Program Support
Securing Program Support
As OTC works to educate more students re-training to join the workforce or attending the College as an affordable alternative to four-year schools, many OTC programs are facing critical capacity constraints. Faculty members need new equipment, technology and curriculum training to stay current in their fields. Maintaining these programs helps students gain the knowledge and skills they need to compete in evolving industries, especially during tough economic times.
Program-Specific Funds
The OTC Foundation creates foundation-managed accounts to raise donations for targeted needs. A Program Fund provides the opportunity to develop outside funding and partnerships with companies and organizations. The OTC Foundation currently maintains several program-specific funds, including the following:
- ASN Scholarship
- ASA (Automotive Service Association) Scholarship
- Care to Learn OTC
- Dental Programs Scholarship
- Classified Staff Scholarship
- Culinary Arts Scholarship
- Early Childhood Development Students Scholarship
- El Club de Espanol Leadership Award Scholarship
- Fine Arts Scholarship
- First Generation College Student Scholarship
- Lifelong Learning Scholarship
- Middle College Fund **
- Nursing Scholarship
- OTC Foundation Golf Tournament
- Respiratory Therapy Fund
- Student Emergency Fund
- Student Support Programs
- Students In Free Enterprise Scholarship
- Study Abroad Scholarship (In memory of Dr. Frank Shepard)
- Workforce Development - Construction Readiness Scholarship
- Workforce Development - Heavy Equipment Operator Scholarship
- Workforce Development - Transport Training Institute Scholarship
- Workforce Development - Welding Scholarship
Staff members can establish a Program Fund for their academic program with a minimum of $1,000. Learn more about how to give to your favorite OTC program by contacting the OTC Foundation office at (417) 447-2651.