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We help students build real-world skills through hands-on & online learning. Choose from associate degrees, technical certifications & workforce development training. Ozarks Tech is an innovative, affordable community college in Springfield, Missouri. We’re dedicated to helping students turn their goals into careers through hands-on, real-world learning. With more than 40 programs in technical fie
06/23/2026
🎮High school campers spent the week immersed in video games at the Ozarks Tech Esports Lounge. Whether they’re playing just for fun or pursuing a future scholarship, students got a front-row look at the college experience.
Haydan ➡️ Preslie
💙Outgoing student ambassador Haydan is sharing all the lore and insider tips with Preslie as a part of the first fall ‘26 ambassador handoff!
💬Preslie: “I’m most excited about being able to help with the events and bring them to life for students to enjoy. To do that for such an amazing community is a dream come true.”
🙌We’re so excited to have Preslie on board! More ambassador introductions are coming later this summer.
06/17/2026
🦅Every Eagle starts with First Flight!
We’ve been busy welcoming the newest class to campus during freshman orientation.
They’re here to meet friends and get set up for classes ahead of the fall semester. There’s still time to join in: https://myotc.in/firstflight
🎉Happy National Mascot Day to the flyest guy in the 417, Ozzy!
🦅This eagle is your biggest hype bird and always in your corner (or should we say nest?).
📸Got a favorite Ozzy moment? Drop a photo in the comments.
06/16/2026
🎉Lettuce celebrate—the first veggies of the season are in!
Ag students picked the first round of student-grown produce from the Fresh Harvest garden at Ozarks Tech Richwood Valley Campus.
These veggies will make their way to the Springfield campus next week to kick off Fresh Harvest.
Ozarks Tech students can stop by the Jared Family Atrium every Wednesday starting June 24 to pick up FREE fresh produce and recipe cards.
06/15/2026
🎮Middle schoolers took over the Esports Lounge at Ozarks Tech for summer camp this week.
They’re here leveling up their skills and getting a real look at college-level play where every win depends on strategy, communication and tight teamwork.
Our varsity Esports team competes against other colleges, and scholarships are available for students who want to level up.
06/15/2026
🚀Is your student tired of the same old summer routine? Sign them up for the Ozarks Tech Advanced Manufacturing Summer Camp in July!
Students in grades 7-12 are invited to spend five days welding, wiring and machining at the state-of-the-art Plaster Manufacturing Center on the Springfield campus from July 13 - 17.
Spots are limited, so sign up now: https://myotc.in/3PxOHC9