Orange Technical College – Train for an essential career.
In many industries, the answer to the question “what if?” guides certain decisions or leads to massive, industry-wide changes. While there is some risk involved in exploring the “what if?” of an industry, modeling and simulation (M&S) helps to … Read More
On May 8, 2019, Orange Technical College participated in the first annual “signing day” for construction students who have accepted jobs in the construction industry when they graduate. Thanks to Klein Tools and SkillsUSA we were able to join a national movement to share the value of skilled trades training … Read More
Maybe you’re nearing the end of your high school career, or you’ve been out of school for a few years now. You’re not sure what your next step is going to be, but you know that you’re not particularly … Read More
Congratulations to Career & Technical Education Hospitality and Culinary programs for receiving Hospitality Education Grants from the Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association. Grant recipients were recently recognized during an awards ceremony.
Olympia High School’s new NAF Academy of Hospitality & Tourism (represented by instructor David Weigle and CTE career … Read More
I have lost count of the number of folks who have asked me when I am planning on retiring-if I was easily offended, I might be insulted by the question being asked so often-LOL!
I know part of the reason they ask is because I joke about it all the … Read More
My name is Meagan Jones and I am currently a 24-year-old, labor and delivery and NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) nurse, and quite frankly, I am living my dream. Telling this story, I honestly don’t know where to begin, but I do know this one thing – to OCPS Career … Read More
If you had the opportunity to get a head start on your career, would you take it? Dual enrollment programs are designed to do just that. Through a dual enrollment program, a high school junior or senior has the option of taking postsecondary-level … Read More
On March 15, 2019, Student participants from across Orange County gathered at Orange Technical College (OTC) – Mid Florida Campus to compete against former allies, friends and classmates in a real-world cyber security challenge with only one team capable enough to “Capture the Flag”.
“This is the future of cyber … Read More
Believe it or not, after 7 months, my wife Sandi and I are pretty much moved back into the house and loving every bit of the remodel. The pain and the angst of the process are all but forgotten each time we walk into the new kitchen or bathroom and … Read More
The workforce is changing. One of the most significant ways that it’s changing is in the amount of education needed to get into a particular field or career. Between 1980 and 2015, the number of people working in careers … Read More