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Archana Rajendran
Archana Rajendran standing next to ultrasound machine.

I almost gave up. I thought maybe this job wasn’t for me,” said Rajendran. “However, my instructors stood ...

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Tim Blunn
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and a career path that can take you in many different directions,” he said. He also noted the ...

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Chase Ghiloni
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First Federal. Ghiloni said a person he had met through COTC asked if he would be interested in the ...

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Angela Simmons

organizational skills and training to get where I am now,” said Simmons. “By being relatively inexpensive and ...

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Sheriff Randy Thorp
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said Thorp. “It’s in my hometown. It’s here in Licking County, and I’m proud of Newark and Licking ...

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Bryanna Stigger
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to provide support and encouragement. “COTC impacted my life because it transformed my career,” said ...

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

jobs,” said McDonald. “The students that graduate from COTC go right into jobs and are very prepared. ...

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COTC Graduate Realizes Dream
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experience at COTC. It was a perfect match,” she said. “I was blessed with amazing instructors, clinical ...

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Why COTC

Of those employed, 89% said their education prepared them to be successful in their job. We’re here ...

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A Dream in the Night
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had gotten an email from me about being unable to finish an assignment,” said Haynie. Goudy remarked ...

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Kennard Haynie Jr.
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had gotten an email from me about being unable to finish an assignment,” said Haynie. Goudy remarked ...

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A Career to Build
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staff,” said Ollish. Despite her anxiety, Weber trusted them and agreed to go through with the clinical ...

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Kori Caughenbaugh

opportunity to watch my younger brother, Colt, finish out his senior year of high school baseball,” said ...

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COTC Nursing Instructor Receives National Educator Award
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital. “COTC is definitely a cut above the rest,” said Gualtieri. “The faculty has ...

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Academy is First in Nation to Immerse Mid-Level Leaders in Success Models

Rittner said, in the hopes that some sessions can be held in person. The OACC represents the presidents ...

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COTC Announces Teaching Excellence Awards
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still in high school,” she said. “There’s a universal desire for education among this diverse and wonderful ...

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Governor DeWine Announces COTC Awarded $161,266 Grant for Medical Training
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sector is critical to the economic sustainability of both Knox and Licking counties,” said COTC President ...

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Not Just About the Degree
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architectural engineering field,” said Pierce. “The faculty has really helped me overcome challenges to achieve ...

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COTC Registered Nursing Grads Achieve 100% Pass Rate on National Licensing Exam

average pass rate. “We are extremely proud of our graduates in achieving this recognition,” said Annie ...

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Jeff, Julie and Collin Pillow

right fit for him. “I wanted a college that was not too expensive and not too big,” said Collin. “I need ...

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COTC Student Veteran Stories
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awesome.” As for his educational journey, Glass said it has been nice to “freshen my brain up” with ...

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COTC Exceeds Enrollment Goal Despite Uncertainties of COVID-19

here to help you,” said Berry. “And for recent high school graduates wanting to earn a four-year ...

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College Credit Plus

College Credit Plus (CCP) is the dual-enrollment program in Ohio that provides students in grades 7-12 the opportunity to earn college and high school credits at the same time by taking courses at Central Ohio Technical College (COTC). This program enhanc ... CCP Student Guide: “My coworkers talk about stuff I already know,” she said, referring to what she learned in her ...

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COTC Dean Receives National Leadership Award
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on the health of our communities,” said Walker. “COTC is committed to providing access to quality ...

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Thomas J. Evans Foundation Helps Central Ohio Technical College Secure New Building

local access to higher education for career training as well as transfer degrees,” said Sarah Reese ...

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COTC Provost Appointed to National Commission on Economic and Workforce Development
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to COTC’s academic programming, institutional structures and delivery of support services,” said COTC ...

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Licking County Library to Begin Offering Lifelong Learning Classes for Area Seniors

seniors in Licking County,” said COTC President John M. Berry, PhD. “COTC is very proud of the phenomenal ...

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COTC Recognizes Three Alumni with College Awards
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a springboard for me to go on and get my bachelor’s degree. You’re never too old to learn,” he said. “At COTC ...

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Ohio State Newark/COTC Student Food Pantry Use Soars During Pandemic
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needs of our students on campus,” said White. “It’s not our students that should change; it’s the ...

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POBT Instructor and Alumnus Works to Make a Difference Inside and Outside the Classroom
White male in bullet proof vest smiling at camera, COTC instructor and alumnus Jason Weaver

of training opportunities. Weaver summed up his philosophy in all things that he does when he said ...

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