Alumni Holiday Celebration
The Alumni Holiday Celebration is a festive holiday gathering open to COTC alumni and their guests held annually on the Newark campus in early December. Network with other alumni over hors d’oeuvres, holiday desserts and refreshments.
The event includes the presentation of the Outstanding Alumni Award, the Transitions Alumni Award and the John C. “Jay” Barker Community Service Award. Learn more about the alumni awards, nominate someone or view recipients.
The 2026 Alumni Holiday Celebration will be held on Dec. 3 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the John Gilbert Reese Center. Please register by Nov. 23, 2026.
Career Services for Students and Alumni
The Office of Career Development and Experiential Learning Services assists students and alumni of Central Ohio Technical College with individualized career planning and consultation with job search strategies, labor market information, assistance in preparing quality resumes and cover letters, help in developing effective interviewing skills, information on employers’ expectations, and career assessment for undecided students.
Adena Recreation Center Alumni Membership
Working out at the Adena Recreation Center can help improve your health and keep you motivated!
In addition to helping you to burn fat and calories, cardiovascular exercise also helps to strengthen your heart and prevent against risky medical conditions. We offer various services to help you meet your fitness goals. We can help you add variety to your routine to decrease boredom, which is one reason people quit exercising. You can also meet other people who can help keep you motivated.
Alumni Owned Businesses
The businesses below are owned all or in part by alumni of the Central Ohio Technical College.
COTC Alumni Scholarship
The COTC Alumni Scholarship was established by COTC alumni to benefit a new or returning COTC students. Your tax-deductible gift to the scholarship fund can be a special way to pay it forward or honor a faculty or staff member who positively impacted your educational experience.