OTC is committed to
Local
Communities
by advancing Southwest Missouri through education, workforce and economic development.
Career Pipeline
Collaborate with industry and workforce partners to develop programs that meet economic needs in Southwest Missouri.
- Create a career interest pipeline through the development of K-12 engagement opportunities.
- Develop industry training hubs at OTC locations in the OTC Taxing District to meet the unique needs of local communities.
- Utilize employer feedback and collaboration to design programs and curricula to train the next generation of the Southwest Missouri workforce.
- Develop an Airframe and Powerplant program and facility to meet the growing transportation needs of the region.
- Develop a Plumbing program on the OTC Springfield campus to meet the needs of area plumbing employers.
- Develop health care career pathways that provide students with clear and structured steps to completing programs in high-demand health care occupations.
TARGET
OUTCOME
OTC will increase the institution’s regional economic impact by 2028.
