SWOCC release - COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) invites the community to an information session for its Diesel Mechanic Technology program on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. This free event is designed for anyone interested in exploring this hands-on training opportunity. All ages are welcome.  The session will take place in Umpqua Hall, Room 184, on the Coos Campus (1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay).  Attendees will learn about the program, including the application process for the upcoming year. They will also have the opportunity to connect with representatives from key student support areas, including: Admissions, Financial Aid, STEP/Benefits Navigation, SWOCC Foundation, Veterans Center, and others.  If time allows, participants will be offered a brief tour of the shop.  Diesel Mechanic Technology Information Session:  WHO: Prospective students and community members interested in Diesel Mechanic Technology; WHEN: 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026; WHERE: Umpqua Hall, Room 184 on the SWOCC Coos Campus (1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay).  For more information about this session, contact Charline Meyer, LIFT Project Coordinator/Advisor at [email protected] or 541-888-1545.