Dec 5, 2023 | Community, News
COOS BAY, Ore. – Southwestern Oregon Community College is currently looking for food vendors to cater on campus events as needed.
Campus Dining Services and the Oregon Coast Culinary Institute provide and manage food and beverage service programs including catering, special events and summer conference meal service on our Coos Campus. Because of this, these departments have the first right of refusal for catering of all College affiliated events.
To accommodate the volume of requests received, some flexibility is allowed to utilize other means for catering. To help streamline this, the College is looking for food vendors interested in becoming an approved caterer at Southwestern.
To be considered, the vendor must be able to:
- Provide Vendor’s Certificate of Liability Insurance for $1,000,000 naming Southwestern Oregon Community College;
- Complete a contract with Southwestern Oregon Community College;
- Be self-sufficient;
- Identify itself as the company catering throughout the event;
- Follow additional college policies and regulations as applicable.
We are excited to bring our local businesses, resources, students, and community together.
Interested vendors are encouraged to contact Kyle Croy at 541-888-7220 or kcroy@socc.edu.
Nov 13, 2023 | Community, Curry Campus, News
Coos Bay, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College is excited to announce its newest training initiative, the SWOCC Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program. Starting winter term, January 2024, this free state registered program is designed to provide comprehensive training in simulated heavy equipment operation, an introduction to the construction trades, career readiness, and OSHA safety.
The SWOCC Works program is tailored for individuals 16+ years old who are seeking the transferrable skills needed to enter apprenticeships, or to apply to jobs that may include operating equipment such as forklifts, loaders, bulldozers, graders, and cranes. In just two terms, participants will undergo 120 hours of FREE training under the guidance of industry-experienced instructors and earn a certificate of completion issued directly from the Bureau of Labor and Industry.
SWOCC Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program Highlights:
- No experience required
- High school juniors and seniors eligible
- Classes available at SWOCC’s Coos and Curry campuses
- Earn a BOLI-approved certificate
- Gain entry-level construction skills
- Obtain OSHA 10 certification
- Preparation for a career in the trades
Southwestern Oregon Community College is committed to empowering individuals with the skills necessary to excel in the workforce, and the SWOCC Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program stands as a testament to this commitment. This training opportunity is offered entirely free of charge, eliminating financial barriers to access quality education. We encourage all interested individuals to seize this no-cost opportunity for personal and professional growth.
For more information, contact us via email (swoccworks@socc.edu) or call 541-888-1545. Those interested in applying may follow the steps below.
How-to Apply to the SWOCC Works Program:
Please note there are separate instructions depending on if you are a currently enrolled high school student or a community member. Step one is different depending on your status. Please feel free to reach out via email (swoccworks@socc.edu) or call 541-888-1545 with questions that arise.
High School Learners:
A learner who is 16+ years old and currently enrolled in high school. Please follow these application instructions.
- Participants currently enrolled in a high school must first complete the College Now Application for Admission. *If you have a SWOCC ID, you do not need to complete this step. Your application will be processed and you will be issued a SWOCC ID number.
- Once you have a SWOCC ID, login to myLakerLink.
- Select the ‘Admissions’ tab.
- On the left side of the page, select ‘Program Applications’.
- Scroll down to the ‘Pre-Apprenticeship Application’ and complete the form.
- Once you have submitted your application, you will see a confirmation message. A staff member will contact you for an interview when your application is processed.
Community Members:
A learner who is 16+ years old and NOT enrolled in high school. Please follow these application instructions.
- Participants NOT enrolled in high school must first complete the Community Education Application. *If you have a SWOCC ID, you do not need to complete this step. Your application will be processed and you will be issued a SWOCC ID number.
- Once you have a SWOCC ID, login to myLakerLink.
- Select the ‘Admissions’ tab.
- On the left side of the page, select ‘Program Applications’.
- Scroll down to the ‘Pre-Apprenticeship Application’ and complete the form.
- Once you have submitted your application, you will see a confirmation message. A staff member will contact you for an interview when your application is processed.
Nov 9, 2023 | Community, News, OCCI News
Coos Bay, OR – The Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI) at Southwestern Oregon Community College is thrilled to extend an open invitation to the community for an exquisite three-course luncheon put on by the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Culinary Youth Team USA. The event takes place at OCCI on Saturday, November 18, 2023. Lunch costs $35 per person, with reserved seating every 30 minutes from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
This event serves as a valuable practice session for the ACF Culinary Youth Team USA as they gear up for the international competition in Stuttgart, Germany early next year. It also provides an opportunity for our local community to come together and appreciate the artistry and skill of these budding culinary talents. Proceeds from the luncheon will contribute to the team’s competition expenses.
The carefully curated menu features a delectable vegetarian starter, a mouthwatering beef entrée, and a tropical dessert that is sure to leave a lasting impression. To maintain the integrity of the menu, we are unable to accommodate substitutions for this event.
Make your reservation today by calling 541-888-7309 or sending an email to shawn.warren@socc.edu with your preferred reservation time. Parties larger than six cannot be accommodated.
ACF Culinary Youth Team USA Luncheon Details:
- Date: Saturday, November 18, 2023
- Time: 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
- Location: OCCI, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay, OR
- RSVP: Reservations required, with seating available every 30 minutes (parties of 6 people max). Call 541-888-7309 or email shawn.warren@socc.edu.
