Mike_Shaffer
United States of America#2Consumer Comment
Wed, June 29, 2011
I'm a graduate of OCB and I have to say that the above complaint was the complete opposite of my personal experience. I'm graduated in March of 2006 and had a job in May of the same year as the Afternoon Personality of a radio station in Iowa. I've now been in radio for 5+ years and currently host the Night Show on Top 40/Star 102.1 in Knoxville, TN.
OCB provided me with all the tools needed to become a successful broadcaster. The whole experience was a complete blast and I wound up with a great career in the end.
Regardless of what school you attend, at the end of the day you've got to take some accountability for your own successes and failures. Like in any field, being a success in the world of broadcasting is dependent upon on your own ability to put in the hard work and effort required to achieve your goals.
OCB gave me all the tools I needed to succeed, it was up to me to put them to use.
Mike Shaffer
Star1021FM.com
facebook.com/ShafferOnStar
Mike_Shaffer
United States of America#3Consumer Comment
Wed, June 29, 2011
I'm a graduate of OCB and I have to say that the above complaint was the complete opposite of my personal experience. I'm graduated in March of 2006 and had a job in May of the same year as the Afternoon Personality of a radio station in Iowa. I've now been in radio for 5+ years and currently host the Night Show on Top 40/Star 102.1 in Knoxville, TN.
OCB provided me with all the tools needed to become a successful broadcaster. The whole experience was a complete blast and I wound up with a great career in the end.
Regardless of what school you attend, at the end of the day you've got to take some accountability for your own successes and failures. Like in any field, being a success in the world of broadcasting is dependent upon on your own ability to put in the hard work and effort required to achieve your goals.
OCB gave me all the tools I needed to succeed, it was up to me to put them to use.
Mike Shaffer
Star1021FM.com
facebook.com/ShafferOnStar
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United States of America#4Consumer Comment
Tue, April 26, 2011
The Ohio Center for Broadcasting is not a fraud and I know this from personal experience. I too attended this school in 2005 and have been working in radio for the last 5 years. The Ohio Center for Broadcasting held a job fair around our graduation time which is where I networked with the company that I am currently working for. I also know 5 others from my class that were hired in radio right after graduation.
The Ohio Center for Broadcasting had plenty of equipment for us to use and gave us projects to complete in both television and radio so that we would gain knowledge of both fields. The instructors and instructors' assitant's were always around helping us on our projects. The school even moved into a bigger building down the street from where they were located and purchased more equipment to fit their professional studios and newsroom.
The placement director of the school was and still is a huge help as I am still in contact with the school. They all offer advice and help as much as they can. The school and it's employees encourage their graduates and students to stay in touch with them as they enjoy seeing how we become successful with the job options that they have given us.
I would not recommend going to a 4 year college and spending more money to obtain a degree in this field. I received a diploma after completeing the 10 month program and was hired into radio shortly after.
I am proud to say that I am a graduate of the Ohio Center for Broadcasting and will continue to support that school as they have supported me throughout my years with them.