OCCC Alumni Jared Swartz is Strategic Portfolio Manager for  New Energy MarketPlace, Beachwood Helix

Jared Swartz, an Oklahoma City Community College alumnus has been hired by Beachwood Helix, a networking site for energy buyers, sellers, and vendors, as their strategic portfolio manager

[“The Energy Industry’s Newest Marketplace, the Beachwood Helix, Hires Jared Swartz as a Strategic Portfolio Manager”; NewsWire; Dec. 8]

Learn more: AP News

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OCCC Loses Beloved Literacy Tutor, Betty Kathleen Baker

Betty Kathleen Baker, a literacy tutor at Oklahoma City Community College that encouraged others in learning, passed away on December 6th.

[“Betty Kathleen Baker”; Legacy.com; Dec. 8]

Learn more: Legacy.com

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OU becomes a Streamline School for Oklahoma City Community College

The University of Oklahoma has created an agreement with Oklahoma City Community College, Cameron University, and Tulsa Community College that provides clear pathways for students to transfer to OU.

[OU Streamlines Transfer Program for 3 Community Colleges; News9; Dec. 8]

Learn more: News9

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OCCC in Need of Assistant Director of Recruitment Strategies

Oklahoma City Community college is in search of a full-time Assistant Director of Recruitment Strategies, that will assist in the planning and implementing of recruitment and community initiatives, analyze recruitment trends and data.

[“Assistant Director of Recruitment Strategies”; Higheredjobs.com; Dec. 7]

Learn more: Higherjobs.com

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OCCC hosts Carina Amrine, the Conference Co-Chair of the OKAEYC as a Child Care Coordinator at Oklahoma City Community College 

Carina Amrine, a Child Care Coordinator at Oklahoma City Community College is the co-chair of the  Oklahoma Association for the Education of Young Children (OKAEYC), which promotes the rights, quality care, education, and well-being of young children and their families.

[“Our Board”; okaeyc.com]

Learn more: okaeyc.com