The Hocking College Experience

Farrier Science Launches New Entrepreneurial Venture at Hocking College

casillim@hocking.edu (Melinda Casilli) — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 21:00:00 GMT

Hocking College offers over 50 hands-on programs, and was named the nation’s first Higher Ed Entrepreneurial School in 2019 by the National Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education. Within the academic programs offered are many opportunities for immersive learning experiences where students can experience life on the job, including specific entrepreneurial ventures that coincide with the programs. These employment opportunities coincide with course work, giving students real-world work experience while in school; learning and building a resume simultaneously.

Welcome, Jacinda Huck!

casillim@hocking.edu (Melinda Casilli) — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 21:00:00 GMT

The Parents' Guide to Homesickness in College Students

casillim@hocking.edu (Melinda Casilli) — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 21:00:00 GMT

About seven weeks ago, the Hocking College campus was a flurry of excitement as students moved in, eager to begin their journey toward career fields they feel passionate about. During the past weeks, students have been immersed in hands-on learning experiences and discovered everything their programs have to offer.

Hocking College Families Enjoy a Fun-filled Camping Weekend

casillim@hocking.edu (Melinda Casilli) — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 21:00:00 GMT

Hocking College's first annual Family Camp Weekend was a huge success, with 20 families camping for the weekend, visiting their students, and enjoying the surrounding area.

First Annual Family Camp Weekend

casillim@hocking.edu (Melinda Casilli) — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 21:00:00 GMT

Celebrating World Water Week 2022

casillim@hocking.edu (Melinda Casilli) — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 21:00:00 GMT

World Water Week is from August 23, 2022, through September 1, 2022. This year's theme is "Seeing the Unseen: The Value of Water." The conference is held in Stockholm, Sweden, but can also be attended virtually this year.

Top 5 Tips For Better Time Management in College

casillim@hocking.edu (Melinda Casilli) — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 21:00:00 GMT

One of the top skills you need to be successful in college and beyond is good time management skills. College is much different than high school. Professors and instructors won't ask you again and again for assignments or let you retake tests to improve your score. Keeping yourself organized to stay on top of your work is now your responsibility. College is the perfect time to hone these skills, but if yours are lacking, these tips will get you started and help you stay on track.

Top 10 Tips For First-Year Students

casillim@hocking.edu (Melinda Casilli) — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 20:45:29 GMT

Being a college freshman is an exciting time. You're embarking on a new journey here at Hocking College that will lead you to a fulfilling career or a four-year school to complete a bachelor's degree. Being a first-year student can also be stressful. This is probably the first time you've lived on your own and had decisions to make about your future. To make the transitions a little smoother and to get the most out of your college experience, we have 10 tips to help.

Short-term Certificates, the First Step to Long-term Career Goals

casillim@hocking.edu (Melinda Casilli) — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 20:51:08 GMT

Do you want to advance your career but aren't sure where to go for training? Do you want to make a career change? Hocking College offers Short-term Certificates in several areas to help those who need to advance their skills to promote or those who want a new career.

Hocking College Partners with Alpha Omega Bioremediation

casillim@hocking.edu (Melinda Casilli) — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 20:51:22 GMT

On Monday, July 25, 2022, Hocking College and Alpha Omega Bioremediation (AOB), Inc. came together for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the start of a formal partnership where AOB assists Hocking in developing an operation to deliver bioremediation services to the surrounding area.