Co-presented by TMACOG and Owens Community College.
What if your next career move could help shape the future of your community? Discover how public service can be not just a job, but a calling that places you in a fulfilling, rewarding position. More than 25 percent of public employees over the age of 50 will become eligible to retire within the next decade.
This is not a job fair or a hiring event, but a chance to explore the many careers with local governments and public organizations across the region.
Learn about the benefits of working and retiring from the public sector, whether you’re a student studying career options or someone considering a new direction.
During a Career Exploration Expo, you’ll visit with public employers from across the region to learn about the types of positions they offer and the skills and education that can equip you to pursue your goals.
Then, we’ll help you dig deeper during breakout sessions with panels of public employees who will share their personal journeys, insights into their roles, and practical advice for those considering similar paths. Hear how they got started, what keeps them motivated, and the benefits of serving the public, including strong retirement plans and career stability.
We’ll have professionals from fields that include:
- Public safety: firefighting, law enforcement, EMS and dispatching.
- Public service: planning, zoning, facilities and operations.
- Public works: engineering, utilities and infrastructure maintenance.
- Administration: economic development, finance, communications and human resources.
- Information services: education, libraries, mapping and technology
- Parks and recreation: stewardship, management and programming.
Learn more about careers in public service at the Pathways to Public Service event on Thursday, Oct. 9 from 4:30-7 p.m. in Heritage Hall 123. Professionals from local government and professional organizations will be in attendance to tell you what these careers are all about.
The Owens Community College Dental Hygiene Clinic is hosting a Kids Access to Dental Care Day for children ages 6 months to 18 years old. Dental decay is one of the biggest unmet health needs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 1 in 4 children aged 2-11 have untreated cavities.
Kids Access to Dental Care Day is happening from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, October 13 in the Healthcare Education Center, Room 100. The Dental Hygiene Department provides free dental care such as cleanings, x-rays, sealants and fluoride as well as referrals for restorative work.
Limited spots are available, and appointments are required.
Call (567) 661-7294 to make an appointment.
Join the Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences and the Owens Library in celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday, Oct. 13 from 12-2 p.m. as Mary Jane Bryant and Jake Skaggs discuss their culture and histories. You can attend in College Hall 100 or join via this livestream link.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrates and honors Native American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. It is celebrated across the United States on the second Monday in October and is an official city and state holiday in various localities.
Come enjoy pumpkin painting, apple cider, mini donuts, music and a fall photoshoot at the Harvest Hangout from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 14, outside between Administration and College halls.
Enjoy cider, cocoa, pumpkin painting and traditional hayrides around the Toledo-area Campus during the Harvest Hangout on Tuesday, Oct. 14 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. outside between College and Administration halls. You can also vote for your favorite Registered Student Organization scarecrow.
Come hang out with us outside of College and Administration halls while we enjoy pumpkin painting, apple cider, mini donuts, music and a fall photoshoot setup.
Enjoy cider and cocoa, pumpkin painting, vote for your favorite Registered Student Organization (RSO) scarecrow and traditional hayrides around campus. Harvest Hangout will be held between College and Administration halls.
Meet with representatives from four-year colleges and universities and gather information about transfer programs, scholarships and other institutions.
The BIG Read Book Club will be in the NSO Room in Admissions (College Hall 138) from 12-1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16.
This year, the book club will be traveling with fun snacks and hosted by several different offices, where we will learn about neurodiversity through the book selected and discuss how the host office can better support neurodiverse students.
Like all BIG Read (TBR) events, the traveling book club is open to all students, faculty and staff and aspires to foster empathy and deepen understanding through shared conversations and diverse perspectives.
If you don’t have a chance to read it all, come anyway; there is a lot to learn and the discussions are so great!
If you are on the Findlay Campus, reach out to Paul Weaver to join.