The Hocking College Experience

Farrier Science Launches New Entrepreneurial Venture at Hocking College

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.

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Hocking College Families Enjoy a Fun-filled Camping Weekend

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. 

Top 10 Tips For First-Year Students

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

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.

Cooking Up a Career at Hocking College

Carlee Lehman's ultimate goal is to one day open a restaurant. For her to reach that goal, she knew she needed to learn everything to do with cooking and also about business. Hocking College was the perfect choice for her to develop these skills because the college offers two programs instrumental in opening a restaurant. 

Ohio Leadership Academy Immerses College Leaders in Success Models

Two leaders from Hocking College have graduated as fellows of the second Ohio Leadership Academy for Student Success.

Performing Arts Program Anticipates Upcoming Year

Medical Careers You Might Not Know About

Usually, when people think of medical careers, they immediately think of nursing or doctors. However, there are other careers in the medical field just as rewarding that are more behind-the-scenes, and you may not have ever known that they were working at your local doctor’s office or hospital. Read on to learn more about two Associate Degree programs that Hocking College offers that you might not know existed. 

Rainbow Alliance Offers Safe Place for LGBTQIA+ Students

Hocking College believes in creating an environment on its campus where all students feel safe and thrive. The Rainbow Alliance Club is that safe place at Hocking. Katie Walters, the club's advisor, states the club is open to all students regardless of their sexual orientation. They welcome every goofy, straight-laced, lost, and confident student. They believe that every student has a place among those in Rainbow Alliance. It doesn't matter if you're Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual, or you want to be a better ally to your friends and family in the LGBTQIA+ community, this club is for you. It's also the perfect place to meet other students and socialize. This club participates in and organizes various social events throughout the year, including movie nights, trivia nights, discussions, and education.