2019	Georgia Southern & Ogeechee Tech sign agreements to provide more education opportunities Pictured from left to right: Dr. Carl Reiber, Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs; Dr. Kyle Marrero, Georgia Southern University President; Lori S. Durden, Ogeechee Technical College President; and Dr. Ryan Foley, Executive Vice... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
08/05/2019	Harrell Announced as new Resource Development Coordinator Christina Harrell has joined Ogeechee Technical College as Resource Development Coordinator and will work with the Ogeechee Tech Foundation, Inc. in support of scholarships and other programs at the College. Harrell most recently served as the... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
07/25/2019	Students Win Gold in SkillsUSA National Quiz Bowl Louisville, KY- The Ogeechee Technical College SkillsUSA team recently won gold in the prestigious SkillsUSA National Championships held this past June in Louisville, KY. The SkillsUSA competition was comprised of several highly competitive... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
07/25/2019	Funeral Service Student Awarded Scholarship Bobby Williford, a Funeral Service Education student at Ogeechee Technical College, was recently awarded the 2019 Memorial Scholarship given by the Selected Educational Trust. “Bobby is very deserving of this scholarship,” stated Michele Rupar,... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
07/25/2019	DeLoach Awarded 2019 Optician of the Year Ogeechee Technical College’s Deborah DeLoach has been named the 2019 Optician of the Year by the Opticians Association of Georgia. When asked what this award means to her, DeLoach responded, “I am humbled and honored to receive this award among... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
07/22/2019	Summer Fun Event Enriches the Student Experience The Student Affairs department at Ogeechee Technical College hosts a variety of events each year to enrich the college experience for students. Beckie Snyder, Administrative Assistant to Vice President for Student Affairs, plays a strong hand... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
07/10/2019	Gainful Employment Notice Ogeechee Technical College has opted to early implement the rescission of Gainful Employment Regulations published in 2014. The college officially implemented this rescission on July 15, 2019. Any remaining Gainful Employment links on marketing... Categories: Academics Tags:
07/08/2019	OTC Alumni Making a Difference for Local Youth at Beautcamp OTC alumni, Angeline Huff, Evangeline Huff Watkins, and Ayesha Washington-Ward recently held the 2019 Beautcamp. This free week-long event brought awareness of potential job possibilities and provided educational outlets for aspiring... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
07/01/2019	Blood Drive Held at OTC 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. Twenty seven total units were collected, including 19 whole blood units... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
07/01/2019	Davis in as VP for College Advancement Ogeechee Technical College president, Lori Durden, announced recently that Michelle E. Davis will assume the position of Vice President for College Advancement effective July 1, with the retirement of Barry Turner, who formerly held that... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
06/24/2019	Drivers Education program welcomes speaker Ogeechee Technical College’s Drivers Education program recently welcomed guest speaker Ron Main, who is with Advance Auto Parts, to speak with students currently in classes. Students under 17 years of age sign-up for Drivers Education Training... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
06/24/2019	Cool treats for a hot summer at OTC Student Support Services at Ogeechee Technical College recently hosted an ice cream social at the College. A variety of cold treats were provided for students and employees to help cool down and celebrate summer semester. In addition to the... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
06/24/2019	Time Capsule buried at OTC Ogeechee Technical College faculty and staff recently buried a time capsule on the grounds of the College’s new Industrial Technology Building. At the recent ribbon cutting and open house, wooden coasters commemorating the day were provided on... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
06/10/2019	Ogeechee Technical College among the best in the nation OTC’s Criminal Justice Technology AAS Degree is featured as one of the top online associates in Criminal Justice programs in the nation according to TheBestSchools.org for 2019. TheBestSchools.org connects prospective students with the best... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
06/03/2019	Solar charging station added at OTC A recent addition to the main campus of Ogeechee Technical College in Statesboro is an outdoor solar charging station. Acquired as part of a grant from the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority and the U.S. Department of Energy, the station can be... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
06/03/2019	OTC Nursing Students Hear from Nurse Manager Heidi Longenberger, a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and Nurse Manager at The Midwife Group Women’s Health and Birth Center in Savannah, was on the Ogeechee Technical College campus on June 3 to speak to students in the Practical Nursing program.... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
06/03/2019	OTC Foundation Scholarships Available The Ogeechee Technical College Foundation is offering a variety of scholarships for students at OTC. Funded through the Foundation’s annual iGot (I Give to Ogeechee Tech) fund drive, and by a number of organizations and individuals which have endowed... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
05/28/2019	Mental Health Awareness program shows off four-legged helpers At a recent Mental Health Awareness fair at Ogeechee Technical College, guide dog Boone, and Alyssa Evans (pictured right) had a chance to visit with OTC Vet Tech students, and Baylee, OTC Vet Tech instructor Billie Walker’s pet, which helps... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
