Onondaga Community College has been selected as an education partner for Amazon's Career Choice program, which provides hourly employees access to pre-paid tuition to learn new skills for career success at Amazon or elsewhere.
Amazon's Career Choice program meets individual learners…
Marcos Molina figured his opportunity to earn a college degree had passed him by. He had graduated from Fowler High School in 2012 and come to Onondaga Community College where he majored in Computer Science. Three years later, he was out of school. "I thought I was done. I was maxed out on…
Onondaga Community College's Office of Diversity Services recently recognized the Ann Felton Multicultural Leadership Award winners. Both were chosen due to their continued leadership in displaying an appreciation of diversity, inclusivity, equity, and respect for all people, as did Ann…
Onondaga Community College Architectural Technology Alumni spanning six decades came together earlier this month to reminisce about their time on campus, their careers, and where life has taken them since they were students on Onondaga Hill. "There were 5 or 6 here from my class. It was a nice…
The company which designed one of Onondaga Community College's eye-catching learning spaces was recognized recently for its outstanding work. Holt Architects received an award from the Organization of the American Institute of Architects for its…
Stephen Dugas' face lights up when he remembers what being a part of baseball's Little League World Series was like nine years ago. "It was an amazing experience. We got to meet teams from all around the world and hang out with them. You could play Mario Kart with kids from Japan or Chinese…
Electric vehicle maker Tesla is bringing a job training program to Onondaga Community College. The news was announced during a press conference December 12 in the Atrium of the College’s Whitney Applied Technology Building. New York State Senator David Valesky (D-Oneida) and Assemblyman Al Stirpe (…
A 64-year-old vehicle has brought a new sense of energy to OCC's Automotive Technology program. "This is a cool project. I like taking old stuff and making it new again," said Auto Tech student Brandon Jones (Whitesboro HS). "I've been enjoying working on it. I'm looking forward to getting it up…
Three years ago when alumnus Ryan Beckley '98 returned to Onondaga Community College as Chair of Automotive Technology, the program’s enrollment was, in car terms, a clunker. There were about a dozen students in the entire program, and by the end of the academic year only three would earn their…
Onondaga Community College President Dr. Casey Crabill, Interim Provost and Senior Vice President Anastasia L. Urtz, J.D., Keuka College President Amy Storey, and Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Bradley Fuster, D.M.A. today signed a Dual Admission and General Transfer Agreement…
Mark Tryniski is passionate about the time he spent at Onondaga Community College, how it impacted his life, and how it continues to impact the lives of thousands of people just like him. “I believe in OCC very deeply, the quality of the education, the affordability, the accessibility, and the…
On a chilly December afternoon former OCC student Ben Mauro heated up the campus with hot guitar riffs and good advice for current students. Mauro is a former OCC music major and highly sought-after live guitar player who has spent the last 15 years touring with Lionel Richie. Mauro came to campus…