The P-TECH program has given Christian McKay a head start on his career. He's already working as a Mechanical Technician at Carrier while attending Onondaga Community College. "I was always interested in technology. I thought this would be a great pathway to start and get into the field.…
In less than three months, Cooper Dawson will earn his associate degree in Mechanical Technology and walk into a full time job at Novelis, an aluminum mill in Oswego. "I'm super excited. It feels really good. A year ago I had…
It seems hard for Emmalee French to believe that just five years ago she was in the 8th grade, learning about the amazing opportunities the P-TECH program presented. Today she's in her final semester at Onondaga Community College, completing work toward her Electrical Technology degree. By…
As a member of Central Square High School's class of 2020, Faith Johnson knows classmates who are wrapping up their freshman year of college and on their way to a career... some day. Thanks to the P-TECH Program she is on a different path. She'll receive her associate degree in Electrical…
Grant Williams knew P-TECH was for him when he listened to a presentation about it while in the 8th grade at Mexico Middle School. "I was taking an Intro to Engineering type of class at the time and I really enjoyed it. The P-TECH program sounded like something I would be interested in doing."…
Sadie Lurcock has loved math for as long as she can remember. "When I was in second grade I got to be the teacher's helper and help everyone with math. I was like, 'yup... this is it.'" By the time she got to high school and started hearing about the P-TECH program, she realized she could turn…
Onondaga Community College Campus is getting ready to celebrate the solar eclipse!
One month from today, on April 8, the "Total Eclipse Party" will be held on the west quad. Planned activities include:
OCC Musicians playing a medley of eclipse-related songs including "Total Eclipse of…There’s a new showcase highlighting the outstanding performances of OCC’s student-athletes. It’s the Onondaga Athletics Wall of Inspiration.The wall is located in Allyn Hall next to the Southwest YMCA. It observes top performances by both current and past Lazer Athletes.It features a stunning…
Matt Forger is an Onondaga Community College Alumnus who has mastered the technical side of recording music. His credits include the top selling album of all-time, Michael Jackson's Thriller. So how did he go from Central New York to becoming a world-class music producer, mixer, engineer, sound…
Onondaga Community College's Storer Auditorium was home to a unique graduation ceremony this week. Twelve women were celebrated for completing the Real Life Rosies program. They were trained in a variety of skills that will help them grow professionally and provide them with opportunities for…
Members of the OCC campus community came together to give back as part of the annual "Onondaga Day of Service." Students, faculty, and staff took advantage of opportunities to assist through both on-campus and off-campus projects. A total of 161 students and 35 employee volunteers participated!…
Do you feel the urgent need for a cookie? How about a quiche to share with fellow students or co-workers? Perhaps a cup of soup is what you want, or a pizza you can cook later. Bechamel has it all!
The Hospitality Management major's student-run retail store is open for…