05/28/2019	Manufacture Ready graduates first class Ogeechee Technical College, in conjunction with Evans County Schools, Jobs Unlimited, Inc., and the Heart of Georgia Regional Commission, held its first Manufacture Ready graduation on Tuesday, May 21st in the Joseph E. Kennedy auditorium at the... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
05/22/2019	Meet with Faculty Appointment Plus Appointment Plus software must be used to schedule an appointment with your instructor or advisor. Appointments can be scheduled for academic advisement session or for an instructor conference relating to a course. You will need to... Categories: Academics Tags:
05/20/2019	2019 Graduation Highlighted in Statesboro Herald ‘Keep dreaming … don’t fear failure’ Keynote speaker praises Ogeechee Tech’s 2019 graduating class ______________________________ JULIE LAVENDER/staffStatesboro Herald Ogeechee Technical College graduate Jarvis R. Jordan said “dreaming”... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
05/16/2019	Employees “Walk With the President” at OTC The FitLife program at Ogeechee Technical College celebrated the break between Spring and Summer semesters with a “Walk With the President” on Thursday, May 16. President Lori Durden and a group of employees started the day by walking around campus,... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
05/16/2019	Outstanding Alumni Recognized at OTC Ogeechee Technical College recently hosted an Alumni and Graduate Reception at the College’s Natural Resources Building to honor alumni who were nominated for awards, as well as students slated to graduate in May’s commencement. The OTC Alumni... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
05/13/2019	OTC’s Harris featured in 20 Under 40 Read Full Article at the StatesboroHerald: Contact Information BARRY TURNER Vice President for College AdvancementPhone: 912.681.5500 \| Email: bturner@ogeecheetech.edu... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
05/13/2019	OTC faculty treated to social Ogeechee Technical College faculty members enjoyed an end of Spring semester social and Teacher Appreciation Week event, complete with food, music, and games. “Our instructors are very dedicated, and work hard to take care of our students, so this... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
05/06/2019	Mental Health Fair Scheduled at OTC May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the Ogeechee Technical College Counseling Department is celebrating by hosting a Mental Health Resource Fair. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, “approximately 1 in 5 adults in the... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
05/06/2019	OTC Screven CTD ribbon cutting featured WTOC News Coverage Below: Watch Full Video Here Contact Information BARRY TURNER Vice President for College AdvancementPhone: 912.681.5500 \| Email: bturner@ogeecheetech.edu... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
05/06/2019	Alumnus to speak at OTC commencement Ogeechee Technical College Executive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, Dr. Ryan Foley, has announced that Jarvis R. Jordan will be the College’s keynote speaker at OTC’s commencement scheduled for May 16. The event will be... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
04/29/2019	Ogeechee Tech Featured in Georgia Trend Read Full Article Here Contact Information BARRY TURNER Vice President for College AdvancementPhone: 912.681.5500 \| Email: bturner@ogeecheetech.edu... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
04/29/2019	Ogeechee Tech to Hold Ribbon Cutting at Screven Commercial Truck Driving Complex Contact Information BARRY TURNER Vice President for College AdvancementPhone: 912.681.5500 \| Email: bturner@ogeecheetech.edu... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
04/29/2019	NTHS Inducts Twenty-One 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-one new members who achieved and maintained at least a 3.5 grade... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
04/22/2019	Briggs & Stratton Corporation Named Manufacturer of the Year ATLANTA – April 18, 2019 -- At a luncheon held today, Gov. Brian Kemp named Briggs & Stratton Corporation, located in Statesboro, Ga., the winner of the 2019 Manufacturer of the Year award in the category of Medium Manufacturer with 151 to... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
04/22/2019	William James Middle School Eighth Grader, Julia Basquin, Wins Third Place in 2019 Student Design Contest ATLANTA – April 18, 2019 — Julia Basquin, an eighth grader at William James Middle School, celebrated with Gov. Brian Kemp today at the Governor’s Awards Luncheon. Basquin won third place in the 2019 Manufacturing Appreciation Week (MAW)... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
04/22/2019	William James Middle School Eighth Grader, Aaliyah Lonon, Wins Second Place in 2019 Student Design Contest ATLANTA – April 18, 2019 — Aaliyah Lonon, an eighth grader at William James Middle School, celebrated with Gov. Brian Kemp today at the Governor’s Awards Luncheon. Lonon won second place in the 2019 Manufacturing Appreciation Week (MAW) student... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
04/17/2019	GED Transcript Request Georgia GED® Testing Program Transcript/Diploma Request Information The Online Request Form can be found at the following link: TCSG.edu/GEDtranscript Current information on ordering documents and office hours can be found at the following link... Categories: Uncategorised Tags:
04/15/2019	Ogeechee Tech Night at GSU Baseball Game Ogeechee Technical College faculty, staff, students, and families are invited to attend Ogeechee Tech night on April 23rd at the Georgia Southern University baseball game held at J.I. Clements Stadium. The Georgia Southern Eagles will play the... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
04/15/2019	Autism Awareness Ogeechee Tech recently observed World Autism Awareness Day. The day was created twelve years ago to spread autism awareness and acceptance. An information table with resources was available to students, faculty, and staff. Contact... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
