NOTICE: Pontotoc Tech will be closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 20th. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 21st at normal time.
Due to winter weather conditions, PTC will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 10th, 2025.
Due to anticipated winter weather conditions, PTC will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, January 9th, 2025.
THANK YOU!
NEW Barber program at Pontotoc Tech! The program will provide hands-on training with an expert instructor, preparing students to pass the state board licensure exam and succeed in a growing profession. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics employment in barbering is projected to grow by 8% from 2022 to 2032. This may be a great time to launch a career in this high-demand field. Class begins January 28th! Details at www.pontotoctech.edu/barber
In recognition of her valuable contributions and efforts to support the mission of Pontotoc Technology Center, and in appreciation for her dedication and hard work, Jayma Newport was awarded Employee of the Month today at PTC. Thank you, Jayma, and congratulations!
Pontotoc Technology Center is proud to announce the launch of its new evening Barber program, a unique opportunity for aspiring barbers to gain the skills and certification needed to enter a thriving industry. Designed with flexibility in mind, this program caters to working adults and those with busy schedules, offering evening classes to help students achieve their career goals. Class begins January 28th! Details at www.pontotoctech.edu/barber
This program prepares students to provide technical assistance to computer users in various work environments. Students learn to repair, service, and troubleshoot personal computers and computer related equipment and to install and configure operating systems and application software. They also learn the basics of networking, including installation, configuration and troubleshooting of hardware peripherals and protocols, as well as network administration duties and providing support for network users. Students are trained to design, support and keep communications systems secure and learn to configure routers, switches, and maintain wide area networks. To see more about the class click the link below. If you’re interested in enrolling, contact Renee Johns at 580-310-2264.
https://www.pontotoctech.edu/o/ftp/page/information-technology
Our Practical Nursing students joined our Biotech class this morning as Biotech students present the process of cellular respiration and the creation of ATP ("the powerhouse of the cell"). The resulting collaborative discussion helped the students translate for each other what's happening at the cellular level into real-life healthcare scenarios (and vice versa).
PTC will be closed for Christmas and New Year's Break - December 20th - January 5th. Students return on Monday, January 6th.
This year's Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Nationals competition is in the books. Our PTC Juniors finished 23rd Place in the nation (which comes with a $5,000/ea scholarship). The Latta team our PTC students help mentor finished in 21st Place (also $5,000 in scholarships for each team member.) Our PTC Seniors finished in seventh place (each receiving a $7,000 scholarship). Overall, our teams are bringing back $85,000 worth of scholarships to their choice of any of the four major automotive schools. Way to go teams! We're proud of how well you represented Oklahoma and our district! #TrainingToSucceed
"We're on day three of the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow National Championship. So far so good. I'm a very proud coach. We've made an outstanding presence here!" - Nathan Dial, PTC Automotive Instructor
In recognition of her valuable contributions and efforts to support the mission of Pontotoc Technology Center, and in appreciation for her dedication and hard work, Amy Watkins was awarded Employee of the Month this week at PTC. Thank you, Amy, and congratulations!
EMT students Presleigh Fielder, Dominick Verdadero, Jacob Becklehimer, Braden Davis, Briley Humphers, Grayson Miller, Emma Skinner, and Ryan Wilson passed their EMR certification exams. Way to go! The next step will be to apply for a license to practice in the state of Oklahoma.
Don't get your new drone stuck in a pear tree on the first day of Christmas! Come learn the basics and fly some pretty cool aircraft in a structured learning environment so you can show off your awesome flying skills on Christmas Day! Learn how to fly safe and legal!
Dates: Tuesday, December 3rd and Wednesday, December 4th
Time: 5:30pm - 8:30PM
Where: Pontotoc Technology Center, Room 415
Details and Enroll at: https://www.careertechweb.org/ptc/course/index.php?sesid=Njk1ODE%3D&campusid=NA%3D%3D&tid=Njg2OTg%3D&autobill=MQ%3D%3D&userid=NzM%3D
This week, we welcomed EOCTech's Automotive competition team for a friendly scrimmage to help students prepare for their upcoming competition. Both teams are looking great!
This week students from PTC and Gordon Cooper Technology Center participated in a joint bucket truck training on the PTC campus.
PTC will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday November 25th - 29th.
Basic Drone Class
Date: Tuesday, December 3rd and Wednesday, December 4th
Time: 5:30pm - 8:30PM
Location: Pontotoc Technology Center, Room 415
Have you thought about purchasing a drone for a loved one as a gift for Christmas, or thought about getting one to assist you in your career? Either way, there are rules and regulations that you should know about before you fly! Pontotoc Technology Center is here to help! Our 6-hour Basic Drone course provides information you will need to make you safe and legal before you take to the skies! You will also experience the thrill of flying several air state-of-the-art aircraft, learning basic maneuvers and tech information needed to successfully fly. Details or Enroll: https://www.careertechweb.org/ptc/course/index.php?sesid=Njk1ODE%3D&campusid=NA%3D%3D&tid=Njg2OTg%3D&autobill=MQ%3D%3D&userid=NzM%3D
Thanks to Bob Billen with the Oklahoma Propane Education and Safety Commission for stopping by today to visit with our HVAC students about the propane equipment we added to our training this year. Among other things, he shared some of the differences and/or challenges professionals may encounter when in the field. The PTC HVAC program is a comprehensive training program preparing future HVAC professionals. "With the addition of propane to our curriculum, we hope to help with post-graduation propane installation licensing for students," said Michal Beach, PTC HVAC Instructor. To learn more about the HVAC program at PTC, visit: https://www.pontotoctech.edu/o/ftp/page/hvac
