May 14, 2024
In total, more than 1,800 SPS students will graduate this May. But 57 will graduate with success-ready credentials from Ozarks Technical Community College.
Students get a head start on college or a career after high school at the OTC Career Center, an immersive program on OTC's campus that places students in college classes that match their passions. Juniors and seniors from every SPS high school attend the OTC Career Center, where they can work toward an Associate of Applied Science degree or a Certificate of Achievement or Specialization.
"Through successful completion of OTC Career Center programs, students earn both high school and college credits," said Dr. Katie Kensinger, director of college and career readiness. "I am always in awe of what our students can accomplish before they even graduate high school. These are real credentials for real jobs, real college credit that goes with our students as they pursue an associate's degree and beyond. SPS students begin their career in high school."
Central High School
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Devin Adams, Drafting and Design Technology
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Gerson Aguilera, Culinary Arts
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Angel Botello, Welding
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*Diego Jimenez Phillips, Welding
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*Joshua Nelson, Autobody Collision and Repair Technician
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Kaleb Pyle, Autobody Collision and Repair Technician
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*Emmanuel Ramirez, Autobody Collision and Repair Technician
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Kaci Sutton, Health Sciences
Glendale High School
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Tyson Bryan, Auto Mechanics
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Diego Garcilaso, Fire Science and Firefighting
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Kaden Herring, Autobody Collision and Repair Technician
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Haydyn Keiker, Emergency Medical Technician
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Alyssa Miller, Auto Mechanics
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Jacob Taylor, Welding
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Isabelle Voelker, Carpentry
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Darian Washington, Electrical and Electronics Equipment Repair
Hillcrest High School
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Haylyn Baker, Emergency Medical Technician
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Marcus Barker, Auto Mechanics
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Hailey Cook, Welding
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Hannah Gott, Health Sciences
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*Pierce Hansen, Auto Mechanics
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Alyse Repetto, Health Sciences
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Isaac Sing, Welding
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Sarah Thompson, Health Sciences
Kickapoo High School
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Jayson Burke, Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration
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Ty Deckard, Fire Science and Firefighting
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Matthew England, Computer Programming
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Calista Fontinel, Drafting and Design Technology
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Landrey Gruver, Agricultural Sciences
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Sarah Gunn, Health Sciences
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*Kelea Martin, Early Childhood Professions
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Noah Medlam, Welding
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Agape Nelson, Health Sciences
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Eva-Mae Royal, Carpentry
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Aiden Simpson, Culinary Arts
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*Jeremiah Stowe, Diesel Mechanics
Parkview High School
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*Ross Alvarado, Electrician
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Klayton Beeler, Autobody Collision and Repair Technician
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Sierra Clark, Agricultural Sciences
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*Dylan Depriest, Electrician
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Braedon Dickson, Drafting and Design Technology
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Stevie Gawron, Early Childhood Professions
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*Jagger Goodman, Welding
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Jaylee Jenkins, Health Sciences
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Connor Kennedy, Auto Mechanics
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Thien Nguyen, Carpentry
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*Anthony Nunda, Carpentry
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Steven Piersall, Culinary Arts
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Kasey Presto, Diesel Mechanics
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Aeriana Rhine, Health Sciences
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Daniel Silantyev, Diesel Mechanics
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Andrew Torres, Auto Mechanics
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Blake Weston, Fire Science and Firefighting
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Goldie Winstead, Radio and TV Broadcasting Technology
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Joseph Woods, Fire Science and Firefighting
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Makayli Wright, Health Sciences
Study Alternative Center
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Jaylen Rivers, Auto Mechanics
Through successful completion of OTC Career Center programs, students earn both high school and college credits. Near the end of their program, students take the aligned Industry Recognized Credential to earn a certification in the related industry.
In addition to completing the program, students can earn the Certificate of Achievement for grades and other performance measures. Students who graduate with a Certificate of Achievement are invited to participate in OTC’s commencement ceremony. Students who earned this honor are noted with an asterisk (*).
Programs and available industry recognized credentials
Auto Collision Repair Technology- ASE Auto Collision Repair Technology
Agriculture- NOCTI Horticulture Landscape
Automotive Technology - ASE Automotive Technician Examination
Construction Technology- NOCTI Carpentry
Culinary Arts- NOCTI Commercial Foods
Drafting and Design- Autodesk certified user
Diesel Technology- ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Diesel
Early Childhood Development- NOCTI Early Childhood Care and Education
Electrical Trades- Skills Electrical Construction Wiring
Electronic Media Production- Skills TV Video Production
Fire Science Technology- Missouri Division of Fire Safety, Firefighter 1 & 2, Haz Mat
Graphic Design Technology - NOCTI Visual Communication and Interactive Media Design
Health Science- Certified Nurse Assistant
Heating, Refrigeration, and A/C- NOCTI HVAC/R
Precision Machining Technology- Skills- CDC Milling and Turning
Welding Technology- SENSE
