Get Inspired – Graduate Success Stories

Alexander Genao had his goals clearly defined when he started his Automotive training with OTC 21 -months ago. Graduating from OTC’s BMW STEP program was the culmination of reaching that goal. He is now homeward bound as he will be the newest technician at BMW of Peabody, Peabody MA. Genao has his family’s support, as […]

Tully BMW of Manchester, NH is welcoming their newest technician – Andrew Morrill. Morrill also had his training goals mapped out before he started his OTC Automotive training. Knowing the goal and knowing the requirements to reach it, is what puts our successful students at the top of their class and in line for great […]

Collision graduate, Tony Pena (CR-139/2015) is also working at Liberty Ford in Maple Heights, only he is in their on-site collision department. He is a graduate of Parma High School and has been at Liberty for about 5-months. He was at another large volume brand prior to that, but enjoys the family-like atmosphere at Liberty, […]

OTC is taking the opportunity during Automotive Service Professionals Week to showcase some of our local graduates working in the field. With over 11,000 alumni out there, it is always a thrill to find them still here, working in the city and surrounding suburbs. In the US there are over 224,000 automotive service technicians, with […]

Jose Rodriguez (AT-231/2016) is originally from Morris, New York – after high school he spent 10-years serving his country in the United States Army. After completing his automotive training he stayed in Ohio and is thriving at Bedford Mercedes-Benz where he is classified as an electrical specialist. Mercedes-Benz ensures their techs know the brand, and […]

Classic Car Restoration alum Colton Rees (AR-29/2018) is living the dream in Hunting Beach, CA working for DWS Classics. Rees returned home to Garden Grove, CA after his OTC graduation, walked in the door to DWS Classics and asked for a job. He’s been there a little over a year and is loving the opportunity […]

If you have not driven past Liberty Ford in Maple Heights, you have not seen one of the biggest automotive dealerships and service facilities in NE Ohio. This place is massive! They sell and service both consumer and commercial vehicles. The service department is a well-oiled machine with specific areas for new cars, used cars, […]

Brandon Reynolds (AD-287/2018) is the newest OTC graduate to be working at Liberty Ford in Maple Heights. He’s currently working as a lube tech, what all entry level techs start out as, and is working towards moving up to service tech. While some new graduates feel their skills are wasted as a lube-tech, it is […]