Congratulations to the students in PTC's high school basic firefighter class who are now fully Firefighter 1 certified. These students passed hazardous materials awareness, hazardous materials operations, and Firefighter 1 written tests and skills. Way to go! #TrainingToSucceed
Drone Certification Prep Section 107 - May 15th. Details and Enroll at: https://www.careertechweb.org/ptc/course/index.php?sesid=Mzk2OTU%3D&campusid=NA%3D%3D&tid=MzkyMjI%3D&autobill=MQ%3D%3D&userid=NzM%3D
ADVANCED FIREFIGHTER ACADEMY (785 HRS)
Are you interested in seeking employment in Fire, EMS? Our 20 week academy can provide you with the basic skills for these careers. You must have a High School Diploma or GED to be eligible. The academy consists of 785 hours of training and hands-on experience. The academy starts mid July 2023 and classes run from 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday. PT Test and Interviews will be scheduled in June. Contact PTC for the cost of the Academy (580) 310-2248. Students may apply for financial aid by calling Jannice Williams at (580) 310-2223. Physical fitness and medical evaluations will be required. Applicants must go through an interview process to be selected into the Fire Academy. For more information please contact Jay Wood at (580) 310-2276.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers begins May 12th. Details and Enroll at: https://www.careertechweb.org/ptc/course/index.php?sesid=NDUzMTA%3D&campusid=NA%3D%3D&tid=NDQ3NDA%3D&autobill=MQ%3D%3D&userid=Mjkx
Word for Windows begins May 10th. Details and Enroll at: https://www.careertechweb.org/ptc/course/index.php?sesid=NDU3NjU%3D&campusid=NA%3D%3D&tid=NDUxOTI%3D&autobill=MQ%3D%3D&userid=NzU%3D
Beginning May 9th - Phase I and II Unarmed Security Guard. Details or Enroll at: https://www.careertechweb.org/ptc/course_bl/index.php?sesid=NDU5ODI%3D&userid=Mjc0&campusid=NA%3D%3D&autobill=MQ%3D%3D
We are Hiring! Pontotoc Technology Center is accepting applications for a BIS Administrative Assistant position (Hours are M-Th 12:15P-8:45P and F 8A-4:30P). See job description for essential duties, responsibilities, and details: https://www.pontotoctech.edu/page/open-positions
Four of our Automotive students recently competed in the Oklahoma Top Tech challenge sponsored by UTI. Left to right, Tyler Hill and Jaxon Wood took 5th place, and Mason Holland and Hunter Price took 4th. Each student walked away from the event with a $1,000 scholarship.
Excel Level 1 - May 2nd. Learn to use Excel spreadsheets including features like formulas, functions, auto sum, sorting, and creating formulas. https://www.careertechweb.org/ptc/course/index.php?sesid=NDU3NjQ%3D&campusid=NA%3D%3D&tid=NDUxOTE%3D&autobill=MQ%3D%3D&userid=NzU%3D
Today, we recognize our May Employees of the Month - In recognition of their valuable contributions and efforts to support the mission of Pontotoc Technology Center, and in appreciation for their dedication and hard work, thank you & congratulations, Shelly Hatton and Kim Lackey!
Congratulations to Gabriel Rosales, PTC Post-Secondary Student of the Year!
Congratulations to George Maddox, PTC High School Student of the Year!
PTC students recently attended the Skills USA competition in Ardmore Oklahoma. Taking the silver for the high school category in the Heavy Equipment Operator Skills competition was Tyler Stringer, and Charles Runnels took post-secondary Bronze. #TrainingToSucceed
Environmental Biotechnology Summer Camp is just around the corner. Designed for incoming 9th and 10th graders to explore the college prep science program at PTC, the camp has limited space, so sign up now! Details at: https://www.pontotoctech.edu/o/ftp/page/biotechnology
HAZMAT Awareness - Begins April 26th - This course provides to those who are or will be operating as a member of a fire department, law enforcement agency, EMS agency, emergency management agency, or other first responder agency, the basic skills needed to evaluate and work defensively at an incident involving the release of hazardous materials. For more information contact Jay Wood at (580) 310-2276 or the Business and Industries Office (580) 310-2248.
Digital Photographer for Beginners - class starts April 17th! Details and Enroll: https://www.careertechweb.org/ptc/course/index.php?sesid=NDI4MTI%3D&campusid=NA%3D%3D&tid=NDIyNzY%3D&autobill=MQ%3D%3D&userid=Mjc0
Congratulations PTC Student of the Month, Health Science student, Brittany Haney! #TrainingToSucceed
Basic Firefighter students are learning skills in Hazardous Materials Operations. #TrainingToSucceed
Beginning and Advanced Welding begins April 17th. For details and to enroll, click: https://www.careertechweb.org/ptc/?select_cat=3
We capped off the week with an egg hunt on the front lawn. Prizes included candy filled eggs of course, but the more coveted day off and snack bar gift certificate eggs brought some added excitement to the contest!
