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Oakland Schools Technical Campuses (OSTC) are designed for any student who wants to graduate high school with industry certifications, on-the-job experiences, business connections, and college credits. OSTC's are valuable extensions of our district high schools, and bring students customized, self-directed learning that guides them toward future career success. The goal of our OSTC's is to help students find the best program fit for their interests, experiences, and goals.
OSTC News
Throughout October and November, 86 students from the first-year Health Science program at OSTC-Southwest successfully completed their Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification.
The OSTC Southwest Engineering and Robotics class triumphed at the OCCRA #1 robotics competition, earning first place at the event hosted by Walled Lake Central on Saturday, Oct. 26.
The Student Leadership Team at Oakland Schools Technical Campus Southeast (OSTC-SE) recently demonstrated their dedication to supporting veterans by raising more than $500 in a penny war to provide much-needed items.
Triple Inc. hosted fifteen of our students for Manufacturing Day, giving them a real taste of aerospace manufacturing.
OSTC Northwest Graphic & Communication Design students recently attended Sign Manufacturing Day at Signarama in Troy, getting hands-on experience in the signage industry.
On Monday, Oct. 14, 11 OSTC-SE students traveled to Lansing for the SkillsUSA Fall Leadership Conference.
On October 4, OSTC Welding students got an insider look at Visioneering for Manufacturing Day.
In a creative display of food art, the Culinary Arts/Hospitality students designed and executed the Twinkie Plating Challenge, a fun event designed to showcase their food presentation skills.
In a fun, cross-department project, OSTC Northwest Culinary Arts/Hospitality and Graphic & Communication Design students teamed up to learn 3D pumpkin carving with Chef Douglas Ganhs from Oakland Community College.
OSTC Northeast Entrepreneurship and Advanced Marketing had a blast at a Top Golf business workshop, where they learned about event planning, customer service, and operations management.
Engineering, Robotics, and Mechatronics (ERM) students at OSTC Northwest are hard at work on a special welding project.
In early October a group of enthusiastic Culinary Arts/Hospitality students from OSTC-SE got an up-close look at the culinary program at Schoolcraft College.
OSTC-NE Health Sciences students reached new heights during a recent team-building day at TreeRunner in Rochester.
September brought some delicious surprises to OSTC-NE, with Culinary Arts/Hospitality students showcasing their talents during two special events.
Graphics and Communication Design students kicked off their work-based learning opportunities (WBL) by connecting with Grant Hosler from the Graphic Media Alliance via Zoom on Sept. 10.
This summer, OSTC Southeast's FIRST Robotics team, the CREW, competed in two off-season tournaments: the Rainbow Rumble and the Kettering All-Star Alliance Invitational.
OSTC-Northeast students are off to a great start, collectively earning over 160 safety credentials just a few weeks into the school year.
Climate and culture are essential to the staff and students at OSTC-NW. During the first two weeks of school, the focus was on building relationships, getting excited about programs, and starting the year positively.
Cosmetology seniors wrapped up each summer session with a decades-themed fashion show, where students partnered up to showcase their makeup and hair-styling skills.
Chef Nathan Haritash is the newest member of the OSTC-SE campus Culinary Team, and he brings a wealth of hospitality experience and knowledge to our program.
Congratulations to Norma Hyduk (pictured on the far right), who will retire from OSTC-NE at the end of this month after more than 20 years of dedicated service.
Three outstanding students from OSTC-Northeast were awarded Scholarships for Success, a program funded through a partnership between Oakland Schools and DENSO International.
Mr. Krompatic and Chef Toliver traveled with five Southeast students to Chicago to compete in the BPA Nationals Competition, where the best students from the U.S. gathered to compete in various events.
The Oakland Schools Technical Campus NW PM 2 Team, consisting of Jordon Varty, Duncan Gordon, Lotus Kerwin and Fiona Maclean, emerged victorious as the winners of this year's Greenhouse Crop Production Contest. The runner-up position was secured by the Ionia AM 1 Team, composed of Jaymi Stahl, Gracie Windeler, Maya Hoppes and Kelsey Leik.
A team of four Entrepreneurship and Advanced Marketing students from OSTC-Northeast won first place in the Courageous Persuaders Scholarship Competition on Wednesday, May 8.
OSTC by Numbers
in scholarships earned by 20 district students through the OSEF Scholarships for Success program
Hands-on programs to prepare students for high-wage, high-demand careers
Paid field experiences and unpaid on-the-job placements coordinated for students in 2022-2023.
Student Organizations available for professional networking and opportunities to earn industry credentials.
No cost to families.
Associate degree options offered by Oakland Technical Early college.
Industry-recognized certifications/licenses earned in 2022-2023.