- Cost: $35 per person for a three-course lunch
Join us for this unforgettable culinary adventure, and support the aspiring chefs of OCCI and the ACF Culinary Youth Team USA.
For more information about OCCI, please visit www.socc.edu/occi.
Oct 23, 2023 | Community, News
COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College invites 7th to 12th grade students to join us for “STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) Saturday” on Nov. 18, 2023. This science-immersion event will be from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm in the College’s new health and science building, Umpqua Hall, on the Coos Campus, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay.
Students will engage with professors in hands-on activities in Physics & Engineering, Chemistry, Geology/Paleontology, Art, Anthropology/Sociology, and more. This includes working alongside the college’s SPEAR Student Researchers, who are involved in space and atmospheric projects.
There also will be an opportunity to experience a show in the new Discovery Dome Planetarium. This digital theater space immerses students in a show that takes them on an adventure to the moon and to learn about gravity throughout the universe.
Students will take home with them a tye-dyed lab coat created during their time in chemistry, and a hand painted piece of pottery from art class.
STEAM education projects help students visualize career pathways in science, technology, engineering and math. The “A” adds in the arts, such as humanities, dance, drama, visual arts and design. When people learn in all these areas together, they gain soft skills that can help grow ability in out-of-the-box thinking and collaboration.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Registration is required. Link to the online registration form is HERE.
There is a $25 registration fee paid at www.socc.edu/give. In the description section on the form, please put “STEAM Saturday Event Registration”. Spots are limited to 25. Scholarships are available.
For more information on this event, registration, and scholarships contact Krystal Hopper Meyers, STEAM Pathways Assistant, at 541-888-7416, or krystal.hopper@socc.edu.
Oct 16, 2023 | Community, News, OCCI News
Coos Bay, OR – Get ready for a delicious Thanksgiving and support local students! Southwestern Oregon Community College’s Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI) is teaming up with the College’s Junior Chamber of Commerce Business Club, to bring you the annual Thanksgiving Fundraiser Bazaar.
Order your favorite holiday treats by November 15 and pick them up on November 22 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at OCCI (1988 Newmark Ave. Coos Bay). To place an order, email lapatisserie@socc.edu or call 541-888-7309.
Thanksgiving Fundraising Bazaar Items:
- Pumpkin Pie: $18 (2 for $34)
- Vegan Pumpkin Pie: $20
- Apple Pie: $18 (2 for $34)
- Blue Cheese Dressing: $12 per pint
- Salted Caramel Cheesecake/Chocolate Pretzel Crust: $35
- Fresh Cranberry Sauce: $7 per cup
- Homemade Turkey Gravy: $12 per quart
- Half Dozen Soft Rolls (brown & serve): $5
- OCCI Turkey Spice Blend: $5
- HARVEST BOX = $90
- Includes the following *no substitutions*: (1) Apple Pie, (1) Pumpkin Pie (or Vegan Pumpkin Pie), (1) Cheesecake, (1) Blue Cheese Dressing, (1) Cranberry Sause, (1) Gravy, ½ Dozen Soft Rolls, (1) Spice Blend
Your purchase supports the OCCI Competition Team and the Junior Chamber of Commerce Business Club. The experience provides a great opportunity for students to learn the business side of the culinary field.
Click here to view the flyer: Thanksgiving Fundraiser Bazaar Flyer 2023
Oct 9, 2023 | Community, Curry Campus, News
Coos Bay, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College welcomes guests of all ages for a free lecture “High Altitude Balloons, Microbes, and Bobcats: Finding Your Passions Through the SPEAR (Space Physics Engineering Atmospheric Research) Research Team” by Southwestern Alum Madison Davis.
Join us on the evening of Thursday, November 2, 2023, at 6:30 pm in the Umpqua Hall lecture room 184 on the Coos Campus, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay.
Madison Davis from the University of Wyoming and SWOCC SPEAR Alumni will be talking about how her experiences with the SPEAR research team and Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium (OSGC) geared her to pursue opportunities with the Wyoming NASA Space Grant and other research disciplines. Although she did not pursue a degree in physics or astronomy, she says she was thrilled to be able to participate in atmospheric research that incorporated her passion of microbiology.
Davis became a member of the LIFT Project – Learning to Integrate Fundamentals through Teaching (A Wyoming NASA Space Grant project) where she and her team created a payload to capture microbes from the stratosphere. She also became involved with STEAM outreach through the Wyoming NASA Space Grant and Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America. While wildlife disease research does not overlap greatly with physics and astronomy research, she says the skills that she has gained through OSGC has helped her become a resilient scientist.
For those unable to attend in-person, the talk will be streamed live through Southwestern’s YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLyo3uIvZEJLAv9maSe_aO8naW3ypdjEO.
For more information about the lecture series contact Dr. Aaron Coyner, Associate Professor of Physics, at 541-888-7244, aaron.coyner@socc.edu.
For more information on other departmental events and outreach opportunities email STEAM Pathways Assistant, Krystal Hopper Meyers at krystal.hopper@socc.edu or 541-888-7416. To learn more about physics degrees at Southwestern visit https://www.socc.edu/physics/.
