Winter 2024 Biotechnology Outstanding Student: Kaisyn Shaw - We recently recognized our outstanding students for the Winter of 2024. Outstanding students are selected by their instructors based on established criteria that allow them to recognize someone who is, well, outstanding! Congratulations to all our Winter Outstanding Students! (Photo Credit: Alyssa Flores)
Winter 2024 Cosmetology Outstanding Student: Gunner Stone - We recently recognized our outstanding students for the Winter of 2024. Outstanding students are selected by their instructors based on established criteria that allow them to recognize someone who is, well, outstanding! Congratulations to all our Winter Outstanding Students!
Winter 2024 Practical Nursing Outstanding Student: Brandy Ames - We recently recognized our outstanding students for the Winter of 2024. Outstanding students are selected by their instructors based on established criteria that allow them to recognize someone who is, well, outstanding! Congratulations to all our Winter Outstanding Students! (Photo Credit: Alyssa Flores)
PTC Welding students recently finished a grill project for Citizens Bank of Ada. This is a great example of students using a variety of skills learned throughout the year and putting them into practice on real-life work! #TrainingToSucceed
Today we inducted 87 new students into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). In addition to our new inductees, we celebrated 20+ honorees who met the criteria again and received their 2nd year pins. Way to go everyone and congratulations!
Join us as we celebrate Career and Technical Education Month, showcasing how Oklahoma is powered by CareerTech. Pontotoc Tech takes pride in being a vital part of this system, empowering individuals and fueling our state's dynamic economy. Cheers to success and innovation! #CTEMonth #PoweredByCareerTech #OKCareerTech
Oklahoma's electric cooperatives partnered with First United Bank to spread kindness across the state on United Acts of Kindness Day, which fell on February 16, 2024. PEC provided a wonderful lunch for PTC’s Lineworker Academy that day. Thank you to PEC for continuing to invest in our students!
NOTICE: The window for applying for the 2024-2025 Practical Nurse program is closing. Required testing (TABE) also ends soon. If you’re going to apply, now is the time! https://www.pontotoctech.edu/PracticalNursing
DID YOU KNOW...? Pontotoc Technology Center offers a wide variety of courses, including first responder training, cosmetology, heavy equipment, welding, HVAC training and more! We are constantly adapting our programs to better serve students, local businesses and our communities. #CTEMonth #OKCareerTech
Congratulations to PTC Welding team members Fraysson Coody, Brennon Riddle and Matt Wood who placed 3rd in the Region 6 Welding Fabrication contest held at Moore-Norman Technology Center.
NOTICE: PTC will be closed on Presidents' Day - Monday, February 19th.
PTC EMT high school students practice stopping the bleed today. #TrainingToSucceed
What is Practical Nursing school like? PTC's program combines classroom learning in subjects such as Medical Surgical nursing, OB nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Pediatric nursing and pharmacology with supervised clinical experience. You'll gain the knowledge and skills you need through study and hands-on application. Deadline for application is fast approaching. Learn more at: 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
Our HVAC students participated in district competition today, with some great successes. Andon Russell, 1st Place-High School (going to State), Aiden Walls, 4th Place- Adult (going to State), and Manny Padilla, 5th Place-High School. Congrats to all who participated! #TrainingToSucceed
PTC Welding students Mitchell Teel, Beau Griffin and Ty Burns competed in the Region 6 SkillsUSA Oklahoma Welding contest at the Moore-Norman Technology Center. Contestants demonstrated their skills in blue print reading, project layout, GMAW, 6010 and 7018 SMAW, and oxyfuel cutting. Beau Griffin place 8th in this year's competition.
Are you compassionate, detail oriented, have patience and physical stamina? Do you dream of a career helping others? Applications are open for the Practical Nursing program at Pontotoc Technology Center. Details at: https://www.pontotoctech.edu/PracticalNursing
Small Engine Repair and Maintenance - February 22nd - 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
Join us in recognizing CareerTech Education Month as we celebrate over 100 years of training skilled professionals who drive the success of our state. From innovation to dedication, Oklahoma is truly powered by CareerTech! https://youtu.be/GmcBJsx-lxs #CTEMonth #OklahomaSuccess #OKCareerTech
Nighttime training for our Lineworker students.
