Central Ohio Technical College
Technical College
1179 University Drive, Newark, OH 43055
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Central Ohio Technical College honors four with Legends of Loyalty awards
Sep 27, 2025
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) recently honored four recipients with the Legends of Loyalty award, presented by President John M. Berry, PhD.
Central Ohio Technical College releases summer 2025 honors lists
Sep 16, 2025
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) has announced the President’s Honors List and the Honors List for the summer semester of 2025.
Colleges partner with Goodwill for student clothing program
Aug 29, 2025
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and The Ohio State University at Newark have launched a new initiative in collaboration with Licking/Knox Goodwill Industries to assist students in acquiring professional clothing.
City Hall relocates to COTC building in Mount Vernon partnership
Jun 25, 2025
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and the City of Mount Vernon have announced a partnership that will see the relocation of City Hall to a building on Main Street owned by COTC.
COTC named 'Leader College' by Achieving the Dream
Mar 28, 2025
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) has been designated as a Leader College by Achieving the Dream (ATD), a nonprofit organization focused on enhancing the role of community colleges in providing accessible education and promoting economic...
Central Ohio Technical College announces new board members
Nov 26, 2022
Central Ohio Technical College Announces New Board MembersNEWARK, Ohio, Oct. 11, 2022 — Mark Law and Rhoda Warnock have been appointed as members of the Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) fiduciary board of trustees. Rhoda WarnockRhoda Warnock headshot.Rhoda Warnock began her career at the Coshocton Grain Company (CGC) upon graduation from COTC in 1984.
There's no place like a free drive-in movie
Oct 5, 2022
There’s No Place Like a Free Drive-In MovieCOTC to screen “The Wizard of Oz” NEWARK – Join Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) for a special drive-in movie showing of the beloved film classic “The Wizard of Oz.” Watch this family-favorite film starring Judy Garland on a large outdoor screen on Saturday, Oct., 8, at 7 p.m.
COTC to provide free laptops for qualifying tech students
Sep 10, 2022
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) will provide a limited number of free laptop computers to students demonstrating financial need who are enrolled in the college's information technology or digital media design technology programs.
Free community book club, discussion with author set
Aug 9, 2022
Members of the community are invited to participate in One Book, One Community, a free community book club hosted by The Ohio State University at Newark and Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) in partnership with the public library systems of Licking County.
COTC launches new dental certificate
Jun 17, 2022
Certified Dental Assistants (CDAs) can advance their career with a new certificate at Central Ohio Technical College (COTC). The Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Certificate launches in autumn semester, which begins Aug. 24. New students can apply now for free.
COTC offers 2 engineering associate degrees critical to state's future workforce
Jun 14, 2022
The Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is reinventing its two engineering programs to equip workers with skills that will soon become critical to the state's workforce.
Six honored with COTC Legends of Loyalty awards
May 31, 2022
At its 50th anniversary gala on April 9 in the John Gilbert Reese Center, Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) presented six Legends of Loyalty awards to individuals — and, for the first time, a local business — in recognition of their dedication to the college.
COTC Knox campus visit day set for April 26
Apr 21, 2022
Earn a degree or certificate in many of Ohio’s fastest-growing fields as you train for a meaningful career you’ll love, upskill and advance, or even start a bachelor’s degree. At Central Ohio Technical College (COTC), your goals are our goals; our small class sizes and expert faculty make learning personal.
COTC honors alumni with college awards
Mar 28, 2022
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) presented three alumni awards to graduates who demonstrated achievement in their careers with exceptional dedication to the populations they serve.
COTC launches new sonography program
Mar 25, 2022
Central Ohio Technical College is offering a Bachelor of Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS), according to a news release.
COTC to offer free college for eligible Knox County residents; new high school graduates and adults of all ages can benefit
Mar 7, 2022
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) promises to transform the lives of more students by making free college a reality for eligible Knox County residents.
Earn college credit in half the time with COTC's accelerated courses
Feb 21, 2022
There's still time to enroll at Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) this spring. Registration is open for the college's second-term accelerated courses, which start March 7. Accelerated classes allow students to earn the same college credit as full-length semester courses in half the time.
From health care to microchips, Central Ohio Technical College graduated have no trouble finding jobs
Feb 17, 2022
In today's tight job market, degrees offered by Central Ohio Technical College are as relevant as ever, the college's president,
COTC to offer practical nursing certificate in Mount Vernon
Feb 1, 2022
entral Ohio Technical College (COTC) will begin offering its in-demand practical nursing certificate at the college’s Knox campus in downtown Mount Vernon this summer. Classes will start on May 16. The practical nursing certificate program can be completed in one year (three semesters). Graduates of the program are prepared to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) to become a licensed practical nurse (LPN).
COTC/Ohio State Newark appoint first chief diversity officer/DEI director
Jan 11, 2022
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and The Ohio State University at Newark have named Brianna Davis Johnson, PhD, as the institutions' first chief diversity officer/diversity, equity and inclusion director.