D VISIONfocus business+education

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orangeburg-calhoun technical college

engage. empower. transform.

OCtech

focus business+education+public serviceorangeburg-calhoun technical college

where are our graduates now?l Calhoun Convalescent Centerl Allstate Insurancel C.F. Evansl Century 21 The Moore Groupl Dean Law Firm, LLCl Johnson & Williams, Attorneys at Lawl Koyol Lowe’sl Orangeburg County Clerk of Courtl Orangeburg County

Public Defender’s Officel Sun Printingl The Chandler Law Firml The Jeffries Law Firm, LLCl Wal-Martl Williams & Williams, Attorneys at Lawl Zeus

OCtech offers you a diverseset of programs to choose fromdepending on your interests.Graduates of these programs haverewarding and successful careersin businesses, accounting firms, bigname corporations, schools, childdevelopment centers, law officesand police stations, just to name afew. Apply to OCtech today and inonly a few semesters, you’ll be onyour way to the career you’vealways wanted.

I suggest anyone attendOCtech before

entering a four year college. The experience will help

boost your confidence andGPA while saving you money.

- Dallas Gleaton, 2013 OCtech Honor Graduate”“

careeroutlookgreat job=great salary

$35,100($21,300-$54,000)

*Average annual salaries for South Carolina. Earnings will vary depending upon position, employer, level of responsibility, experience and demonstrated ability. Source: www.careeronestop.org

$32,400($19,600-$48,100)

$39,000($25,800-$60,800)

$29,100($20,200-$43,100)

$27,100($17,800-$46,000)

$37,100($26,600-$54,400)

$29,500($24,500-$44,900)

$21,700($16,400-$45,000)

$19,400($16,200-$30,100)

$20,700($16,300-$47,800)

PAYROLL CLERK Compile and record employee payroll data. May compute employees' time worked, production, and commission. May compute and post wages and deductions, or prepare paychecks

BOOKEEPER Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financialrecords complete. Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain financial datafor accounting records.

PARALEGAL & LEGAL ASSISTANT Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, orresearching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legaproceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.

SECRETARY & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Perform routine clerical and administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizingand maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers.

TAX PREPARER Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses.

POLICE & SHERIFF'S PATROL OFFICER Maintain order and protect life and property by enforcing lawsand ordinances. Perform a combination of the following duties:patrol a specific area; direct traffic; issue traffic summonses; investigate accidents; apprehend and arrest suspects, or servelegal processes of courts.

CORRECTIONAL OFFICERGuard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institutions. May guardprisoners in transit between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point.Includes deputy sheriffs and police who spend the majority of their time guarding prisoners in correctional institutions.

SECURITY GUARD Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x-ray and metal detectorequipment.

TEACHER ASSISTANT Perform duties that are instructional in nature or deliver direct services to students or parents. Serve in a position for which ateacher has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

PRESCHOOL TEACHERInstruct preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth in preschool,day care center, or other child development facility.

business AccountingThe Accounting program will equip you for a job in the always in demand field ofaccounting services. Career opportunities for you may include payroll clerk, bookkeeper, taxpreparer and paraprofessional accountant. Opportunities for internships, job shadowing andadditional certifications are available. There is a transfer agreement option for this programwith Claflin University. The following programs are available:• Associate Degree in Applied Science – Major in Accounting• Basic Accounting Certificate

General BusinessThe program will prepare you in the functional areasof business by incorporating techniques in planning,organizing, leading and controlling techniques. Youwill have the knowledge and skills needed to get ajob and succeed in the fast-paced business worldafter graduation. There are transfer agreementoptions for this program with Claflin University, TheCitadel and Columbia College. The following programs are available:• Associate Degree in Applied Science

– Major in General Business• Entrepreneurship Certificate• Entrepreneurship Business Plan Certificate

Administrative Office TechnologyThe new role of administrative assistant is more than filing and answering the telephone.Administrative assistants are also in charge of maintaining the office's efficiency byorganizing meetings, tracking paper and electronic files, preparing research reports andoverseeing budgets. Employers are seeking out assistants with high potential and criticalthinking abilities. The following program is available:• Associate Degree in Applied Science – Major in Administrative Office Technology

