At Ozarks Technical Community College, we offer a variety of exceptional programs and concentrations, ensuring you’re ready to hit the ground running in your chosen field. Whether you’re aiming to continue your education or start your career quickly, we provide affordable options to get you started.
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“I know there is a well-paved path of livelihood for my children and my husband because of what I have gained at OTC.”
From an Ozarks Tech Classroom, to Cockpit
“I wanted to go to college, and with the A+ scholarship program, OTC was the best deal. Plus, I could live at home and still work full-time.”
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“I went back to school because I was living paycheck to paycheck, and I wanted more for my kids. I’m grateful for all the opportunities and encouragement from OTC.”
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Many Ozarks Tech students do not take out federal loans. They didn’t need to. College should be accessible to everyone. We make it so. Enjoy an incredibly affordable, high-quality education. That is what makes Ozarks Tech a smart investment.
You do have time. Over 50% of Ozarks Tech student take one online course. Take online courses according to your schedule, just as a majority of our students do. And you choose the pace. Take one course or take three. You find the time and we’ll fill it. We are an established leader in online education.
At Ozarks Tech, we offer lots of help to make sure you succeed. You can get help with your classes, planning your career, and even find scholarships. Whether you’re a first-time college student, a veteran, just finished high school, or are going back to school as an adult, we’re here to welcome you. Our teachers and community resource specialists are here to say, “Yes, you can do this. We believe in you.”
Ozarks Tech is more than just a place to learn. We give you the support and tools you need to reach your goals.
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Jumpstart your career with our hands-on training programs. Gain the skills employers need and get job-ready fast.
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Explore transfer majors and options. Spend two years with us and save thousands.
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At Ozarks Tech, courses are offered in four ways: Face-to-Face, Online, Live Online, and Hybrid. Choose the format that best fits your schedule and learning style, balancing education with life’s demands.
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Earn college credit while still in high school. Get ahead with our dual enrollment and middle college programs.
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Enhance your skills with our short-term and workforce training courses. Stay competitive and advance in your career with our targeted programs.
College News
Events
💙Who knew stream clean-up could be this much fun?
🌳Watch our @otc_greencouncil_ students making a difference, helping nature, and having a blast while doing it.
#cleanup #streamfinds #nature #cleannature #cleanenvironment #greennature
💙Ozarks Tech is proud to support mental health awareness!
🔔On April 24, we celebrated the installation of the “Be Well Bell” at the OTC Richwood Valley Campus, a powerful symbol of hope, healing, and community support.
This project was a collaboration between @ptk.otc, @ozarkstechcounselingservices, and @burrellbewellcommunity, and reflects our deep commitment to student wellbeing.
💬As Chancellor Hal Higdon said, “We want to provide for our students in every possible way. Helping them with positive mental health support is just one of the many ways we live our OTC Cares values.”
🤳Visit the bell along the trail around the Richwood Valley Campus, scan the QR code, and explore mental health and community resources available to you.
🎓Getting ready for graduation has never felt so good💪
#graduation #classof2025 #graduationhumor #gymhumor #gym #diploma #almostdone #imadeit
🥹Mentally, I’m still at the Spring Picnic, soaking up the sunshine, grabbing second helpings of picnic food, and catching up with my favorite Eagles.
#springvibes #springpicnic #studentlife
👋Meet Noah
✈️Most high school juniors are still figuring out their future. Not Noah Cones. The @officialSPS Kickapoo High student is one of just ten who began the FlySPS aviation program in Fall 2024, a selective, dual-credit opportunity through Ozarks Tech that gives students a chance to obtain the private pilot certificate.
Noah’s days begin early at the Springfield-Branson National Airport, where he studies aviation weather, flight systems, and air traffic control. Through Ozarks Tech’s partnership with @premierflightcenter, he receives hands-on flight training as part of the program’s real-world experience. After that, he heads to Kickapoo for a half day of classes, followed by track and cross-country practice.
🌟One highlight of the program so far was a visit to Game Composites in Arkansas, where Noah saw the entire process of building high-performance stunt planes, from raw carbon fiber to finished aircraft.
Now, he’s focused on earning his private pilot license. After graduation, he plans to study aviation in college. The University of Oklahoma, home to one of the country’s top aviation programs, is one of the options he`s considering.
💬“It’s challenging,” Noah says. “But it’s exactly where I want to be.”
#StudentSpotlight #FuturePilot
👏Congratulations to Ozarks Tech student Jackson Byrd!
💙His oil pastel, “Wings of Conservation,” now hangs in the Missouri Governor’s Mansion after he presented it to Governor Mike Kehoe. Named the 2024 Youth Conservationist of the Year by the Conservation Federation of Missouri, Jackson is deeply involved in environmental efforts nationwide and will lead the OTC Green Council next year.
🦅Attending Ozarks Tech on an A+ scholarship, Jackson plans to major in Wildlife Biology and Fisheries with a minor in Art. He describes his piece as symbolic of “past successes and the future of conservation in Missouri,” with the bald eagle representing one of America’s greatest conservation success stories. The eagle’s wings symbolize the state government’s role in preserving conservation efforts in Missouri.
⚙️Ozarks Tech students explored their futures at the Manufacturing Career Fair!
Events like this give our Precision Machining, Welding, and Manufacturing Technology students the chance to connect with local employers, discover career opportunities, and learn about internships.
