Spotlights
Graduate Spotlight: Ruth Watson Proves It鈥檚 Never Too Late to Succeed
While taking classes at OC, Ruth started working at a local childcare facility and discovered a deep love for working with children. After being let go from that position, a friend told her about a job opening at OC鈥檚 own Children鈥檚 Center. Ruth applied, got the job, and found her home 鈥� beginning a 25-year (and counting) career dedicated to nurturing young lives on campus.
Graduate Spotlight: Dustin Howard Turns Hard Work into Achievement
Dustin Howard's path to success wasn鈥檛 traditional鈥攊t was built on grit, hard work, and a desire to create a better life for himself and his family. Now, as a student in 桃色视频鈥檚 Continuing Education program earning his HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) certificate, he鈥檚 not just gaining skills鈥攈e鈥檚 rewriting his story.
Graduate Spotlight: Nevaeh Martinez Follows Her Dreams with Determination
With her associate degree complete, Nevaeh isn鈥檛 slowing down. She鈥檚 already enrolled in courses toward her Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Leadership and Management at OC. After that, she plans to pursue her real estate license and begin her career in the industry she once only dreamed of.
Graduate Spotlight: Carla Soria Builds Confidence Through Education
In May, Carla Soria will graduate with her associate degree in Photography and launch her own photography studio鈥攖urning another passion into a professional reality. From cosmetology to massage therapy to photography, Carla鈥檚 story is a testament to lifelong learning and the power of doing what you love.
Graduate Spotlight: Colton Grahmann Turns Passion into Purpose
After high school, Colton worked in and out of the oil industry. The money was good until the oil business would take a downturn, and then would come the layoffs. Each time that happened, he would work at another job until the oilfield improved, and then he would return to oil and gas. The cycle worked until he was injured on the job and couldn鈥檛 go back.