Career Center
Enrollment at OTC through the Career Center is an excellent way for eligible high school students to get a jumpstart on their college education, engage in career exploration, prepare for a community college or four-year university, and develop skills needed in today’s global economy and workforce. It is estimated that over 85 percent of jobs require training or education past high school. Whether a student plans to pursue a certificate, two or four year degree, or perhaps enter the world of work after completion of high school, the Career Center can help students develop skills. Specialized programs of study are available to high school juniors and seniors. Students are instructed by many of the area’s top career and technical educators. Students use state-of-the-art equipment and experience hands-on skills learning. Each year the Director of the Career Center awards OTC scholarships to outstanding seniors representing each of the career and technical education programs.
It is recommended that students determine their interests, skills and abilities before selecting a program of study at OTC. OTC’s Career Center Counseling and Assessment offers free career testing and counseling that helps prospective high school students explore program options. Students are better prepared to make program choices based upon interests and individual strengths and weaknesses. To schedule a career assessment, see a high school counselor or call Career Center Counseling and Assessment at 447-6983.
For more information about each of the programs we offer, please see our programs page.
- Forms
- Secondary Scheduling Procedure (.pdf)
- Referral Form (.pdf)
- Parent Permission Form (.pdf)
- Grievance Procedures and Rights and Responsibilities Form (.pdf)
Career Center Program Guide (2009-2010) (.pdf)
Career Center Program Guide (2008-2009) (.pdf)
Career Center Application (2009-2010) (.pdf)
Contact Susan Blakey, Assistant Director - Career Center Programs and Assessment, at 417-447-8123 for additional information.