04/11/2019	Now Offering New Programs Conservation Law Enforcement Combine your love of the outdoors with your interest in law enforcement by enrolling in OTC’s new Conservation Law Enforcement program. Think Natural Resources Ranger, and you have a rewarding career that helps keep our... Categories: Academics Tags:
04/09/2019	OTC Dental Assisting Student Named Hinman Scholar Kassy Clark, a Dental Assisting Student at Ogeechee Technical College, has been named as a Hinman Scholar. The Hinman Dental Society, since 1911, has sponsored the annual Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting in Atlanta, and has been granting scholarships... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
04/09/2019	OTC Dental Assisting Student Named Hinman Scholar Kassy Clark, a Dental Assisting Student at Ogeechee Technical College, has been named as a Hinman Scholar. The Hinman Dental Society, since 1911, has sponsored the annual Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting in Atlanta, and has been granting... Categories: Uncategorised Tags:
04/08/2019	Martin Chosen for Educator Institute Jan Martin, Director for the Radiologic Technology program at Ogeechee Technical College (OTC), was recently selected to be a member of the inaugural class for the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Educator Institute, a... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
04/08/2019	Adult Ed Visits Industrial Maintenance Program Students from the Adult Education program of Ogeechee Technical College recently toured the College’s new Industrial Technology Building. Industrial Maintenance instructor, Justin Goodman, shared information about career opportunities... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
04/03/2019	Leadership at Its Finest To have the opportunity to finish college courses while still in high school is an exceptional way to get ahead of the game. Blaize Minick, an 18-year-old high school senior at Southeast Bulloch High School, recognizes the benefits of Dual... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
04/01/2019	Ogeechee Tech Career Fair Ogeechee Technical College will hold a Career Fair on Wednesday, April 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Natural Resources Building on the OTC campus. Open to the general public, the annual career fair is held to assist college and graduating... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
04/01/2019	New Equipment in Biology Classroom Crystal Ivey, Biology instructor at Ogeechee Technical College, is pictured utilizing new equipment in her Biology class. In addition to new microscopes, Ivey also implemented a High Definition camera that connects to the microscope for... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
04/01/2019	Solar Installation Progressing Work is underway on a solar installation project at Ogeechee Technical College’s Screven County Technical Education Complex on Rocky Ford Road in Sylvania. The project is funded by the Solar for Schools Program through the Georgia... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
03/25/2019	Ogeechee Tech Team Successful in Competition Ogeechee Technical College’s SkillsUSA team recently attended the SkillsUSA Georgia Postsecondary State Conference in Atlanta. Twenty-three students, seven advisors, and two administrators represented the College at the annual convention.... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
03/25/2019	Ogeechee Tech’s iGot Campaign sets new record A local technical college celebrated a milestone Thursday afternoon. Volunteers with Ogeechee Tech’s annual iGot Campaign set a new record, raising more than $440,000. Volunteers went to businesses in Bulloch, Evans, and Screven counties on... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
03/25/2019	Hill Addresses Students Fred Hill, Director of Human Resources at The Sack Company, recently addressed students in the Adult Education program at Ogeechee Technical College. Hill’s message, entitled “Choices and Chains” (Choices, Habits, Automatic, Identity, Nature)... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
03/21/2019	The Emotionally Effective Leader Workshop Meet Your Instructor Jennifer Witherington is a leader in higher education who is on a mission to improve her own leadership skills and help others along the way. Jennifer is originally from Savannah, Georgia and has lived in Statesboro for... Categories: Continuing Education Tags:
03/21/2019	Apply for Free HOW TO APPLY ONLINE FOR FREE Visit www.ogeecheetech.edu/apply-to-otc To make the most of your application experience, review the information in steps 1 and 2 on www.ogeecheetech.edu/apply-to-otc When you are ready to apply, select Application for... Categories: Admissions Tags:
03/21/2019	Apply for Free (2) HOW TO APPLY ONLINE FOR FREE 1. Visit www.ogeecheetech.edu/apply-to-otc2. To make the most of your application experience, review the information in steps 1 and 2 on www.ogeecheetech.edu/apply-to-otc3. When you are ready to apply, select Application... Categories: Admissions Tags:
03/18/2019	Graduation Held at SCCI Screven County Correctional Institute (SCCI) held its first GED graduation on March 15, 2019. The 2019 graduates were honored by Ogeechee Technical College's Adult Education program, the Georgia Department of Corrections, family, friends, and the... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
03/18/2019	Eagle Send Off The Ogeechee Technical College Adult Education program recently celebrated the 2019 EAGLE Delegate, Cathleen Brown, with a special reception as she prepared for the statewide EAGLE Competition in Atlanta. Family, friends, students, and staff... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
03/18/2019	OTC sets Tuesday for iGot Community volunteers will team up once again Tuesday for the 2019 iGot (I Give to Ogeechee Tech) campaign. According to Russell Rosengart, Ogeechee Technical College Foundation president, volunteers will work in pairs as they call on local... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
03/11/2019	Dental Assisting Students Visit Local Schools Dental Assisting students from Ogeechee Technical College recently visited area Pre-K classrooms, including Brooklet Elementary, Bulloch Academy, Nevils Elementary, Sallie Zetterower Elementary, Southeast Bulloch High School, and Stilson... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
