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News June 8, 2026

Peace Officer Basic Training Graduates Honored

The 13 cadets collectively scored better than 95% on this year’s state certification exam, and every graduate has either solidified or is pending employment with an agency in central Ohio.

News May 20, 2026

Promise Programs Honored with Innovation of the Year Award

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) recently earned a 2025-26 Innovation of the Year Award for the development of its Promise programs, through which students in its service region who exhibit financial need can receive free tuition. The award is presented by the League for Innovation in the Community College, an international nonprofit dedicated to encouraging and rewarding innovation in the community college environment.