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From OCC’s Smith Theatre to Italy, Local Student to Train with Broadway Professionals
OCC student Kalen Rogers is one of only 12 individuals from across the country – and the only community college student – selected to spend two weeks in Italy for a prestigious Broadway intensive.Rogers will sing, act and dance with an elite group of students at the Broadway Al Monte Musical...
OCC Invites High School Seniors to Participate in National Signing Day Event April 17
Event Honors Students who Commit to a Career and Technical Education Program for Fall 2024 SemesterOCC is hosting its Second Annual National Signing Day event April 17 for high school seniors to sign a “Letter of Intent” to pursue a degree or certificate in one of the College’s Career and...
OCC Launches Supply Chain Management Program Beginning Fall 2024
From grocery shortages to issues securing computer chips for new cars, appliances and more, supply chain issues have been at the forefront over the past few years. Manufacturers, retailers and consumers are all experiencing the impact and high costs.The news is not all bad. These challenges have...
OCC Chancellor Scholarship Open for 2024 Graduates
Online information session offered March 7; scholarship application deadline is March 31, 2024Oakland Community College is awarding $200,000 in tuition and fees to select Oakland County 2024 high school seniors and graduates of adult and alternative education programs with its annual Chancellor’s...
Start Your Someday: Register for OCC Summer and Fall Classes
Summer registration opens March 6; Fall registration opens March 27 for new students, and those looking to transfer credits as guest students.With almost 70% of job applications requiring a degree or credential, getting a degree matters. Increase your earning potential and save money by completing...
OCC Culinary Instructor Named Michigan’s Educator Pastry Chef of the Year
Newest Top ChefThe American Culinary Federation Michigan Chefs de Cuisine has named OCC Chef Greg Stroker as the 2023 Educator Pastry Chef of the Year. The dedicated Baking and Pastry instructor shares his craft at Oakland Community College’s Culinary Studies Institute. The annual award pays...
Train for High-Demand Jobs in 14 Weeks or Less, Free to Qualified Individuals
Learn about OCC’s Short-term Training in Automotive, Allied Health and Manufacturing at February Info SessionsInformation sessions are being offered this month for upcoming short-term training programs at Oakland Community College. Programs include Allied Health, Automotive and Manufacturing. The...
Oakland Community College Announces New Mascot
Whooo could it be? The wise old owl has spoken.Meet Talon, OCC’s new mascot! With its large forward-facing eyes, sharp claws and great wings, Talon is ready to rule the roost. With Talon in the house, OCC’s old mascot, Rudy the Raider, retires after nearly 60 years. The original mascot drew...
Black History Month: Listeners Inspired at African American Read-In
Strength. Freedom. Courage. Perseverance.Those are just some of the key messages conveyed during OCC’s African American Read-In on Feb. 6. OCC faculty, students and special guest Dr. Bernice A. King – youngest daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. – read excerpts of inspiring books and...
OCC Community Volunteers at Food Pantry During MLK Jr. Day of Service
Oakland Community College staff embraced the spirit of the MLK Jr. holiday, a national day of service, by volunteering on Friday, Jan. 12 to unpack, sort, date-check and stock the OCC Give or Take Pantry at the Orchard Ridge campus.The pantry is available to OCC students or staff who may be experiencing...