03/11/2019	Student Leadership Council Sponsors Soup Kitchen The Student Leadership Council (SLC) of Ogeechee Technical College recently sponsored the Statesboro Soup Kitchen at the First United Methodist Church in Statesboro. The participants cooked and served a hot lunch and dessert for more than 200 people.... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
03/11/2019	Fat Tuesday Event Held A Fat Tuesday event was recently held for students at Ogeechee Technical College in honor of Mardi Gras. Students enjoyed a fried chicken meal, and Mardi Gras themed decorations and party favors for the festive occasion. Student Activities... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
03/04/2019	Heart Health Month Observed In honor of Heart Health month, a Love Your Heart event was held in the Joseph E. Kennedy Lobby of Ogeechee Technical College. Information was available with tips for a heart healthy life, with healthy snacks and giveaways provided. Local... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
03/04/2019	Graduation Gala Held Ogeechee Technical College recently held its Graduation Gala in the lobby of the Joseph E. Kennedy (JEK) Building. Upcoming graduates had opportunity to order their cap and gown, and speak with Ogeechee Tech staff from the Alumni Association and... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
03/04/2019	Student Leadership Council Sponsors Blood Drive The Student Leadership Council from Ogeechee Technical College recently partnered with the American Red Cross of Southeast and Coastal Georgia to hold a blood drive on the College’s main campus. Twenty-eight units were collected, the most units... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
02/25/2019	WTOC Coverage: Building Unveiling STATESBORO, GA (WTOC) - Technical education is getting a little more “high-tech” in Statesboro. To view full video Contact Information BARRY TURNERVice President for College AdvancementPhone: 912.681.5500 \|... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
02/25/2019	Ogeechee Tech unveils new Industrial Technology Building ABOVE, Bulloch County Schools Career Technical and Agricultural Education Department director Julie Chance, takes a peek at one of the robots in the new mechatronics lab following Thursday's opening ceremony of the new Industrial Technology... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
02/25/2019	Nesmith Named Support Staff of the Year Libby Nesmith was recently named Ogeechee Technical College’s 2019 Support Staff Person of the Year. The Support Staff Person of the Year Award recognizes and honors an employee who has made significant contributions to the mission and... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
02/18/2019	STEM Night: Science and math made fun at Julia P. Bryant Staff and students from Ogeechee Technical College and Georgia Southern University brought learning to life Tuesday during STEM Night at Julia P. Bryant Elementary School. The event gave students at the school a taste of what's possible when... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
02/18/2019	Out to Conquer Members of Out to Conquer, Ogeechee Technical College’s gaming club, are pictured at Julia P. Bryant Elementary School’s STEM night. Members of the club recently volunteered at the event. Their display table included an interactive volcano,... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
02/18/2019	Woods Named Adjunct Instructor of the Year Brittny Woods, an adjunct Music Appreciation instructor, was recently named the 2018 Adjunct Instructor of the Year at Ogeechee Technical College. This award recognizes an outstanding part-time instructor who has made significant contributions... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
02/11/2019	Batton Addresses Students Denise Batton (pictured), Human Resource Generalist with Briggs and Stratton, recently spoke to students in the Industrial Systems Technology program at Ogeechee Technical College. Students from Matt Peacock’s Industrial Motor Controls class... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
02/11/2019	Bickerton Receives Leadership Award Molly Bickerton, Director of Admissions at Ogeechee Technical College, was recently presented with the Leadership Award at the Spring Faculty Staff Meeting. Her nomination read, “She is an intentional leader with a thirst to grow. She holds... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
02/07/2019	Ogeechee Tech Participates in Tech Fair Pictured from left to right are Ogeechee Technical College Technology and Institutional Support staff members, Daniel Corsivo, Laura Bradley, and Justin Martin, who recently served as judges for the Bulloch Regional Student Technology Fair.... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
02/04/2019	Discher Received Diamond Award Eileen Discher, Custodian in the Technology and Institutional Support Division at Ogeechee Technical College, was presented the Diamond Award at the Spring Faculty/Staff Meeting. The Diamond Award recognizes and honors an exceptional employee... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
01/31/2019	Walker Named Rick Perkins Winner Billie Walker, a Veterinary Technology instructor at Ogeechee Technical College, was recently named the College’s 2019 Instructor of the Year. This award, known as the Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction, is an annual,... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
01/30/2019	Veterinary Technology Attends Conference Ogeechee Technical College Veterinary Technology faculty, students, and Vet Tech’s latest furry addition, Amazing Baylee Grace, enjoyed networking and learning activities at the annual VMX, Veterinary Meeting and Expo conference, recently held... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
01/28/2019	Goal Winner Turns Adversity Into Motivation After being named Ogeechee Technical College's 2019 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner Thursday, early childhood care and education student Ruth Atchley gets a hug from nominating instructor Paula Clifton. - photo by... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
