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OTC Celebrates Opening of New Facility in Hollister

Ozark Technical Community College students in the Branson area now have a Technical Education Center.  A grand opening for the facility was held Monday at the OTC Table Rock campus. 

The 10,500-square-foot building, north of that campus, will house classrooms and labs for the college’s HVAC and construction programs. The newly renovated center will open its doors to students Aug. 20.

The Technical Education Center is housed in a former public works building for the city of Hollister.  OTC is leasing the building for five years, and plans to purchase that building, another building and the 5 and a half acres on which they sit at the end of the lease.

In addition to its HVAC and construction programs, the OTC Table Rock Campus recently expanded its offerings to include computer information science, emergency medical systems and behavioral health support.

Michele Skalicky has worked at KSMU since the station occupied the old white house at National and Grand. She enjoys working on both the announcing side and in news and has been the recipient of statewide and national awards for news reporting. She likes to tell stories that make a difference. Michele enjoys outdoor activities, including hiking, camping and leisurely kayaking.