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Manufacturing Day: OCC Preparing Workforce of Tomorrow
WJR celebrates Manufacturing Day with first-ever live broadcast on an OCC campus. More than 1,000 high school students saw the future and learned how they could be part of the world of advanced manufacturing. Oakland Community College already is preparing the workforce of tomorrow. By 2024, 800,000...
From OCC Athlete, to Coach … to Athletic Director
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – OCC Athletic Director Jamie Corona began here as a student studying liberal arts and playing softball, graduating with her associate’s degree in 2004.“Looking at all my options after graduating high school, I really thought that OCC was the best option for me based...
Chancellor Tells Inauguration Audience it’s “OCC’s Time to Shine”
OCC celebrates inauguration.
OCC Inauguration Ceremony
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan — Oakland Community College will host the inauguration of Chancellor Peter M. Provenzano, Jr.. His investiture as OCC’s ninth chancellor will take place Thursday, Sept. 27, at 5:30 p.m. during a ceremony at OCC’s Smith Theatre, Orchard Ridge campus, 27055 Orchard Lake...
OCC Faculty Give Back Over the Summer
SOURCE: OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE FACULTY ASSOCIATION – Oakland County, Mich. – Many may have taken a break from the classroom, but for OCC faculty members, summer was a time not for rest but revival through travel, professional development and their support of local community causes.On...
Students Connect in LIVE Q&A with Astronauts on Space Station
WHAT Oakland Community College and Lake Orion High School students have the rare opportunity, on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, to ask questions of two astronauts currently residing on the International Space Station. This event includes college and high school students in live Q&A downlink...
OCC Students Carve Icy Niche in Winter Competitions
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – Winter competitions are not for the faint of heart. Competitors must bring skill, endurance, agility and fearlessness to win. When your teammates and rivals pack chain saws, razor sharp chisels and hand saws: talent, ability and creativity on the ice becomes crystal...
Oakland Community College Names New Chancellor
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – Oakland Community College announces the appointment of Peter Provenzano to the position of Chancellor. Provenzano joined Oakland Community College in 2014 as Vice Chancellor of Administrative Services and a key member of the College's executive leadership team. Since...
OCC Awarded Gold Veteran-Friendly Status
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – Oakland Community College was awarded Gold Veteran-Friendly status by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) for its commitment to supporting the needs of student veterans and dependents. This is OCC's second consecutive award; the first award received was for...
OCC Students Achieve 100% Pass Rate on Certified Exam
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – Oakland Community College (OCC) has received the annual merit award from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) for achieving a 100% pass rate on the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam for the annual cycle ending July 31, 2017.The...