OTEI is a community outreach program for Oakland's inner-city youth. The OTEI program offers middle school and high school students the opportunity to explore the turf and landscape industry and the game of golf through:
• Field Trips
• Classroom Guest Speakers
• Internships
• Industry Conferences
• After-School Programs
• Scholarships
• Career and Job Fairs
• Golf Outings
• Special Community Projects
• Agricultural Chemistry and Plant Biology Courses
• Turf Seminars for High School and College Level Students
Students are also encouraged to investigate career paths through
higher education through programs offered through the Peralta
Community College District, including Merritt College's Professional
Turf and Landscape Management Program.
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Students are recruited throughout Oakland, and the OTEI Program Director meets with teachers to describe the diversity of the program.
Upcoming Events
May 20
Millsmont Secondary Academy Study Tour at Metropolitan Golf Links
May 25 Lighthouse Community Charter School Study
Tour at Metropolitan Golf Links
May 26
Millsmont Secondary Academy Study Tour at Tilden Regional Park
June 1
Elmhurst Middle School Study Tour at Metropolitan Golf Links
June 3
Oakland High School Study Tour at Metropolitan Golf Links
June 8
Fremont High School Study Tour at Metropolitan Golf Links
June 10
Havenscourt Middle school Study Tour at Metropolitan Golf Links
July 21
Havenscourt Middle School Study Tour at Metropolitan Golf Links