Press Releases and News
For more information on OCC, resources, and contact information, please visit our News Media Resources page.
Western Oakland County Parenting Education Fair
Event Features a Dozen Strategies and a Dozen-Plus Speakers for Parents Preschool through 12th Grade.OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – November 6, 2015 – Parents, educators, teachers, administrators and childcare workers are invited to the Western Oakland County Parenting Education Fair, from 7:30...
OCC Continues Goldman Sachs “10,000 Small Businesses” Initiative
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – Oakland Community College (OCC) received tangible recognition of its role in the Goldman Sachs “10,000 Small Businesses” (GS10KSB) initiative with a renewed consortium agreement.The GS10KSB program currently operates in select markets across the U.S. The initial...
“Almost Maine” Features Huge Cast, Great Mix of Talent
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – With a cast of 19 characters, ages 20-something to 70-something, OCC's production of “Almost Maine” promises to be funny, magical, whimsical and completely charming—and a great play for all ages.Running Nov. 12 – 28, “Almost Maine’ is comprised of nine short...
OCC Students Receive IT Certification in First Exam Offering
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – Oakland Community College is proud to announce 16 students have been awarded certification through the College’s new Computer Information Systems (CIS) Department Microsoft IT Academy. OCC launched the program last winter at its Auburn Hills campus and provided the...
OCC Forensics Students Winners in Intercollegiate Competition
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – Participants from nine colleges and universities across Michigan recently came to Oakland Community College to participate in a forensic tournament and workshop. The event focused on competitive speech and performance in four categories: Prose Interpretation, Informative...
OCC Connects Students and Businesses at the Work Zone Job Fair
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – Oakland Community College (OCC) is holding its annual employment event “OCC Work Zone Job Fair,” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, October 16, on the Royal Oak campus.What makes this event different from other job fairs? In addition to inviting student, alumni and...
Math and Science Author to Speak at OCC Lectures
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – Oakland Community College is pleased to present award-winning author, journalist and TV producer Simon Singh for two free public lectures, October 21 and 22. Singh, who specializes in science and mathematics, will appeal to anyone interested in math in the world around...
OCC Approves New Jobs Training Funds
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – Oakland Community College recently entered new agreements with eight companies in Oakland County to provide training and funds for training 693 new employees under the Michigan New Jobs Training (MNJT) program.OCC will provide the training in a variety of areas to include...
OCC Reaches Agreement with Operating Engineers Local 324
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – The Oakland Community College (OCC) Board of Trustees approved a two-year collective bargaining agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 324, at its September 15 regular meeting.The agreement provides each member with an ”off-schedule”...
OCC Culinary Program Off To A Great Fall Start
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – OCC’s Culinary Studies Institute has kicked off the 2015-16 academic year with a bountiful lineup of offerings and events.Join us for special fall events. Alumni Guest Chef Dinner, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m. with celebrated Michigan Chefs Steve Allen and Chuck Rachwitz of...