Skipping the Traditional Path, Building a Robotics Career 06/23/2026 09:35:56 AMJames Barrett standing in front of robotics machineJames Barrett decided to forgo the four-year university route and forged a great career by earning his Robotics degree at OCC while gaining experience in the workforce. trueWhen James Barrett graduated from high school, he faced a decision familiar to many students: pursue a traditional four-year university or take a different path. AlumniRoboticsWhen James Barrett graduated from high school, he faced a decision familiar to many students: pursue a traditional four-year university or take a different path.