OCTC Manufacturing Programs

05/29/2026

Mold your destiny at OCTC! Dive into hands-on training, chase high-demand careers, and seize real opportunities. OCTC’s Advanced Manufacturing & Skilled Trades Programs equip you with skills that make employers say, "You're hired!" Craft a future that fits you like a glove. Start your journey now—apply today!

05/28/2026

Build Your Future with OCTC’s Advanced Manufacturing & Skilled Trades Programs -
Hands-on training. High-demand careers. Real opportunities.

At Owensboro Community and Technical College, our Advanced Manufacturing & Skilled Trades programs are designed to help you gain the skills employers are looking for — fast. No matter which program you’re interested in, OCTC can help you turn your passion into a career.

Why Choose OCTC?
> Hands-on labs and real-world training
> Industry-recognized certifications
> Flexible class options
> Affordable tuition and financial aid opportunities
> Connections to local employers and career pathways

Programs Include:
* Welding Technology
* Electrical Technology
* Engineering & Electronics Technology
* Air Conditioning Technology
*Computerized Manufacturing & Machining
* Automotive Technology
* Diesel Technology
* Engineering & Electronics Technology
* Industrial Maintenance
* Computer Information Technologies

Your future starts here — and the skilled trades are building it.
Train locally. Learn by doing. Start a career that matters.

Apply today or schedule a campus tour with our recruiter.
Call 270.852.8618 or email [email protected] to schedule.

05/26/2026

YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE. TODAY.

Don't wait for the "perfect time" to invest in yourself. Summer is a great opportunity to start exploring career options, gain valuable skills, and prepare for your next chapter.

OCTC’s Advanced Manufacturing & Skilled Trades programs provide hands-on training designed to help students build confidence and prepare for careers in high-demand industries.

Ready to learn more? Tour campus, ask questions, and take the next step today.

05/26/2026

Be sure to come check out our OCTC table at the Kentucky Career Center - Green River - Owensboro Career Fair tomorrow at 3 PM!

✨ Plot twist… this could be the week everything changes!

The Open Doors Career Fair is calling your name!

📅 Date Wednesday, May 27
⏰ Time 3 to 6 PM
📍 Location Kentucky Career Center Green River

One event. One conversation. One opportunity to change everything 👀


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05/26/2026

Did you earn an AA/AS degree from OCTC during the 2023–2024 academic year and have not transferred to a four-year college by Summer 2025? Please share your transfer-related experience and get up to $50 Amazon gift cards! Complete the survey here: https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4UyJf4huxVyuSqy

05/26/2026

Owensboro Community & Technical College is making it easier for students to enroll for fall classes with Express Enrollment Tuesdays, offered weekly through August 4 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) is making it easier for students to enroll for fall classes with Express Enrollment Tuesdays, offered weekly through August 4 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Designed with busy adult learners in mind, these one-...

05/26/2026

Please join us in congratulating Marty Higdon, Professor for OCTC’s Electrical Technology program, on being recognized with the 2026 Award of Excellence from KCTCS at this week’s annual KCTCS Professional Development Conference!

This outstanding recognition reflects Marty’s dedication, passion, and commitment to student success, excellence in education, and preparing the next generation of skilled professionals. We are proud to have educators like Marty who inspire, lead, and make a lasting impact both inside and outside the classroom.

Congratulations, Marty, on this well-deserved achievement! Your OCTC family is celebrating with you! 👏

05/25/2026

Honoring Heroes. Building Futures. Explore Your Path at OCTC.

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who gave so much for our country and our future. As we remember and reflect, we also look toward the opportunities ahead.

Whether you're ready to launch a new career, strengthen your skills, or explore a new path, OCTC’s Advanced Manufacturing & Skilled Trades programs provide hands-on training designed for today’s workforce. From learning in state-of-the-art labs to building real-world skills that employers need, your future starts here.

Discover where your next step can take you. Stop by the START center tomorrow on the main campus and explore where OCTC can take your future.

05/22/2026

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate Danny Moseley's retirement, marking 27 years of dedication to OCTC's Computerized Manufacturing and Machining program, and for sharing reflections on his remarkable career.