Hands-on Horizons Project | Cliff Hagan Boys & Girls Club

Hands-On Horizons Project 2025

Collaboration with OCTC

CLIFF HAGAN BOYS & GIRLS CLUB ORG. & OCTC COLLABORATE FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT!

The Cliff Hagan Boys & Girls Club organization joined forces with OCTC on January 29, 2025, to collaborate on a new workforce development initiative. The program was called the “Hands-On Horizons” project. Teen Club members from all 4 of our Club locations including: Butler County, Henderson, Owensboro, and Ohio County gathered for a one-of-a-kind job exploration event at the 1501 Frederica St campus of OCTC.

The goal of the project was to introduce our teen Club members to various career fields through demonstration and hands-on experiences. From these experiences they would be able to learn the pathways and certifications necessary to complete their specific chosen field(s). OCTC had the following programs in attendance:

CDL (Commercial Driver’s License)
CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)
KMA (Kentucky Medication Aide)
Veterinary Technology
Art Studio
I-Tec (Industrial Technology)
- Hydraulics
- Robotics
- Circuitry
Adult Education
Carpentry

Our first Hands-On Horizons project was a tremendous success with over 60 teen Club members and 40 Club staff and OCTC professionals and volunteers in attendance. All attendees were able to listen to experienced professionals describe their field, certifications necessary, and participate in hands-on activities related to their stations. Food, drinks, swag bags, t-shirts and amazing giveaways were also offered. We hope to continue this partnership with OCTC as part of our workforce development program and initiatives. We want to ensure that we are able to offer our youth, and especially teens, the knowledge and resources necessary to help them plan for their Great Futures ahead.

We hope to have a 2nd Hands-On Horizons Project later in 2025. Until then, check out all our amazing snapshots into the event down below!