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FIRST/STEM Programs

OTC supports science and engineering mentorship programs FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).
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OTC employees volunteer at STEM event |
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Students compete in Central Texas robotics qualifier |
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Shoemaker HS battles for national robotics honors |
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Engineers provide technology for Shoemaker robotics team |
Civic Leaders' Day

OTC
invites area business and political
leaders to demonstrate to them the
latest innovations being tested for
the Warfighter.
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OTC demonstrations impress, educate community members |
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Civic leaders get close-up look at war hardware |
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Fort Cavazos unit demonstrates new equipment |
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OTC promotes new equipment for soldiers in combat |
Student Programs

OTC supports programs that enable college students to gain hands-on experience at OTC while earning their degrees.
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OTC interns gain valuable insight with cross training |
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Two graduating students to join OTC full-time through SCEP |
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OTC hires two SCEP students |
OTC VOLUNTEERISM |
Over 16,000 hours logged last year! |
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP |
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SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP/MENTORING |
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE |
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SUPPORTING THE ARTS |
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CENTRAL TEXAS WOMEN IN BUSINESS EXPO |
Killeen Business/Technology SHOWCASE |
OTC showcases technology used for |
COPPERAS COVE H.S. GIFTED PROGRAM |
OTC employs this technology and engineering mentorship program to support students’ university and college applications. |