The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association’s Central Florida Chapter convened with the Hospitality Educators of Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) at the illustrious Valencia’s Downtown Campus. The purpose of this meeting was to unveil and discuss a collaborative initiative to enrich students’ educational journey for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year.… Read More
Orange Technical College Celebrates National CTE Month
Train for an in-demand career
Since 1933, OTC has continued to grow and evolve, always focused on improving students’ lives and positively impacting workforce needs here in Central Florida. Throughout our five technical college campuses, you can learn the industry skills needed to start an in-demand CAREER, attain your high … Read More
OTC Alumni: David’s Story (CNC Operator)
After I graduated from Orange Technical College, I was hired as a CNC operator by a federal contractor named SFI Inc., where we make parts for different companies including but not limited to Lockheed Martin, Luminar Technologies, and Perry Baromedical. I started as an entry-level machine operator, and within a … Read More
What Will You Learn in Medical Assisting?
The healthcare field is booming, with plenty of career opportunities for people interested in medicine and helping others. One healthcare job that’s in particularly high demand is that of a medical assistant. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that opportunities for medical assistants will increase by 18% over the next … Read More
A Day on the Job in Medical Billing/Coding
Is a career as a medical biller or coder, also called a medical records specialist for you? If you’re looking for fulfilling, stable employment, the answer might be yes. A career in healthcare is usually a steady one, with lots of room for growth and advancement.
Medical billers work in … Read More
What Do You Need to Become a Welder?
Welders are skilled tradespeople who know how to cut and join metal parts. They work with specialized tools and play a critical role in the construction of vehicles, machinery, and electronic devices. If you enjoy working with your hands, are detailed-oriented, and want a stable job with room for growth, … Read More
What Are the Main Elements of an HVAC System?
HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems keep buildings and homes comfortable. The systems heat the interior of a building when the weather is cool and cool off interiors when temperatures outside climb. HVAC systems also filter the air and help control humidity levels.
If you’re interested in training to … Read More
5 Reasons to Get Your GED
Every year, people have to leave high school before graduation for various reasons. If you were one of them, it’s not too late to go back to school and earn a GED.
The GED process involves taking and passing four tests, on subjects including science, math, social studies, and … Read More
Is a Career as a CNA for You?
Health care continues to be one of the fastest growing industries in the U.S. Its speed of growth means that there are going to be plenty of opportunities for people who want to work in the field. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the industry will add more than … Read More
Skills Based Training
Do you need to spend four years in school to get a job? For years, people have heard that the best way to get a fulfilling career was to go to a traditional four-year school and graduate with a degree.
The thinking has shifted in recent years, though, particularly as … Read More
You must be logged in to post a comment.