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Sheriff Randy Thorp
Sheriff Randy Thorp in uniform holding a blue number one foam finger

Licking County Sheriff Randy Thorp is now serving his fourth term in office, and he believes a great deal of his success can be credited to Central Ohio Technical College (COTC). “Growing up I thought about a career in law enforcement a lot, but I didn’t ...

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Bryanna Stigger
Brianna Stigger in Ohio Union

Like many teens, Bryanna Stigger was unsure of what career to pursue or what college to attend. COTC was close to home and affordable, so it was a convenient choice. It turned out to be a transformational choice. “COTC was the foundation of my career jour ...

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Jennifer McDonald
Jennifer McDonald with foam number one finger at the Licking County Chamber of Commerce office.

The president and chief executive officer at the Licking County Chamber of Commerce knows the value of a Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) education from both sides of the table. Jennifer McDonald is a COTC graduate. She received a business management ...

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Chase Ghiloni
Chase Ghiloni stands with arms crosses, smiling in office.

When Chase Ghiloni graduated from Newark High School in 2001, he didn’t think college was all that important. These days he has a different opinion. Ghiloni is now the vice president of marketing at First Federal Savings in Newark, Ohio, and credits his s ...

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DeLane King
DeLane King standing in front of police cruiser.

An interaction with a police officer during his youth made Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) alumnus DeLane King want to make the same kind of difference in his community. King is now a Granville police officer after starting his career with the Hebro ...

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Student & Alumni Career Fair

The Office of Career Development is hosting a Career Fair Tuesday, April 5th, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. in the Adena Gymnasium. The Career Fair is open to students and alumni of Ohio State Newark and Central Ohio Technical College. Do not miss ...

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Peace Officer Basic Training Information Meeting

COTC offers Peace Officer Basic Training programs have requirements students need to complete. Students must register for an information meeting to learn more about the application requirements. April 7, 2022 3:00 p.m. LeFevre Hall, #260 Learn more and re ...

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Public Safety Visit Day

Learn about the associate degree and certificate programs for public services and safety careers. Learn about the associate degree and certificate programs for public safety careers in criminal justice, fire science and law enforcement. Our skilled facult ...

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Community Intercultural Relations Conference

Save the date: Friday, April 8, 2022 Creating Inclusive Spaces Guest speakers: Leo Taylor, Sarah Buffie and Simone Crawley April 8, 2022 – virtual 8:15 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. Learn more. ...

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COTC to Offer Free College for Eligible Knox County Residents
3 women and 4 men standing together next to Knox Promise poster

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) promises to transform the lives of more students by making free college a reality for eligible Knox County residents. ...

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Registration Open for Blue Line Twilight Run 5K/10K at COTC

Registration is now open for the third annual Blue Line Twilight Run 5K and 10K, which will be held in person on Saturday, May 14, 7 p.m., at the Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) Newark campus. ...

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Vickie Sant
Vickie Sant sands in the COTC Knox campus lobby for a portrait.

Little did Vickie Sant know, when she began working for Mount Vernon’s First-Knox National Bank in 1976, that in January 2019 she would retire as the bank’s first female president. In fact, her experience at First-Knox was her first exposure to accounting ...

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Ashland University BSN

COTC campus visit mdambros@ashland.edu Michelle D'Ambrosio Healthcare Alford Center ...

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Indiana Wesleyan University

COTC campus visit sara.thompson2@indwes.edu Sara Thompson Healthcare Alford Center ...

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Marketing Office Wins National Awards

The Office of Marketing and Public Relations at Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and The Ohio State University at Newark won four awards in the 37th annual Educational Advertising Awards. The national competition recognizes the field of educational m ...

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Franklin University

COTC campus visit greg.haskins@franklin.edu Greg Haskins Healthcare, Business & Information Technology, Public Services & Safety Hopewell Hall COTC Campus Gateway ...

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Independence Day Concert and Fireworks Return
Fireworks erupt against a black sky above the Warner Center.

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and The Ohio State University at Newark are excited to announce the much-anticipated return of the Independence Day Concert and Fireworks Celebration on July 3. ...

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Fire Science and EMT Information Meeting

COTC offers Fire and EMT programs students can complete on-campus or at a partnering facility. Register for an information meeting to learn more about application requirements and locations where the program is offered. This meeting is required for anyone ...

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Akron University BSN

COTC campus visit bonnett@uakron.edu Pamela L. Bonnett Healthcare Alford Center ...

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Electrocardiograph Technician Certificate

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COTC Knox Campus Visit Day April 26
One male and two female students walk in front of Montgomery Hall in Coshocton

Earn a degree or certificate in many of Ohio’s fastest-growing fields as you train for a meaningful career you’ll love, upskill and advance, or even start a bachelor’s degree. At Central Ohio Technical College (COTC), your goals are our goals; our small c ...

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The Ohio State University at Newark

Virtual session Register for virtual session allen.1484@osu.edu Pamela Allen All Academic Fields Virtual Session ...

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There's Still Time to Register for the Blue Line Twilight Run

Run to support two local causes at the third annual Blue Line Twilight Run 5K and 10K, which will be held on Saturday, May 14, 7 p.m., at the Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) Newark campus. Online registration is available at go.cotc.edu/bluelinerun ...

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Scholarship and Student Leadership Dinner

Join us to celebrate your investment in our students and the significance of our scholarship program with this year's deserving scholarship recipients. Also, help us recognize the recipients of this year's student leadership awards. The John Gil ...

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Otterbein University

COTC campus visit haleigh.depalma@otterbein.edu Haleigh DePalma All fields of study Hopewell Hall COTC Campus Gateway ...

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Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technology Information Meeting (virtual)

COTC now offers a bachelor's degree in diagnostic medical sonography technology. Learn about this three-year accelerated degree program and application requirements at an information meeting. register ...

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Healthcare Visit Day

Are you interested in learning more about working in healthcare? Join us for a small group, on-campus Healthcare Visit Day for students interested in learning more about working in healthcare. Unsure whether you want to pursue a career in healthcare? Stil ...

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Six Honored with COTC Legends of Loyalty Awards
Legends of Loyalty award recipients standing in line.

At its 50th anniversary gala on April 9 in the John Gilbert Reese Center, Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) presented six Legends of Loyalty awards to individuals — and, for the first time, a local business — in recognition of their dedication to the ...

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Coshocton Campus Visit Day April 29
Two female students use a Bunsen burner in a laboratory at COTC's Coshocton campus.

High school students and adult learners can register for an upcoming visit day to tour Central Ohio Technical College’s (COTC) Coshocton campus, see equipment and labs, engage with faculty and staff, and learn about the certificates and degrees now offere ...

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Randy Thorp, Mark Weiner and Nick Shuster
Two men in police uniforms and one man in a suit stand inside a courtroom of the Licking County Courthouse.

On May 12, 2017, as the nation’s eyes were drawn to the tragic scene of a shooting at Pine Kirk Care Center in Kirkersville, Ohio, three Central Ohio Technical College alumni played instrumental roles in helping to contain the situation and navigate its a ...

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