Administrative Support You will be prepared for entry-level administrative positions in an office environment. You willacquire skills in keyboarding, computer applications, accounting, office systems, written andoral communications and teamwork. The following program is available:• Diploma in Applied Science – Major in Administrative Support

public serviceParalegal/Legal AssistantThe Paralegal/Legal Assistant Program equips youwith the strong communication and organizationalskills needed in this profession. Paralegals, alsocalled legal assistants, perform important tasks suchas research to help identify appropriate laws,judicial decisions, legal articles and other materials.After graduation, you may be employed by alawyer, law office or governmental agency, forexample. The following program is available:• Associate in Applied Science -

Major in Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Criminal JusticeThe Criminal Justice Program will prepare you toserve and protect the public. If you are interested inserving your community, there are many fields opento graduates such as law enforcement officers,corrections officers, youth services officers,probation and parole officers and many more atthe local, state and federal government level aswell as in private industry. There is a transferagreement option for this program with The Citadel.The following programs are available:• Associate in Applied Science -

Major in Criminal Justice• Security Certificate• Forensics Certificate

education Early Childhood EducationYou will be confident knowing your ability to create relevant curriculum and applyappropriate teaching principles that meet the needs of young children. With this program,you can find a job as a teacher in an early childhood development center, a teacher’s aidein a public school, or even start your own child development center. There are transferagreement options for this program with the University of South Carolina, South CarolinaState University and Claflin University. The following programs are available:• Associate in Applied Science - Major in Early Care and Education

- Arts and Science Concentration- Business Concentration- Occupational Concentration

• Diploma in Applied Science - Major in Early Childhood Development• Certificate in Early Childhood Development

businessASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCER38 AccountingR38 Administrative Office TechnologyR38 General Business

DIPLOMA IN APPLIED SCIENCER38 Administrative Support

CERTIFICATESR38 Basic AccountingR38 EntrepreneurshipR38 Entrepreneurship Business Plan

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS TRANSFER R38 Business Administration (Citadel)

educationASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCER38 Early Care and Education

DIPLOMA IN APPLIED SCIENCER38 Early Childhood Development

CERTIFICATESR38 Early Childhood Development

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS TRANSFER(USC, SCSU and Claflin University)

R38 Early Childhood EducationR38 Elementary EducationR38 Middle Level Education

public serviceASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCER38 Criminal JusticeR38 Paralegal/Legal Assistant

CERTIFICATESR38 ForensicsR38 Security

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS TRANSFER R38 Criminal Justice (Citadel)

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The U.S. Department of Education requires disclosure

of certain information for certificates and diplomas that lead

to gainful employment. To learn more, go to

www.octech.edu / academics / gainful employment programs

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Applying to College Has Never BeenEasier or More Affordable. Just follow these 5 Steps and you’ll be on your way toa future you can count on...

1. apply for admission by mail, online or in person

2. submit official test scores

3. apply for financial aid at www.fafsa.ed.gov

4. schedule advisement call 803.535.1224 to make your appointment

5. register and plan your class schedule

University Transfer If you desire to continue studies ata four-year university, the programsavailable at OCtech will helpmake your first two years ofcollege more affordable. With ourUniversity Transfer Program, wehave created specialized transferpathways to 4 year universities foryou. 86 courses offered will transferto any South Carolina publiccollege or university and to mostprivate colleges.

Wenni Chang, 2012 Paralegal GraduateJohnson & Williams, Attorneys at Law

email askme@octech.edu

call 803.535.1234 or 1.800.813.6519

office of admissions located in Building S

monday – thursday 8:00am to 6:00pmfriday 8:00am to 1:30pm

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College3250 St. Matthews RoadOrangeburg, SC 29118

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Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College does not discriminate in admissions or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion,sex, disability, or age.

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools toaward Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science degrees, diplomas and certificates. Contact the Commissionon Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College.