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Dominion Energy workers install utility poles at OCtech. Dominion Energy donated and installed utility poles, transformers, wire, a rescue manikin and other materials to establish an on-campus pole farm, giving students access to realistic, hands-on training that mirrors industry standards.

OCtech, Dominion Energy partner to launch new electrical lineman training program

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College has partnered with Dominion Energy to launch a new electrical lineman training program at the college. “This program was created to meet a growing regional workforce need and to strengthen the pipeline for skilled utility workers,” said Dr. Stephanie Dauway, OCtech’s associate vice president of academic and ...

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New study shows S.C. technical colleges deliver strong return and keep talent in-state

A new independent study finds the SC Technical College System delivers a strong return on public investment while playing a critical role in keeping skilled workers in South Carolina. The return on investment study, conducted by the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business, quantifies the economic impact ...

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OCtech’s Fall 2025 Honor Students

The following individuals have been named honor students for the fall 2025 academic term at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College: President’s List (full-time) Blackville: Patrick Abbott, Autumn Davis, Promise Henderson Bowman: Cadence Westberry Branchville: Natalie Berry, Cadence McAlhany, Rebecca Mills Cameron: Matthew Barron, Stephanie Bird Charleston: Haley Keen Columbia: Nicole Gibbon, Cory ...

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OCtech ranks first among S.C. technical colleges for graduate earnings

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College ranks first among South Carolina’s technical colleges and within the top 10 of all higher education institutions in the state for inflation-adjusted earnings four years after graduation, according to College Scorecard data released this month by the U.S. Department of Education. The data is now being used ...

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OCtech receives $5,000 from Georgia-Pacific

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College has received $5,000 from Georgia-Pacific to benefit students in the college’s Electronic Instrumentation, Industrial Electronics and Mechatronics programs. Pictured are, front row, from left, Jamey Gowdy, human resources manager, and Aubrey Morrison, senior human resources manager, at Georgia-Pacific – Clarendon, with OCtech program coordinators Nathan Raulerson (IET), ...

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OCtech receives $64,000 from Apprenticeship Carolina

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College has received $64,000 from Apprenticeship Carolina to train new and current employees at local industries. AB Construction Group LLC will use the grant funds for commercial driver’s license training, Allied Air Enterprises for electrical skill building and Orangeburg County Emergency Medical Services for emergency medical technician instruction. ...

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Save the Date for Fine Wines and Food on Oct. 20

The Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College Foundation will hold its annual Webber Evening of Fine Wines and Food from 7 to 10 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, at the Orangeburg County Conference Center on Russell Street in downtown Orangeburg. Guests will enjoy a night of fabulous food and drink and have the opportunity ...

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OCtech Names Summer 2025 Honor Students

The following individuals have been named honor students for the summer 2025 academic term at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College: President’s List (full-time) Cameron: Christopher Langston Cordova: Emily Nettles Florence: Nick Ferrigno Gaston: Tammy Wesley Holly Hill: Cristianna Caplinger Mullins: Anaclaire Owens Orangeburg: Brayden Bone, Ebony Corley, Sa’diamond Gibson, Dwight Washington Santee: ...

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OCtech Joins Metallica Scholars Initiative

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College is proud to announce its selection as one of 15 nationwide recipients to join Year 7 of the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI). Supported by a generous $75,000 grant aimed at enhancing persistence and retention in its nursing programs, this grant will provide scholarships and support services ...

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OCtech Summer Graduation is July 31

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College will hold its summer 2025 graduation ceremonies Thursday, July 31, on campus in Roquemore Auditorium. The 1 p.m. ceremony will honor the college’s Nursing and Health Career graduates. Graduates of Arts and Science, Business, Education, Computer Technology, Criminal Justice, Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Technology programs will be ...

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