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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.

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Welding Students Dominate the Ironworkers Competition

In a remarkable display of skill and expertise, students from the OSTC-SW Campus asserted their dominance at the annual Local 25 Ironworkers welding competition.

Students Flock to State FFA Broiler Competition

Students in the Agriscience and Environmental Technologies program at OSTC-SW are eagerly gearing up for the much-anticipated state-wide FFA Broiler competition.

ostc-sw students standing on the bulldozer

Students Revitalize Bulldozer with Engine Replacement

In a remarkable showcase of skill and expertise, students in our Medium/Heavy Truck and Equipment program recently undertook the challenge of replacing the engine of a customer's 1970s-era bulldozer.

Alumni Evaluate the Next Generation of Culinary Talent

Nadiya Humes and Meredith Baert, both alumni of the culinary program at OSTC-Southwest, recently returned to their alma mater as business partners to assess the knife skills of current culinary students.

A OSTC-SW Automotive Technology student is standing with his instructor

Automotive Technology Student Secures Spot in Elite Ford Asset Program

Matthew McKee, a senior at Walled Lake Northern and automotive student at OSTC-Southwest, has been accepted into the prestigious Ford Asset Program at Varsity Lincoln Mercury in Novi, Michigan.

Students Earn Certifications in Multiple Computer Programming Languages

Novi High School's Jennifer Rajesh and Davina Doshi have achieved remarkable success in the realm of computer programming. Both students have swiftly earned certifications in HTML, Python, Java, and JavaScript, showcasing their proficiency in a diverse range of programming languages.

Student Rebuild 1994 Mustang Engine and Transmission

Students enrolled in the Automotive Technology class are currently immersed in a hands-on project that involves the complete rebuild of the engine and transmission of a 1994 Ford Mustang.

Business Professional of America Prepare for Regionals

A dynamic advisory committee, composed of students from Computer Programming, Entrepreneurship & Advanced Marketing, and Cybersecurity, is gearing up to lead initiatives for the upcoming Regional, State, and potentially national competitions for Business Professional of America (BPA).

Culinary Students Crank Out Thanksgiving Meals for Customers

The Culinary Arts program at OSTC-Southwest once again demonstrated its culinary prowess as students successfully prepared and served over a hundred Thanksgiving dishes to members of the public.

OSTC southwest students health sciences students practicing on a dumy

First-Year Health Sciences Students Obtain Basic Life Support Certifications

First-year Health Sciences students successfully obtained their Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications.

two OSTC southwest students preparing for the upcoming robotics competition

Engineering Students Gear Up for Robotics Showdown

In a thrilling continuation of their legacy, students from the Engineering, Robotics, and Mechatronics program are in full-throttle preparation mode for an upcoming robotics competition against Oakland County Schools.

OSTC-SW CTE Student of the Year Abigail-German

OSTC-Southwest Health Sciences Student Takes Top Honors at HOSA National Championships

Over the summer, OSTC-Southwest Health Sciences student Abigail German, soared to new heights by representing our campus at the prestigious HOSA National Championships in Dallas, Texas. Competing in the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) competitions against a field of hundreds of students from across the nation, she emerged victorious, claiming the coveted first-place title in the country.

From OSTC-Southwest to CVS: Carlos Johnson's Journey to Medical School

Carlos Johnson, a 2022 Oakland Schools Technical Campus-Southwest and Walled Lake Central High School graduate, is making significant strides toward his dream of becoming a doctor. His passion for healthcare was evident from his high school years, where he excelled in advanced science courses like AP Biology, AP Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology.

Eight OSTC-SW student participated HOSA state competition

HOSA Students Shine at States

The OSTC-Southwest Health Sciences program recently sent eight students to the HOSA state competition in Traverse City.

OSTC SW BPA national leadership conference 2023

Students Attend Business Professionals of America National Leadership Conference

Cybersecurity Networking students representing the Business Professionals of America (BPA) recently attended the 2023 BPA National Leadership Conference.

ASE Students is doing Certification Testing

Automotive Service Excellence Testing

Students in the Automotive Technology program are in the process of proving what they have learned throughout the course. Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification tests cover nearly every aspect of automotive repair and service.

Farm-to-Table Experience

OSTC-Southwest Agriscience and Environmental Technologies and Culinary Arts/Hospitality students merged to deliver an amazing farm-to-table experience!

Moses Lukwago, OSTC-SW Cybersecurity Networking

Staff Spotlight: Moses Lukwago, Cybersecurity Networking Instructor

Moses Lukwago is the Cybersecurity Networking instructor at OSTC-Southwest and has played an integral role at the Southwest campus for 22 years, teaching both Computer Networking and Cybersecurity during that time.

Business Professionals of America Region 6 Winners

On Saturday, Dec. 16, several Cybersecurity students won or placed in various competitive events at the Business Professionals of America (BPA) Region 6 Leadership Conference that took place at Northville High School.

OSTC-SW Robotics Team

The Engineering and Robotics team (OSTC-Sweetbots 7553) has been competing in the Oakland County Competitive Robotics competition (OCCRA) over the past few months.

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Turning Passions into Professions

Grant Goelde, a Novi senior (left). Garret Belanger, a South Lyon senior (right)

Computer Programming Student Gains a Competitive Advantage Through a Summer Internship

Sebastian Nagara a second-year Computer Programming student at OSTC-SW took advantage of an opportunity complete an internship with Oakland Schools.

Credential Stacking Results in College Credits

Cameron Mclaren, a 2022 South Lyon High School graduate, is setting himself up for post-secondary success.

SWAG Students Shine at Michigan Youth Institute

After months of rigorous preparation under guidance from Agriscience and Environmental Technologies Instructor Bailey Garwood and Academic Support Instructor Ryan Pemberton, 19 students from the Agriscience and Environmental Technologies program at OSTC-SW participated in the World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute at Michigan State University on May 12, 2022.

Heavy Equipment and Repair Student is Geared for College

Thomas Caswell a 2022 graduate of Clarenceville High School, is setting himself up for post-secondary success. Thomas has completed two years of Career and Technical Education in the Heavy Equipment and Repair program at OSTC-SW.