01/22/2019	Spring Semester 2019 Starts At Ogeechee Tech The Student Affairs Division at Ogeechee Technical College welcomed students back to campus for the start of Spring Semester 2019. Resource materials with information about college and community support as well as OTC give-a-ways, snacks and... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
01/17/2019	Homegrown Workforce Homegrown Workforce Ogeechee Technical College Serves Vital Role in Training Tomorrow’s Professionals Today Read More Here Contact Information BARRY TURNERVice President for College AdvancementPhone: 912.681.5500 \|... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
01/14/2019	OTC E-Gaming Team Finalist in eSports Open Invitational Out-To-Conquer, the e-gaming club of Ogeechee Technical College, recently made it to the the finals at the Wiregrass Paladins Wars eSports Open Invitational hosted by the Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Chapter of SkillsUSA. Eight teams... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
01/14/2019	Kent is Heavy Diesel Instructor Troy Kent is Ogeechee Technical College’s new Heavy Diesel Service Technician instructor. Born and raised in southern Idaho, Troy has been in heavy equipment operation and repair for more than 14 years, working with a wide range of diesel... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
01/14/2019	Brown Chosen As Eagle Delegate Cathleen Brown of Statesboro has been selected to represent Ogeechee Technical College at the EAGLE (Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education) Leadership Institute to be held in Atlanta. The Leadership Institute, a two-day event,... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
01/14/2019	Brown Chosen As Eagle Delegate (2) Cathleen Brown of Statesboro has been selected to represent Ogeechee Technical College at the EAGLE (Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education) Leadership Institute to be held in Atlanta. The Leadership Institute, a two-day event,... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
01/08/2019	Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism Management Resources These are journals that are available through GALILEO (www.galileo.usg.edu) for the area of HRTM. You can access them by going to GALILEO, click on Journals A to Z, then type in the journal title. Caterer and Hotelkeeper ... Categories: Library Tags:
12/13/2018	Pharmacy Technology Holds Pinning The Pharmacy Technology Program at Ogeechee Technical College recently held a Pinning Ceremony in the Joseph E. Kennedy Auditorium. The ceremony included a welcome, the Pharmacy Technician Oath, and words of encouragement from local guest,... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
12/11/2018	Dental Assisting Volunteers Services Front row L to R: Courtner Kirkland, Kassy Clark, Latordra Jacobs Back row L to R: Jasmine Troutment, Essence Albea, Danene Casdorph Dental Assisting students from Ogeechee Technical College recently volunteered their time and skills to... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
12/10/2018	NTHS Pinning Ceremony: Success Favors the Prepared Mind The National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) at Ogeechee Technical College recently conducted a pinning ceremony in the Joseph E. Kennedy auditorium to induct 17 new members into the organization. The organization advisor and Early Childhood... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
12/10/2018	Practical Nursing Holds Pinning The Practical Nursing program at Ogeechee Technical College recently held a pinning ceremony at the College. Twenty-three students were presented pins, which signify completion of the program of study. Family and friends were on-hand to watch... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
12/10/2018	Jordan Addresses Radiologic Technology Class Jarvis “JJ” Jordan, B.S., R.T.(R) ARRT, is a graduate of Ogeechee Technical College’s Radiologic Technology program. Currently, JJ works with GE Healthcare as their Clinical Imaging Specialist and Project Manager for Surgical... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
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12/05/2018	Radiologic Technology class holds pinning Back Row Left to Right: Tyler Chase, Mark Emig, Kaitlyn Elliott, and Daniel VealFront Row Left to Right: Sarah Yates, Tiffany Beckum, Cayla Wilson, and Brooke Meadows The Ogeechee Technical College Radiologic Technology Class of 2018,... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
12/03/2018	Nursing Students Assist with Vaccinations Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) Practical Nursing instructor, Jackie Howard, and OTC nursing students, assisted the Effingham County Health Department in administering influenza vaccinations to students and teachers in the Effingham County public... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
11/28/2018	OTC’s Mobley wins award Karen Mobley is shown with her GEAC award for Alumni Relations At the recent Georgia Education Advancement Council (GEAC) annual conference in Savannah, a number of awards were presented at a banquet on the final night. Karen Mobley, Executive... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
11/19/2018	Veterans Honored Veterans at Ogeechee Technical College were honored at a Veterans Day Barbeque held at the College. The luncheon, along with fun and games, was open to all student, faculty, and staff veterans, active military, and their families. Ogeechee Tech... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
11/19/2018	Students Attend Fall Leadership Conference Twenty-six Ogeechee Technical College advisors, student officers, and students from National Technical Honor Society (NTHS), SkillsUSA, Dental Assisting, Student Chapter of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians of America (SCNAVTA), Out... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
11/19/2018	Medical Assisting Holds Pinning Ceremony The Medical Assisting Program at Ogeechee Technical College recently held a pinning ceremony in the Joseph E. Kennedy Auditorium. Jennifer Witherington, Senior Academic Dean, provided the welcome, while Program Director, Michelle McCranie, gave... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
