OCCI News
Welcome to the Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI) News Hub – Here you will find news stories and culinary events pertaining to OCCI. Explore the latest updates on all things culinary and baking & pastry arts at Southwestern. Discover engaging culinary events that spotlight the talent and dedication from the students, staff and alumni affiliated with OCCI.
OCCI Alum Wins Global Culinary Competition
Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI) 2010 alum, Chef Reilly Meehan, recently competed at the Worldchefs Global Chefs Challenge Regional Semi-Final...
Oregon Coast Culinary Institute offers a Prepared Dinner and Chocolates & Sweets for Valentine’s Day 2023
Coos Bay, OR – The Oregon Coast Culinary Institute’s (OCCI) Culinary Competition Team is offering a three-course take-home meal for two to share...
APPLY NOW! Southwestern Foundation Scholarships
Are you planning to attend Southwestern Oregon Community College in the 2023-24 academic year? If so, you are encouraged to apply for scholarships!...
Popular Uncorking Opportunity! Scholarship Event Returns to Culinary Institute
Southwestern Oregon Community College and the Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI) will host Uncorking Opportunity! on Friday, Jan. 20. The event...
American Culinary Federation (ACF) Team USA Visits OCCI
On Monday, October 17, 2022, the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Team USA participants will visit the Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI) to...
OCCI Alum Represents The United States In Prestigious International Culinary Competition
Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI) alum and SWOCC Foundation scholarship recipient Elena Smith is competing in the 2022 Jeunes Chefs Rôtisseurs...
Southwestern Foundation Congratulates 2022-23 Scholarship Recipients
Coos Bay, OR – The Southwestern Oregon Community College Foundation is proud to congratulate their 2022-23 scholarship recipients. Thanks to...
Your Food Future Starts Here!
Why enter the culinary profession? “The industry is thriving,” says Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI) Director and Executive Chef Randy Torres....
Future Ready Oregon Grant Provides Financial Assistance To Southwestern Students
Southwestern Oregon Community College is offering more than $300,000 in direct financial support to students pursuing career and technical training...
Southwestern Oregon Community College Celebrates Its 2022 Graduates
Coos Bay, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College’s 2022 Commencement Ceremony takes place on Friday, June 10, 2022, at noon on the Coos campus...
