Central Ohio Technical College

Technical College
1179 University Drive, Newark, OH 43055

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Central Ohio Technical College honors Peace Officer Basic Training graduates
Jun 9, 2026
Central Ohio Technical College recognized its latest Peace Officer Basic Training graduates at a recent ceremony featuring high exam scores and several awards for outstanding achievement among cadets.
Central Ohio Technical College receives Innovation of the Year Award for Promise programs
May 19, 2026
Central Ohio Technical College has been awarded a 2025-26 Innovation of the Year Award by an international nonprofit for its Promise programs offering free tuition based on financial need.
Central Ohio Technical College celebrates spring commencement and milestone achievements
May 15, 2026
Central Ohio Technical College honored its spring 2026 graduates at a landmark commencement ceremony featuring milestone achievements and keynote speeches by distinguished alumni and students.
COTC and Ohio State Newark announce new scholarships and honor award recipients
May 1, 2026
Central Ohio Technical College and The Ohio State University at Newark honored scholarship recipients during their annual Scholarship Dinner on April 22.
Newark campus to host Newark-Granville Symphony Orchestra for 2026-27 season
Apr 25, 2026
The Ohio State University at Newark and Central Ohio Technical College will host all performances of the Newark-Granville Symphony Orchestra during its 2026-27 season.
Central Ohio Technical College expands access to Ohio Work Ready Grant funding
Apr 21, 2026
Central Ohio Technical College is expanding access to state grant funding through the Ohio Work Ready Grant program.
Central Ohio Technical College expands free tuition program for Knox County residents
Feb 28, 2026
Central Ohio Technical College has expanded its free tuition program for Knox County residents by raising income eligibility limits.
Central Ohio Technical College launches free tuition program for Licking County students
Feb 27, 2026
Central Ohio Technical College has introduced a free tuition program for eligible Licking County residents beginning this summer semester.
Central Ohio Technical College celebrates achievements at autumn commencement
Dec 19, 2025
Central Ohio Technical College recently celebrated its autumn commencement ceremony recognizing graduates from summer and autumn semesters of 2025.
Central Ohio Technical College supports veterans with education opportunities
Nov 13, 2025
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) in Newark, Ohio, continues its commitment to supporting military and veteran students beyond Veterans Day.
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.