11/19/2018	Brewton Addresses Class Kristina Brewton, Counseling and Retention Coordinator for Ogeechee Technical College, recently held a class presentation for the Funeral Service Education program. The topic was professionalism and self-care. Brewton said, "Providing funeral... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
11/19/2018	Dental Assisting Provides Screenings The Dental Assisting students of Ogeechee Technical College, accompanied by instructors Yvonne Jenkins and Candace Kent, recently provided dental care to workers at the Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair. Jenkins and Kent performed dental screenings in... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
11/19/2018	Student Leadership Council Sponsors Soup Kitchen The Student Leadership Council (SLC) of Ogeechee Technical College recently sponsored the Statesboro Soup Kitchen at the First United Methodist Church in Statesboro. The participants cooked and served a hot lunch and dessert for 362 people.... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
11/12/2018	Presidents Volunteer at Event Ogeechee Technical College President, Lori Durden (left), Kiwanian Trish Tootle (center), and Georgia Southern University interim president, Shelley Nickel, are shown in the Kiwanis Pancake House at the recent Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair. Durden... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
11/12/2018	Out to Conquer Hosts Halloween Party Follow us on Facebook. Out to Conquer, Ogeechee Technical College’s gaming club, recently hosted a Halloween party. Almost 30 people were in attendance for the event held in the Out to Conquer Gaming Lab. Joey Haigh, an Automotive Technology... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
11/12/2018	Bulloch County students tour manufacturing plant By Dal Cannady Some middle schoolers in Bulloch County got a glimpse into jobs and places they might want to work one day. It may have been the first time some of the students really thought about what they want to do for a career and the... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
11/05/2018	OTC Students Build Halloween Project Students in the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) class at Ogeechee Technical College recently completed an Automated Monster-in-a-box project just in time for Halloween. Clay Martin, an adjunct instructor, built the box and assisted the... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
11/05/2018	OTC Medical Assisting students help fair workers Students from the Medical Assisting program at Ogeechee Technical College recently provided care to workers at the Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair. Prior to the workers seeing a doctor, the students performed vital signs and patient assessments on them. This... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
11/05/2018	Ogeechee Tech Holds Open House Ogeechee Technical College recently held a Fall Open House event to allow people to learn more about the College’s academic programs, student life, and the admission process. The drop-in event featured campus tours, the opportunity to... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
10/29/2018	Adult Education Event The Adult Education program at Ogeechee Technical College recently hosted a Lunch and Literacy event in Claxton. Lunch was provided and visitors were given information about adult education services available to their community, along... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
10/29/2018	Blood Drive Held The Radiologic Technology program at Ogeechee Technical College recently partnered with the American Red Cross of Southeast and Coastal Georgia to hold a blood drive at the College. Thirty nine total units were collected, including 35 whole blood... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
10/29/2018	Hurricane Supplies Delivered to Southwest Georgia Students, faculty, and staff at Ogeechee Technical College recently partnered with Bulloch Academy to collect and deliver needed supplies to victims heavily impacted by Hurricane Michael. Ogeechee Tech General Education instructors, Susan... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
10/22/2018	Adult Education Hosts College and Career Fair The Adult Education program at Ogeechee Technical College recently hosted a college and career fair at the Screven County Correctional Institution. Georgia Department of Corrections' Career and Technical Education Unit was also on hand to... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
10/22/2018	Veterinary Technology Program Hosts Event Maggie, Walker’s pet English Springer Spaniel, is pictured above. The faculty and students of the Veterinary Technology Program at Ogeechee Technical College recently celebrated National Veterinary Technician's Week. With more than 150 people... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
10/21/2018	OTC Commercial Truck Driving facility construction progresses Work at the site for Ogeechee Technical College’s new Commercial Truck Driving (CTD) complex is in full swing on Rocky Ford Road. The project will include a paved driving range for CTD students to practice their skills in operating big rigs, and a... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
10/15/2018	Ogeechee Tech Collecting Supplies Susan Pope and Matthew Gainous, General Education instructors at Ogeechee Technical College, are currently coordinating efforts to collect relief supplies for Hurricane Michael victims in Southwest Georgia. Faculty, staff, and students can drop items... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
10/15/2018	Ogeechee Tech Campuses Close in Preparation of Hurricane Michael Ogeechee Technical College was closed Wednesday and Thursday, October 10 and 11, due to the threat of severe weather from Hurricane Michael. With the safety of students and employees of paramount importance, administrators at the... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
10/08/2018	Scholarship Luncheon Held The Ogeechee Technical College Foundation recently held its annual scholarship luncheon in the Oak Room of the Natural Resources Building at the College. Thirty- five students were recognized at the banquet for their academic achievement.... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
