Jeanna Tillery Medical Laboratory Technology Student
2005 OTC GOAL Winner
“Why did I choose technical education? I did
my homework—researched the market, talked to
students and employers—and found that technical
education gives me the expertise and experience to
be successful in my field.”
Candice Walker Radiologic Technology Student
2004 State GOAL Winner
"I am extremely honored to be chosen as the 2004
State GOAL winner, and I look forward to representing
Okefenokee Technical College as an ambassador for technical
education throughout the year. Technical education
has so much to offer, and now I have the prospect of
sharing its benefits in a unique way. I know that many
new and exciting opportunities await me as the state
winner, and I plan to use each and every one of them
to the fullest."
Matthew
Allen Automotive Technology
Tech Prep Student and Foundation Scholar
Continuing Education at the Marine Mechanics Institute in Orlando, Florida
"Before I even graduated from OTC's Automotive
Technology Program, I had passed two ASE certification
exams and been accepted at the Marine Mechanics Institute
in Orlando. With the foundation I received at OTC,
I was easily accepted at this institute that is known
world wide for training students to work on boats,
outboard motors, and other marine motors."
"I
was hired by the hospital before I even graduated
and have been here six years. I enjoy helping people
and working with the surgeons and nurses.This is a great stepping-stone for me,
and I am working on my RN degree."
Rachael Denton Human Resources Assistant at Baptist Village
2001 graduate of Business Office Technology
"One of my favorite things about my training
was that it was never boring. I was very attracted
to the technology of the computers. The work ethics
that we practiced in the classroom, like attendance
and punctuality, were very valuable to me when I
took the job at Baptist Village immediately after
my graduation."
Sue Harper 2000 Graduate of Cosmetology
Owner of Southern Style, a salon, spa, and barber shop in Brunswick, Georgia
"I can't say enough about the cosmetology program
at OTC and my instructor.Mrs. Harkleroad gave me the drive and
push to do well. She kept everything exciting, and
we were all so prepared for the state board exam."
Troy Long, R. T. (R) (MR) Supervisor, MRI Department SatillaRegionalMedicalCenter
"The education I received
in the Radiologic Technology Program at OTC allowed
me to advance and further my education as an MRI
technologist.I
am currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in health
science."
Jason Strickland 2003 graduate of Computer Information Systems
Employer: ATC Technical Services Supervisor
Alma Telephone Company (ATC/AccessATC)
"I manage the technical support operation for
Alma Telephone Company (ATC/AccessATC). In addition
to that, I have been working on my Bachelor of Information
Technology from American Intercontinental University
on line. I have such good memories of my classes
at OTC. I especially appreciated Carol Shugart. She
managed to teach and still have fun; she was a knowledgeable
friend as well as an instructor. Over half of the
coursework for the IT degree consisted of programming
concepts, sql database administration, and visual
basic/object oriented programming; I do not think
I could have done it without the foundation I received
at OTC.."
Todra Reed Medical Assisting
Office Manager
Satilla Care Center
"By taking the medical assisting class, I had
the opportunity to learn more about caring for myself
and for others. It has helped me relate better to
the patients in the facility, the doctors, and the
nurses."
Thomas Wesley
Electronics Technology
Biomedical
Instrumentation Specialization
Biomedical
Technician, Coffee Regional Medical Center
“OTC changed my life tremendously because I
always had jobs just working with my hands. Now I use
my hands, but I work with my mind. This job is great
because I do something different every day.”
These
students drew their own conclusions about our Drafting
Program.
“With
the drafting technology training we received from Okefenokee
Technical College, we have gained the opportunity to
grow in a professional career drafting highly technical
mechanical parts for a local company that supports
cutting edge technology.”
—George Vining, Doug Whitted, Nick Chancey
International Machine Technology,
Inc.
CAD Operators