As fiscal year 2025 comes to a close, we’re proud to share that OTECH has exceeded its academic, graduation, and enrollment goals—marking one of the most successful years in our history. Behind these milestones are not only the dedicated efforts of our faculty and staff, but the extraordinary generosity of our donors, whose support continues to open doors for hundreds of students. This year’s success is a powerful reminder of what happens when a community comes together to invest in education. Thanks to donor-funded scholarships, more students were able to stay enrolled, complete their training, and begin meaningful careers—without the burden of debt. In many cases, donor support went even further, helping students cover critical costs like licensure and exam fees. These contributions removed barriers and created a clear path forward for graduates to launch their careers with confidence.
At the beginning of the fiscal year, we set a goal to award 1,400 certificates. With the combined support of our admissions, counseling, and instructional teams—and the financial assistance provided by our donors—we proudly awarded a record 1,811 certificates. New enrollment also grew by an impressive 34%, a clear sign that students see the value in pursuing career-focused education at OTECH.
This momentum carried into our spring graduation celebration, held at the Dee Events Center, where we saw one of the largest turnouts to date. The event was filled with pride, joy, and celebration as graduates crossed the stage to mark the culmination of their hard work and the beginning of exciting new chapters.
We especially want to highlight the 459 scholarship recipients who were able to graduate thanks to the support of our donor community. Your contributions didn’t just help them earn certificates, you gave them a moment to celebrate their achievements alongside family, friends, and loved ones. That moment matters, and it’s made possible by you.
To our donors, thank you. Your generosity fuels our mission and transforms lives. As we look to the year ahead, we do so with deep gratitude—and with great excitement for what we’ll achieve together.
Here are the donors from this quarter:
• Beehive Naturals
• Ben Lomond Lanes
• BIO-MED Engineering, Inc.
• Chevy and Shanna Kelker
• Edward Jones
• George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park
• Heather Swarens
• Keyarra Wilder
• Leanwerks, LLC.
• Lindquist Mortuaries & Cemeteries
• Matthew Miles
• Megaplex Theatres
• Ogden Athletic Club
• Ogden Mustangs
• Ogden Nature Center
• Ogden Pizzeria
• OTECH Board of Trustees and Foundation Board of Trustees
• OTECH Staff and Faculty
• Raul Figueroa
• Rick Shock
• Rocky Mountain Power Foundation
• Ryan Giambrone
• Sigma Delta Pi SAE
• TCR Composites
• The Artisan Collective
• The Buckner Company
• The Prairie Schooner Steakhouse
• The Rush Funplex
• Toad’s Fun Zone
• Utah Museum of Fine Arts
• Walker Cinemas
• Wasatch Peaks Credit Union
• Weber County Ice Sheet
• Weber State Athletics
• WSU Business Development
• Zeppe’s