Osceola Technical College

09/01/2026

A huge thank you to Missy Ortega for treating our staff to her delicious homemade cookies! 🍪❤️

Your thoughtful generosity and kindness truly brightened our day. We appreciate you taking the time to bake and share such a sweet treat with our team. Thank you for making our workplace a little sweeter!

08/28/2026

🔥 From Graduate to Career: Welding Technology

Graduation may be the finish line for school—but it can be the starting line for your career. 🎓➡️🔧

🔥 Why Welding? Local employers need skilled welders to help build, repair, manufacture, and maintain the infrastructure and products our community depends on. Your skills can go beyond the classroom—and straight into the local workforce.

🎓 Alumni Success: From learning the fundamentals at oTECH to putting those skills to work, our graduates show what’s possible when you combine hands-on training with determination and a career-focused mindset.

📍 For recent graduates: If you’re wondering “What’s next?”, you don’t have to leave Osceola County to find your answer. A skilled career could be waiting for you right here at home.

👉 Ready to turn your skills into a career? Explore Welding Technology and enroll at oTECH today!

Recent grads: What’s one career or skill you’d love to pursue after graduation? 👇

08/27/2026

🇺🇸 From Service to Skilled Career: HVAC/R

Veterans know how to solve problems, stay mission-focused, and get the job done. Those skills can open doors to a new career right here in Osceola County. 🔧

There’s a growing need for skilled HVAC/R technicians across our local community—from keeping homes comfortable to helping businesses and facilities operate efficiently.

At oTECH, veterans can build on the skills they already have while gaining hands-on training for a career in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration.

🎓 From Veteran to Career Success: For veterans who have made the transition from military service to the classroom, oTECH provides an opportunity to turn discipline, technical experience, and a strong work ethic into in-demand career skills.

📍 Why stay local? Osceola County needs skilled HVAC/R professionals. Your next mission could be helping keep our community’s homes, businesses, and facilities running smoothly.

🇺🇸 Your service prepared you for the mission. oTECH can help prepare you for what’s next.

👉 Ready to take the next step? Explore HVAC/R training and enroll at oTECH today!

Veterans: What skill from your military service has helped you most in your civilian career? 👇

08/26/2026

💊 Career Spotlight: From oTECH Student to Instructor

Sometimes, your career journey comes into a full circle. 💙

Meet Ms. Hampton, a Pharmacy Technician instructor at oTECH—but before she was teaching students, she was one herself!

Years ago, Ms. Hampton walked into oTECH as a student with a goal of building a career in healthcare. Today, she’s back in the classroom as an instructor, working alongside the very instructor who taught her years ago. Talk about a full-circle success story! 🎓➡️👩‍🏫

For working adults in Osceola County, Ms. Hampton’s journey is a reminder that where you are today doesn’t have to determine where you’ll be tomorrow. With career-focused training, you can gain the skills to pursue new opportunities while making a difference in your own community.

💊 Pharmacy Technicians are an important part of our local healthcare workforce, helping pharmacies and healthcare teams serve patients throughout Osceola County.

🌟 Her story started as an oTECH student. You could start here, too.

👉 Ready for your next chapter? Explore Pharmacy Technician training and enroll at oTECH today!

What career would you pursue if you knew it was never too late to start over? 👇

08/25/2026

🩺 Career Spotlight: Medical Assisting

Ready for a career change that makes a difference right here in Osceola County?

Your next chapter could be in healthcare. 💙 Medical Assisting offers career changers an opportunity to build practical skills, support patients, and become part of the growing local healthcare workforce.

📍 Why Osceola? Local healthcare providers need skilled, compassionate professionals—and your new career can start close to home.

🎓 Student Success: Imagine going from wondering “What’s next?” To confidently step into a healthcare career with hands-on training and the skills employers are looking for. At oTECH, students gain career-focused training designed to help turn a fresh start into a real opportunity.

🚀 Ready to make your move? Explore Medical Assisting and take the first step toward your new career at oTECH.

👉 Enroll today and start building your future in Osceola County.

What would motivate you to make a career change—better opportunities, meaningful work, or a fresh start? Tell us below! 👇

08/24/2026

🎓 Osceola County High School Seniors: Your Future in Healthcare Starts Here! 🩺✨
With healthcare professionals in high demand throughout Central Florida, Osceola Technical College's Practical Nursing program offers a direct pathway to a meaningful career while helping meet local workforce needs. Whether you're ready to enter the workforce after graduation or continue your education in healthcare, OTECH can help you achieve your goals.
✅ Hands-on training
✅ Industry-experienced instructors
✅ Real-world clinical experience
✅ Career opportunities right here in Osceola County
Ready to turn your passion for helping others into a profession?

📍 Enroll at Osceola Technical College (OTECH) today and take the first step toward becoming a nurse.
💬 High school seniors, what excites you most about a career in healthcare: helping others, job stability, career growth, or making an impact in your community? Share your thoughts in the comments!

08/05/2026

Interested in the healthcare industry ❓ Then, join our phlebotomy course at ALCO and prepare to take the RPT exam to receive your certification in phlebotomy! 💉

For more information, call 📞 Esther Jimenez (407) 870-4617

To learn more about our programs, visit: alco.osceolaschools.net

07/31/2026

Nineteen students from Osceola County high schools graduated last week from the iBuild Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program at Osceola Technical College’s St. Cloud Campus. The six-week program introduced students to careers in utility and construction industries through hands-on experiences and ex...

07/25/2026

07/23/2026

🌟 Senior Spotlight: Erika 🌟
PATHS - Professional and Technical High School | Osceola Technical College
CTE Program: Pharmacy Technician

Erika is being recognized as a Senior Spotlight in the Pharmacy Technician program through Osceola Technical College and PATHS for her outstanding work ethic, skill development, and professionalism throughout the program.

Erika has consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication in both classroom and lab settings. She has mastered key hands-on pharmacy skills such as pill counting, medication reconstitution, and inventory management. Her strong understanding of these tasks has also allowed her to support and assist her peers, helping others grow and succeed in the program.

During her internship at Prescriptions Unlimited, Erika exceeded expectations by confidently applying all of her pharmacy skills in a real-world setting. She showed professionalism, accuracy, and responsibility while working in a clinical environment.

After graduation, Erika plans to enter the workforce in either a compounding or hospital pharmacy. She also intends to continue her education to become a pharmacist, further building on the strong foundation she has developed through the program.

🌟 Erika is a true example of success in Career and Technical Education, demonstrating the skills, mindset, and dedication needed for a bright future in healthcare.