Ouachita Technical CollegeAbout OTC Whether You're wrapping up your high school career or You've been out of school for a while, you may already know that a college education is more important than ever. In fact, earning a college degree is the best investment you can make toward realizing your career goals and achieving greater success in life. That's why Ouachita Technical College is ready to equip you with the education you need to succeed. As a growing two-year college, OTC provides excellent and affordable programs to suit every interest and need. Our curriculum includes career training, continuing education, transfer options, and custom-designed training for business and industry. For over 30 years, OTC has been dedicated to providing residents of Arkansas a quality education that supports the economic needs of our state. The accomplishments of our students and the contribution of education to their hopes and dreams is proof of the power of education to change lives and shape the future. We extend the opportunity to become part of a dynamic and growing college and community. We're here. Come and grow with us. Academic Programs  OTC
is committed to educational quality and to meeting the needs of its
service area. The purposes of OTC's programs are to develop competent
workers for initial employment, to upgrade the skills of those already
employed, and to provide a foundation of thinking and analytical skills
to meet the requirement of society's expanding knowledge base. OTC also offers basic skills instruction for students who request or require academic support and/or study skills to assist them in successful completion of a regular program of study. Check out all of our educational opportunities! Top 10 Reasons to Attend OTC 1. You are not just a face in the crowd! Educationis a personal experience at OTC. With an average class size of 13 students, YOU are a name-not a number. Faculty and staff are committed to student success. OTC lives its philosophy of creating "A COMMUNITY OF CARING. " 2. It makes dollars and cents sense! Tuition at OTC is one-third the cost of surrounding universities. The SAME three-hour course tuition of $123 at OTC is from $333 to $383 at neighboring universities. Lower fees also add to the affordability! Plus, recent high school and GED grads may receive a Trustee Scholarship that will pay half of your first term, full-time tuition (6 credit hours maximum). Other financial aid is available to all who qualify. 3. We give credit where credit is due! Through testing-and/or evaluation of work experience you could be eligible for course credits. Call the Office of Student Services for more details. Plus, high school students can receive high school and college credit at the same time in our concurrent Enrolment courses. 4. You can spend less and make more! Get a certificate or degree free! Complete a program in Electronics, Industrial Maintenance, Computer Information Systems, or Computer Repair and your student loan (up to $10, 000) could be forgiven through the Arkansas Technical Careers Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Earnings for these careers range from $25, 000 to $50, 000. 5. Bigger doesn't mean better! OTC is accredited by the SAME organization that accredits all Arkansas colleges and universities-the North Central Association-ensuring OTC provides quality education and services. Appropriate courses are readily accepted at state universities. In fact, most state universities offer a full tuition scholarship to OTC's Associate Degree grads with honor grades. 6. We will help you make it happen! OTC's hassle-free registration, computer and learning labs, "hands-on" learning, caring faculty, and staff; career, academic, personal Counselling; basic skills instruction, and free tutoring, are offered to help you succeed. 7. We're well rounded! Whether you want to prepare for a new career with a degree or certificate, to get the basics to transfer to a university, to upgrade your skills, to complete your GED, to get customized training for your employees, or to just learn to send e-mail to family and friends, OTC has a credit and/or non-credit course or program for you. 8. Location, location, location! The OTC campus is conveniently located off I-30 in Malvern for easy access. Plenty of parking is an added bonus! Classes are also offered in Benton, Sheridan, Bismarck, as well as at businesses and industries, and area high schools. 9. We're wired! With over 5, 000 feet of networking and fiber optic cable, over 350 on-campus computers and another 150 at off-campus locations, OTC can connect you with the world! Whether you need to learn to turn on the computer, to surf the 'net, or to set up a network, OTC provides hands-on classroom experience at the level you need. 10. Education is the key! Today, almost all jobs require some college, though many do not require a four-year degree (nurses-$24, 370, welders-$26, 000, computer specialists-$25, 000 and up). The U. S. Dept. of Labor reports that 1998 median annual income for high school/GED grads was $19, 525; for associate degree grads--$25, 800; for bachelor's degree--$32, 400; for master's degree--$42, 400; for doctor's degree--$60, 350. CONTACT
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Ouachita Technical College Phone: 1-800-337-0266
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