Columbia College will host several hundred high school students for the 19th annual Occupational Olympics to be held on Friday, April 5, 2019. The contests will run from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with the award ceremony immediately following in the Dogwood Building.
Students from Tuolumne County will compete in seven separate events that challenge them to think critically in a contextual environment. The events include automotive, cosmetology, digital photography, fire technology, hospitality management, forestry & natural resources, and welding.
Dr. Santanu Bandyopadhyay, President of Columbia College says, “Exposing high school students to a college campus and challenging them to think critically is a fun way to prepare the future generation of college students. We are delighted to partner with the local high schools to host the program.”
Students from Tuolumne, Calaveras, and Mariposa County High Schools will be competing. The Superintendents from the participating high schools and the Columbia College President, Dr. Santanu Bandyopadhyay will be presenting the awards.
For more information, contact:
Columbia College
Career Technical Education & Economic Development
Office: 209.588.5142
http://gocolumbia.edu/career_technical