Talent Ready Grant
The Talent Ready Grant is offered through a partnership with the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) to support students who have financial need, are enrolled in a short-term certificate that may be completed in less than one year (less than 30 credit hours), and leads to a certification or a workforce credential in an in-demand job or career. The grant is intended to assist in covering the cost of tuition and fees (up to $2000) and is a limited fund that will be awarded until funds are exhausted.
Blue Line Superhero Run
5K, 10K and 1-Mile Family Fun Run
The Blue Line Superhero Run, a collaboration between COTC and the Licking County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO), honors law enforcement personnel as they begin National Police Week. Proceeds from the Blue Line Superhero Run will benefit COTC’s Officer Thomas W. Cottrell Jr. Award for Character and Dedication to Public Service and the LCSO’s Stuff the Backpack fund.
Peace Officer Basic Training – Learning Outcomes
Statement of Purpose
The purpose of the peace officer
basic training program at Central Ohio Technical College is to
prepare qualified individuals for entry-level positions
as peace officers through knowledge-based learning,
demonstrated skills proficiencies, experiential learning through
structural simulation, and practical experience in an ethical and
professional manner consistent with federal, state and
local laws enabling them to meet the Ohio Peace
Officer Training Commission requirements and
allowing successful graduates of the program to take the
state certification exam.
Officer Thomas W. Cottrell Jr. Award
The Officer Thomas W. Cottrell, Jr. Award for Character and Dedication to Public Service is given out at each Peace Officer Basic Training graduation ceremony during the academic year. The selection of the recipients is based on many factors including, but not limited to, academic success and overall leadership and character.
The $1,000 award assists the recipient with equipment purchases and other expenses associated with beginning a career in law enforcement.