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Future Students
Introduction
Welcome prospective students! We are glad you are here and hope you find what you need. We have listed some of the most common questions that prospective students have.
If you would rather talk to someone, please call:
Main operator: (801) 627-8300
Enrollment information: (801) 627-8420
Along with the links to the right, we also suggest you follow a planned pathway that will lead up to enrolling at the Ogden-Weber Tech College.
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Explore Programs
Check out your possibilities. They're almost endless!
Compare Salaries
Compare salaries for over 50 occupations in the Salt Lake and Ogden areas that don't require a four-year degree.
Check Tuition
Check the low, monthly tuition rates to attend. And remember - high school students attend for free!
Financial Aid & Scholarships
The OWATC provides students a number of ways to finance their technical education, as well as various scholarship opportunities.
Request Information
Looking for more? Here's where you'll want to go next.
Meet with a Counselor
Counselors can answer questions about a number of topics; including education programs, progress, job trends, employment opportunities, and other concerns you may have about your education.
Get Enrolled
Ready to begin? This is the last step before you begin your education at the Ogden-Weber Tech College.
About Us
Introduction
Nestled at the base of the rugged Wasatch Mountains, the Ogden-Weber Applied Technology College offers a 35-year history of practical education. Its beautiful main campus and convenient locations in Roy, the Business Depot of Ogden, and LEAN Manufacturing Training Center offer convenient schedules, competency-based learning, and training opportunities in high-demand fields. With over 300 technical-skills courses in 53 employment categories, the OWATC serves over 12,000 students annually.
Three Types of Education:
Technical Education
These areas of study focus on training students for better jobs. OWATC offers over a wide variety of certificate and degree programs, including an Associate of Applied Technology that is fully transferable to Weber State University.
Accelerated
With courses ranging from Spanish to Excel to woodworking, these classes offer easy enrollment and convenient schedules. They are a great way stay sharp, learn a new hobby, or increase job skills. Courses run from 3 to 40 hours in length.
Custom Fit
This innovative program helps businesses be more competitive and increase productivity. Ongoing classes such as forklift certification, marketing and quality management allow businesses to send workers for training as needed. The real strength of Custom Fit is in designing individualized courses focused on specific needs of local businesses. Many companies qualify for government funding to help offset the cost.
Competency-Based Education
The College conducts its education in a way quite different from the traditional manner followed by U.S. high schools, colleges, and universities. In traditional education, high school and university students learn and progress by beginning and completing classes at the same time (e.g., quarters, semesters) and graduate after they have completed all prescribed classes on a grade-to-grade basis. In competency-based education, students are allowed to learn and progress by beginning their courses the day they arrive at the campus. They graduate when they have mastered the skills and competencies of all required courses.
Accreditation
A Career and Technical Education Institution Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education (COE) The Ogden-Weber Applied Technology College is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. The Council on Occupational Education can be contacted at (800) 917-2081 or at 41 Perimeter Center East, NE, Suite 640, Atlanta, GA 30346.
The College was the first technical training institution in the nation to receive the prestigious U.S. Secretary of Education Award for Outstanding Vocational Programs.
In 2001, the College received approval and authorization to begin developing the Associate of Applied Technology Degrees (AAT).
OWATC at a Glance
Open-entry, open-exit
Competency-based education
Over 300 technical skills courses in 53 employment categories
12,000 students served annually
Average daily student body of 2,500
Daily child care provided for more than 90 families in the Children?s School
1,000 new students enrolled monthly
Over 4,000 student schedule changes monthly
Internships and on-the-job training with nearly 200 employers
Custom Fit training for over 200 local employers annually
Partnerships with 130 community organization
