OCTC Manufacturing Programs

08/26/2026

HAPPY NATIONAL DOG DAY!
Around here, we believe every good dog deserves a job to do — and every good career starts with the right skills.

Whether they're guarding the shop, supervising the toolbox, inspecting every project, or keeping their human coworkers motivated, dogs have a way of making hard work a little better.

In the OCTC Manufacturing and Skilled Trades Programs, we know a thing or two about being hands-on, dependable, and ready to get the job done.

So today, we're giving a shoutout to the four-legged members of the skilled trades workforce.

Now it's your turn!
Does your pup think they're the shop supervisor? Maybe they're your best garage buddy, quality-control inspector, or the official "break time" coordinator.

Drop a picture of your four-legged coworker in the comments!
Let's see the dogs behind the people who keep our community moving. Bonus points for pups caught on the job!

Happy National Dog Day from OCTC Manufacturing and Skilled Trades Programs!

08/24/2026

Don't miss out on this week's One Stop Resource Shop Event on Thursday, August 27th from 10 AM - 12 PM. OCTC Manufacturing & Skilled Trades Programs will be set up in front of the Riverpark Center downtown along with The Center and other amazing community partners. See you there!

08/23/2026

What does your future look like?

Maybe it’s working with your hands. Maybe it’s operating cutting-edge technology. Maybe it’s fixing what’s broken, building what’s next, or solving problems that matter.

Whatever your path looks like, the OCTC Manufacturing and Skilled Trades Programs can help you build the skills to get there.

From welding and machining to automotive, diesel, electrical, HVAC, industrial maintenance, engineering and electronics, and information technology, there’s more than one way to build a career.

Find your path. Build your skills. Build your future.
Something hands-on is waiting for you.

08/22/2026

Are you ready to UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL?
If you're ready to turn your passions into a purpose, now is the time to take the first step towards a brighter future!

Welding Technology Multi-Term Enrollment is OPEN at OCTC!

Multi-term enrollment lets you plan ahead and keep your momentum going as you build the hands-on skills employers are craving.

Learn to weld. Build confidence. Master your craft.
Prepare for a career in a field where skilled workers are in high demand.

Your future is calling.📞 Will you answer?
Explore Welding Technology through OCTC Manufacturing and Skilled Trades Programs and get started today.
Call our recruiter for more info or to schedule a tour and see what it's all about at 270-852-8618.

08/21/2026

Student fest is next week! Stop by the IIC Lobby Aug. 25 & 26 from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. for free food, campus resources, and a chance to connect with the OCTC community! See you there!

08/21/2026

08/21/2026

READY TO BUILD SOMETHING REAL?
Your hands. Your skills. Your future.

Welding is more than sparks and steel. It’s a hands-on career that can take you from the shop floor to high-demand industries, with skills employers are looking for.

Learn it. Master it. Get to work. - Welding Technology at OCTC
Your future isn’t going to build itself.

It's not too late! Enrollment is still open for Fall and there are spots available in the 2nd bi-term. Find your path today. Contact our recruiter, Laura Jones at [email protected] if you'd like to see campus first with a tour or call 270-852-8618.

08/20/2026

One semester is just the start. Ready to turn precision, technology, and problem-solving into a career? CMM Multi-Term Enrollment is open at OCTC. Start building your skills in Computerized Manufacturing & Machining and keep your momentum going from one term to the next. Learn the machines. Master the skills. Build your future. Your next move starts here.

08/20/2026

THE FUTURE OF MANUFACTURING ISN'T COMING. IT'S ALREADY HERE AT OCTC.

Step into Computerized Manufacturing & Machining (CMM) at OCTC and get hands-on with the technology driving modern manufacturing. From CNC machining and precision manufacturing to advanced digital tools and automated systems, you'll learn how today's manufacturers turn ideas into real-world products.

This isn't just learning how to operate machines; it's learning how technology, precision, and problem-solving come together to build what's next.

Cutting-edge technology. - In-demand skills. - A career with possibilities.
Ready to build your future? Call 270-852-8618 to book your personal tour today. Explore CMM at OCTC Manufacturing and Skilled Trades Programs.