10/08/2018	Pink Out Day Held Ogeechee Technical College held a Pink Out Day 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. Breast Cancer... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
10/08/2018	Bulloch County students tour manufacturing plant By Dal CannadySome middle schoolers in Bulloch County got a glimpse into jobs and places they might want to work one day.It may have been the first time some of the students really thought about what they want to do for a career and the... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
10/01/2018	Ogeechee Tech Receives USDA Grant The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Agency recently awarded a Rural Business Enterprise (RBEG) grant to Ogeechee Technical College. The USDA grant funds were used to purchase a tractor with precision agriculture... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
09/27/2018	Careers in the Classroom Pictured is Nurse Aide Instructor, Felicia Barefoot, as she addresses the Adult Education students on the different aspects of the Certified Nurse Aide program and what they can expect as full-time students. Adult Education students at Ogeechee... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
09/27/2018	Ogeechee Tech Participates in Math and Science Night William James Middle School recently hosted its annual Family Math and Science Night. Ogeechee Technical College faculty, staff, and students, along with other community partners, provided hands-on activities and games for the students. Contact... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
09/25/2018	Diesel Technology Click here to watch a Q&A with the Instructor, Gary Perttula GARY PERTTULA Heavy Diesel Technician Instructor Evans Technical Education Complex, Hagan, GA912.739.5369 gperttula@ogeecheetech.edu Visit the Online Catalog... Categories: Academics Tags:
09/24/2018	Rupar Featured in Southern Calls Magazine Funeral Service Education Instructor, Michelle Rupar, was featured in a recent issue of Southern Calls magazine. Click the image below to download the PDF of the article. Contact Information Barry Turner Vice President for College Advancement... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
09/17/2018	Surgical Technology Holds Pinning Graduates from the Surgical Technology program at Ogeechee Technical College recently celebrated with family, friends, and college faculty and staff at a pinning ceremony held in the Joseph E. Kennedy Auditorium. Surgical Technology instructors,... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
09/13/2018	Culinary Arts Graduate Featured in Statesboro Magazine Culinary Arts graduate, Elizabeth Sterling Morris, is featured in a recent issue of Statesboro Magazine. Click the image above to read more about Elizabeth. Contact Information Barry Turner Vice President for College Advancement Phone: 912.681.5500... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
09/13/2018	Student Leadership Council Sponsors Soup Kitchen The Student Leadership Council (SLC) of Ogeechee Technical College recently sponsored the Statesboro Soup Kitchen at the First United Methodist Church in Statesboro. The participants cooked and served Shepard’s Pie, green beans, rolls, and dessert... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
09/10/2018	Mayor Recognizes Adult Education Program Statesboro Mayor, Jonathan McCollar, and the City of Statesboro recently recognized Ogeechee Technical College's Adult Education Program in celebration of Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. Samantha Smith, Dean for Adult Education,... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
09/10/2018	OTC Participates in Downtown Event Laurie Muldrew (second from left), mathematics instructor at Ogeechee Technical College (OTC), speaks with attendees at the Downtown Getdown, an event recently sponsored by the City of Statesboro. The event provided entertainment, food... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
09/10/2018	Counseling Department Hosts Candid Conversation The Counseling Department at Ogeechee Technical College held its quarterly event, Candid Conversations, on August 27, 2018. This conversation about self-esteem was entitled, “What do you think of YOUr SELFie?” Pictured above is guest speaker,... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
09/04/2018	Funeral Service Education Hosts Tribute The Funeral Service Education department at Ogeechee Technical College is hosting a memorial tribute book signing for Senator John McCain in the Health Science South building. The book will be available through September 10th. Michelle Rupar,... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
09/04/2018	Waits Appointed to Foundation Board Barry Turner, Vice President for College Advancement at Ogeechee Technical College, recently announced the appointment of Grace Waits to the Foundation’s Board of Trustees. Waits is the Executive Director of the Screven County Chamber of Commerce. ... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
09/04/2018	Medical Assisting Holds Screenings Clinical students from the Medical Assisting program at Ogeechee Technical College are pictured above at Bulloch Headstart. The students assisted with vision, hearing, blood pressure, and hemoglobin screenings as a means of gaining experience... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
08/29/2018	New Student Orientation Schedule Bulloch County Natural Resources Building (2nd Floor) \| 912.871.1721 February 11-14 \| 3:00 p.m. February 25-28 \| 9:00 a.m. Evans County Evans Technical Education Complex \| 912.739.2959 Monday, February 4 \| 9:15 am Monday, February 11 \|... Categories: G.E.D./Literacy Tags:
08/27/2018	Student Leadership Council Sponsors Blood Drive The Student Leadership Council from Ogeechee Technical College, recently partnered with the American Red Cross of Southeast and Coastal Georgia to hold a blood drive on the College’s main campus. The drive exceeded the American Red Cross’s goal of... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
