About OSTC
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. We seek students who want to get a head start on their careers and who desire cutting-edge, hands-on learning.
OSTC Redefines High School
- Small Class Settings
- Expert Faculty
- Real World Experience
- No Cost to Families
At OSTC, You Will:
- Meet Michigan high School graduation requirements. Gain a competitive advantage by acquiring both technical skills and required academic credits.
- Get connected. Meet students who have similar goals, interests and talents in friendly environment.
- Learn from industry experts. Connect with experienced and qualified instructors to acquire technical and academic skills for high-demand careers.
- Fund your future. Use your career tech experience to earn an above average wage, pay for advanced training nad earn money for college.
Our convenient block schedule and free transportation make it easy to fit OSTC into your life, because we partner with your high school. Best of all, all our programs are tuition-free, offering paid internships, student leadership opportunities, scholarships, and more!
Which Campus?
Students Explore Careers, Not Jobs
At the OSTCs, we prepare students for careers, not just jobs.
Interested in becoming a nurse?
We will teach you the medical terminology you need to know to pass your certification exams.
Seeking a career as an engineer?
Join our award-winning Oakland County Competitive Robotics Association team. You will gain hands-on experience designing and building a robot plus participate in a full-contact robotics competition. All robots are entirely student designed and built.
Planning to own a custom auto paint shop?
Learn from our collision repair and refinishing faculty while you practice your skills in our multi-million-dollar paint booths.
Experience the Real World
Through internships, apprenticeships and day-in-the-life job shadowing, students will learn what it is like to work in their chosen fields - before spending thousands of dollars to figure it out in college.
Explore. Experience. Excel.
The OSTCs prepare students to experience a bright future in college, career, and life.
Program Offerings
- Agriscience & Environmental Technologies
- Automotive Technologies
- Collision Repair and Refinishing
- Computer Programming
- Construction Technology
- Cosmetology
- Criminal Justice
- Culinary Arts/Hospitality
- Cybersecurity Networking
- Energy-Electrical Technologies
- Engineering, Robotics, & Mechatronics
- Entrepreneurship & Advanced Marketing
- Graphic and Communication Design
- Health Sciences
- Machining
- Medium/Heavy Truck Equipment
- Welding
Want to learn more?
Please submit the online inquiry form or call/email the office of each campus.
Interested in More?
Updated for the 2026-2027 school year, our Career Opportunities magazine outlines all 17 programs offered at our 4 technical campuses. Students will get a preview of each course’s offerings as well as licenses and certifications available. It also offers insight into student organizations and our Early College program. With this magazine, students can get a head start on earning a high-skill, high-demand and high-paying career.
If you would like a copy of "Career Opportunities 2026-2027 School Year", please fill out the request form.
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