Meet the Grads: OCC Class of 2024

While each of us came to OCC for different reasons, our intent was the same: Change. The potential to change ourselves and future generations. We have worked hard, accomplished our goals and forged new paths forward, together. With this new degree or certificate, we have – and we will – positively impact change. Change for ourselves and those around us. Change in our neighborhoods, our community and our world. The door to the future is open as never before. Change starts with us and it starts today.

Joshua McCoury

Associate in Business Administration, Associate in Arts

“The Michigan Reconnect program fit my needs, and it came at the perfect time. I was older, and I knew what I wanted to do, so it was much easier for me to commit to it.”

LeeAndrea Haywood

Associate in Nursing

“As I got older, I realized I still wanted to work in healthcare. This time I was drawn to being a nurse. Nurses are at the forefront of medicine, and I wanted to challenge myself.”

Niko Speck

Associate in Science, Associate in Arts, Associate in General Studies and Pre-Engineering Associate in Applied Science

“Life has possibilities, and no matter what your interests are, you can achieve anything. You need to be your own catalyst if you want to make a change. There’s also entropy, the natural state of disorder in the world. You need to embrace this disorder – and be open to being changed.”

Aaliyah Coe

Associate in Arts

“Nothing can change unless we change ourselves. We are the next generation, so we are the ones who are going to make the change.”