08/27/2018	Brower Appointed to Foundation Board Evan Brower of Screven County was recently appointed to the Ogeechee Technical College Foundation Board of Trustees. A native of Screven County, Brower is affiliated with his family’s business, Brower Tire. He graduated from Screven County High... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
08/27/2018	Ogeechee Tech Foundation Sponsors Business After Hours Ogeechee Technical College recently hosted Business After Hours at the College’s Evans Technical Education Complex in Hagan. Held in the Jack and Muriel Strickland Building, the Ogeechee Technical College Foundation sponsored the event.... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
08/20/2018	Ogeechee Tech Named Number One Online Community College in Georgia Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) has been ranked number one on a list of the best online community colleges in Georgia, according to TheBestColleges.org. Information on the site says that the higher education landscape is changing. With... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
08/20/2018	Sawhill Appointed to Executive Board Matt Sawhill, Area Manager for Georgia Power Company in Statesboro, was recently appointed to the Executive Board of Trustees for the Ogeechee Technical College Foundation. As Area Manager at Georgia Power, Sawhill is responsible for external... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
08/20/2018	Georgia technical colleges to participate in Solar for Schools Program ATLANTA – August 16, 2018. Ogeechee Technical College and Southern Crescent Technical College were selected by the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) to participate in the Solar for Schools Program and awarded $113,000 in... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
08/06/2018	Adult Education Participates in Back to School Events Ogeechee Technical College's Adult Education Program instructors and staff members shared smiles and supplies during the regional Back to School events. Students and their families in Bulloch, Evans, and Screven counties received free school supplies... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
08/06/2018	Practical Nursing Holds Pinning The Practical Nursing program at Ogeechee Technical College recently held a pinning ceremony at College. Twenty-two students were presented pins which signify completion of the program of study. Family and friends were on-hand to watch the students... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
08/06/2018	Canoochee River Clean-up Seated (l-r)- Cora Corbett and Brennan MooreStanding (l-r) Joe Smith, Taylor Mitchell, Mike Moore, Jewel Streeter, & Jenn WestNot picture – Casey McCall Corbett and Colby Zeigler On Saturday, July 14th, members of the Ogeechee Technical... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
07/30/2018	Student Organization Holds Fundraiser The Student Chapter of the National Association of Veterinary Technology in America (SCNAVTA) chapter of Ogeechee Technical College recently held a car wash at Anderson’s General Store to raise funds to attend the Veterinary Medical Expo (VMX). The... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
07/30/2018	Rad Tech Club Holds Fundraiser The Rad Tech Student Club at Ogeechee Technical College recently held a car wash fundraiser at Anderson’s General Store. Throughout the year, the Radiologic Technology students have various fundraising events to pay for professional memberships for... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
07/30/2018	Equipment Donated to Radiologic Technology Pictured above are Radiologic Technology students, Raegan Nail and Hollie Zeigler, with an Optilift portable x-ray machine, recently donated to the College by St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah. Jan Martin, Program Director for Radiologic... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
07/30/2018	Georgia Southern University IT Technicians Achieve CompTIA Certifications After three months of certification preparation training, taught by Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) instructor, Terry Hand, 18 computer/IT technicians from Georgia Southern University (GSU) earned their industry standard CompTIA A+ and CompTIA... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
07/23/2018	Business Leaders Tout OTC’s Impact Ogeechee Technical College joins forces with industry partners to carry out its mission. The College provides a qualified workforce for industry and in turn, industry provides employment opportunities for OTC graduates. Bobby Jones knows the... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
07/23/2018	Dual Enrollment Makes Sense for High School Students Georgia’s Dual Enrollment Program allows qualified high school students to maximize their education and career training by taking courses that earn college and high school credit at the same time. Under Dual Enrollment, students may take academic... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
07/18/2018	Briggs and Stratton Recruiting Event Held Denise Batton, Human Resource Generalist with Briggs and Stratton, is pictured above. Batton recently spoke at an employment recruiting event open to students in the Air Conditioning Technology, Automotive Technology, Construction and Electrical and... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
07/09/2018	Blood Drive Held The Red Cross mobile unit is pictured on campus. The Student Leadership Council and the Student Affairs Department at Ogeechee Technical College recently sponsored a blood drive for the American Red Cross. Nineteen units were collected to help save... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
07/09/2018	Ogeechee Tech Participates in Soup Kitchen Members of Ogeechee Technical College’s Student Leadership Council, Student Affairs, and various Ogeechee Tech student clubs recently volunteered at the Community Soup Kitchen held at the First United Methodist Church in Statesboro. The volunteers... Categories: Press Releases Tags:
07/09/2018	Kelly Anne Wimberly Memorial Fund established at OTC Pictured left to right, at the check presentation for the Wimberly Memorial Fund at OTC, are:Lawson Rushing (Kelly Wimberly’s son), Russell and Kay Wimberly, President Lori Durden, Will Rushing (Kelly Wimberly’s son), and Wimberly family... Categories: Press Releases Tags: