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Student testimony: OCC programs and navigators credited with keeping learners on track
Summary
Student Trin Ho described arriving with little, benefiting from OCC's Student Connect and navigator supports, and completing an internship at Upstate Hospital; legislators heard multiple student success examples (Micron placement, early college completion) used to illustrate workforce and transfer outcomes.
A student who identified as Trin Ho spoke directly to legislators about the practical supports that helped them stay in school and advance toward a credential.
"With your support means so much to me because again I came here when I was 6 years old with basically nothing in my pocket with me and just my mom... OCC has provided me an opportunity to come back with the Student Connect program to help me..." Trin told the committee, describing participation in honor society and an internship at Upstate Hospital.
College leaders also cited other student outcomes during the presentation: Nicholas Hay (Micron program) now working for Micron, Marquita Hetherington returning through the 'return to complete' program, Paul Clark transferring to Le Moyne College after national championship performances, and Samara Hurtado completing an associate degree concurrent with high school and transferring to University at Buffalo.
Legislators asked about completion counts for SUNY Reconnect participants; OCC staff said they would provide the detailed numbers later. Staff also described the role of navigators—professional staff who follow up when faculty flag students—to improve retention and success.
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