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Increased Demand for Skilled Trades Training and Education at OCC
Students earning a certificate, two-year degree or apprenticeships find good paying careers in manufacturing and health sciencesCommunity colleges have long-been associated as a good place for students to get started. Many take general education credits to continue their studies at a four-year institution,...
OCC Breaks Ground on New Culinary Arts Building on Royal Oak Campus
The 78,000 square-foot three-story expansion will feature unique teaching-demonstration kitchens and a third-floor restaurant where student cuisine will be served overlooking downtown Royal OakOCC has broken ground on a 78,000 square-foot addition that will house the College’s award-winning Culinary...
OCC Alum Receives Foundation for Surgical Technology Scholarship
Carries out dream to make a difference and help others Newly certified surgical technologist, Mariel Matthews, is one of 31 national scholarship recipients awarded by the Foundation for Surgical Technology. The Oakland Community College graduate is also the only Metro-Detroit recipient and, proudly,...
OCC, Lawrence Tech Sign Pre-Engineering Transfer Agreement
Joint articulation agreement makes it easier for OCC students to complete engineering bachelor’s degree at Lawrence Technical UniversityOakland Community College (OCC) and Lawrence Technological University (LTU) have announced a pre-engineering articulation agreement making it easier for OCC graduates...
OCC Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
Series of Events and Proclamation Highlight Career Opportunities In celebration of the U.S. Department of Labor’s National Apprenticeship Week, Nov. 14-18, OCC is hosting a series of events to highlight the benefits of Registered Apprenticeships. These events address area workforce challenges...
Free, One-Hour Online Seminars with Tips and Techniques for Individual Success
OCC’s Counseling department is offering a series of fall seminars providing insights and inspiration on better time management, choosing the right career path, and steps to improve your academic success. These seminars include access to free resources in career exploration as well as seminars...
OCC’s Latest Theatre Production Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Held in November
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, a new and shocking version of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale of love and horror, is set to take stage at Oakland Community College in November.The show will be held 7:30 p.m., November 10, 11, 17 and 18 at Smith Theatre, Orchard Ridge Campus. Alex Sprinkle, an...
OCC Celebrates Native American Heritage Month
The history of Native Americans is extraordinarily long and significant, dating thousands of years and persisting after the pre-Columbian Era. OCC students, employees and the community are invited to join in honoring this rich history and the culture and contributions of our nation’s first people....
Detroit Economic Club Brings Members, National Manufacturing Speaker to OCC
The Detroit Economic Club brought back its in-person meetings and nearly 180 manufacturing and business leaders to Oakland Community College’s Auburn Hills campusThe Detroit Economic Club (DEC) hosted the President and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Jay Timmons, with a...
OCC Leads Higher Education Student Assessment Consortium in Michigan
As higher education institutions grapple with the reality of an ever-changing academic landscape, college and university faculty and staff remain steadfast in their commitment to student learning. More than ever, educators, academic leaders and accrediting bodies depend on student learning assessment...