The Hocking College Experience

Hocking College Receives Grant to offer Scholarships for Short-Term Certificates

by Stephanie DiFrancesco

Beginning in January 2022, Hocking College has increased scholarship opportunities for students enrolling in one or more Short-Term Certificate programs, thanks to a grant received from the Ohio Department of Higher Education. Students enrolling in one of the eligible certificate programs and meeting the enrollment eligibility criteria will be considered for up to a $2,000 award. The award will be applied to the expenses of tuition and fees.

Alumnus creates furniture for Lodge with lumber harvested by students

by Matt Berry

NELSONVILLE, Ohio — When guests check-in at the newly renovated Lodge at Hocking College, they’ll be surrounded by the natural beauty of the technical community college’s Hocking Hills campus.

New Conservation Contractors Certificate Helps Manage Wild Spaces

by Matt Berry

NELSONVILLE, Ohio—A group of Hocking College students wound their way through the trails at Wolf Creek Wildlife Area recently. 

Take a Virtual Trip to the Woods to Keep Yourself and Trees Healthy

by Matt Berry

The ninth year of the Vinton Furnace State Forest’s A Day in the Woods program will be a little different.

Certificate programs offer quick opportunity to get ahead

by Matt Berry

Standing out in a crowded job market isn’t always easy. One way to set yourself apart from the crowd is to take a certificate training program.

From Finance to Forestry: Hocking College Welcomes New Forestry Program Manager

by Tim Brunicardi

Hocking College recently welcomed James (Jim) Harding, Ph.D. to the staff as Hocking College’s new Forestry Program Manager.

8 Job Titles You'll See in the Logging Industry

by Tim Brunicardi

Just as there are different classifications of trees, the logging profession also encompasses different classifications on job titles. Below are eight (8) primary job titles one would encounter at a logging worksite.