The new year is upon us. Are you thinking of a career change? How about becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse? Apply Now! https://www.pontotoctech.edu/PracticalNursing
AAA Driver Improvement Class - February 27th - The program teaches drivers how to prepare the vehicle for optimum visibility, compensate for environmental factors, drive defensively and react to potentially dangerous traffic situations. State-approved courses meet requirements for volunteers, DMV and traffic court – and can qualify drivers for state mandated auto insurance discounts, point reduction, or the ability to earn safe driving credits. Details/Enroll at: https://www.careertechweb.org/ptc/course/index.php?sesid=NDkzMTM%3D&campusid=NA%3D%3D&tid=NDg3MTI%3D&autobill=MQ%3D%3D&userid=NzM%3D
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - January 15th, 2024 - "And when this happens, and when we allow freedom ring, when we let it ring from every village and every hamlet, from every state and every city, we will be able to speed up that day when all of God's children, Black men and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics, will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old Negro spiritual: Free at last. Free at last. Thank God almighty, we are free at last." You can read and/or listen to King's entire "I Have a Dream" speech from the Lincoln Memorial on August 28th, 1963 here: https://www.npr.org/2010/01/18/122701268/i-have-a-dream-speech-in-its-entirety
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Median annual earnings for a Licensed Practical Nurse are $54,620. No Shortcuts. Learn, then Earn! PN Applications Are Open! https://www.pontotoctech.edu/PracticalNursing
Intro to Sewing and Upholstery - January 23rd! - This basic course requires ZERO prior experience. We have everything you need (machines and materials). A you need is a learning attitude! Learn how to use a sewing machine - including threading and stitching. You'll also learn a little about maintaining your equipment, pattern making (with the goal of completing a small project during the course). Come by yourself or get a group and learn together! Details and/or Enroll at: https://www.careertechweb.org/ptc/course/index.php?sesid=NTU1MjA%3D&campusid=NA%3D%3D&tid=NTQ4Mjg%3D&autobill=MQ%3D%3D&userid=NzM%3D
Pontotoc Technology Center will be closed on Monday, January 15th, 2024 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
It’s not been a walk in the park, but we know you’re leaving the Fire Academy well-prepared. All of us at PTC wish you long, safe, and successful careers in whatever you choose to do! Congratulations to this year’s Fire Academy Graduates: Cole Hudson, Braden Corley, Dalton Sutton, Jackson Green, Thomas Davenport, Beau Seabolt, Max Rosen, Dakota Trulove, Boe Jett, Andres Alamilla, Daniel Bratcher.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports an expected 5% growth of LPNs until 2032, which is faster than average. Today is the perfect time to start preparing for your new career! PN Applications Now Open! https://www.pontotoctech.edu/PracticalNursing
Somewhere in the world it's a balmy 72 degrees. Not at PTC this week. Our Lineworker students brave the chill and wind, just like they will on the job soon!
Are you frustrated with your lawn equipment not operating correctly? Learn to troubleshoot common problems using a systematic approach. You'll learn the basics of maintaining your small engines and understanding how to keep them in tip top condition throughout the year - including zero turn mowers, leaf blowers, and string trimmers. Details and/or Enroll at: https://www.careertechweb.org/ptc/course/index.php?sesid=NTU2MzU%3D&campusid=NA%3D%3D&tid=NTQ5NDM%3D&autobill=MQ%3D%3D&userid=NzM%3D
Intro to Sewing and Upholstery - January 23rd! - This basic course requires ZERO prior experience. We have everything you need (machines and materials). A you need is a learning attitude! Learn how to use a sewing machine - including threading and stitching. You'll also learn a little about maintaining your equipment, pattern making (with the goal of completing a small project during the course). Come by yourself or get a group and learn together! Details and/or Enroll at: https://www.careertechweb.org/ptc/course/index.php?sesid=NTU1MjA%3D&campusid=NA%3D%3D&tid=NTQ4Mjg%3D&autobill=MQ%3D%3D&userid=NzM%3D
Plug in to Electrical AC/DC Basics on January 11th! This class is designed as a fundamental building blocks course for industrial electrical knowledge. It's in a lecture/lab format that provides great hands on learning. Training topics include: Basic Electrical Circuits, Electrical Measurement, Circuit Analysis, Inductance and Capacitance, Combination Circuits, and Transformers. Get the details and/or enroll at: https://www.careertechweb.org/ptc/course/index.php?sesid=NTU2MzM%3D&campusid=NA%3D%3D&tid=NTQ5NDE%3D&autobill=MQ%3D%3D&userid=NzM%3D
Basic HVAC coming January 11th! - This basic heating, venting and air conditioning installation and repair class is designed for those who are looking to get into a skilled trades career that is in great demand. You will obtain EPA Certification during this course as you learn the electrical troubleshooting and basics needed to maintain an HVAC system. This course provides electrical controls training, heating and refrigeration cycle training and recover, recycle, and recharge refrigerant training. Details and/or enroll at: https://www.careertechweb.org/ptc/course/index.php?sesid=NTM1NzE%3D&campusid=NA%3D%3D&tid=NTI5MDE%3D&autobill=MQ%3D%3D&userid=NzM%3D
We are hiring a Service Industry Instructor! The Service Industry program will serve students on educational pathways that lead to careers within a variety of service industries such as: maintenance, construction, landscaping, hospitality, small engine repair, and other service careers. Full job description and application at https://pontotoctech.edu/jobs
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
If it’s time for a career change or to upgrade your skills, find your future at PontotocTech.edu!
Merry Christmas from all of us at Pontotoc Technology Center!
Today we recognized our newest Employee of the Month - In recognition of his valuable contributions and efforts to support the mission of Pontotoc Technology Center, and in appreciation for his dedication and hard work, thank you & congratulations, Robert Benedict!
PTC will be closed December 18th through January 2nd for the holidays.
Our Automotive competition team presented an exhibition for staff and students yesterday on campus. They travel to Nationals this week to compete in the Elite 10 (a great achievement to be in the top 10 - out of 100's in the nation)! We wish them safe travels and the best of luck in the competition! #TrainingToSucceed
The rain, the clouds, the cold, could there be a better day for our annual staff PTC Chili Cook off?! Participants from across the PTC campus battled for the belt, the bragging rights for a solid year, and the knowledge that their chili is, in-fact, the best! We’d like to say a big thanks to our judges, Chris Feiler from Citizens Bank, Mitchell Barnum from PEC, and Kevin Paxton from ECU. And without further delay, the winners are: Brenda Flowers, Best Chili and Becky Lillard, Best Cornbread. For those who did not take top honors, don’t worry, we’ll meet again.
