Culinary uses marshmallows to learn about teamwork

OSTC-SE hosted an experiential learning event that allowed students to simulate living on their own for a month in the real world. Teens actively discovered for themselves how their choices could affect their financial future as they make decisions on expenditures while balancing their budgets.

Who would have ever thought marshmallows can serve a different purpose than being an edible treat? Students from OSTC-SE recently embarked on a new team game known as The Marshmallow Challenge.

Many current law enforcement officers assigned to road patrol will agree, much of their shift is spent in a patrol vehicle. To help show students the role a patrol car plays in the daily job of law enforcement, OSTC-SE recently purchased a former patrol car, allowing for authentic training.

Health Sciences and Criminal Justice students were recently involved in a live stream presentation of a human autopsy. Ray Volmer from the St. Louis University pathophysiology department demonstrated to our students various scenarios including, how healthy and unhealthy organs look different during the autopsy process.

Culinary Arts/Hospitality student Owen Hoerner from OSTC-SE and Berkley High School chose to compete with the Marketing class in DECA this year.

Cyber Security has purchased a new Cisco Certification Equipment Lab to enhance students’ hands-on training.

Our campus held its 5th annual College and Career Fair Oct, 2, 2019.  The fair featured over 30 colleges, universities, military branches and local journeyman organizations.  

Culinary instructors Chef Frank Costanzo and Chef Selene Toliver, along with instructional technicians Dalia Hempel and Chef Kryzia Garza, recently took more than 20 students to the annual Michigan Restaurant Association (MRA) trade show held at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, where the students were able to display their skills by participating in demonstrations.

Students from the Energy, Construction, Machining, Welding, and Engineering, Robotics and Mechatronics programs had the opportunity to participate in unique DTE demonstration. OSTC-SE hosted the event, which was geared toward bringing attention to job openings and educational opportunities within the energy field.