Fall 2023 Information Technology Outstanding Student: Jacob Thomas - We recently recognized our outstanding students for the Fall of 2023. 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 Fall Outstanding Students!
Fall 2023 Welding Outstanding Student: Creed Booth - We recently recognized our outstanding students for the Fall of 2023. 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 Fall Outstanding Students!
Fall 2023 Automotive Outstanding Student: James Tschierch - We recently recognized our outstanding students for the Fall of 2023. 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 Fall Outstanding Students!
AAA Driver Improvement - December 5th & 6th (5:30PM - 9:30PM): 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.
Get all the details and/or enroll at: https://www.careertechweb.org/ptc/course_bl/index.php?sesid=NDkzMTM%3D&userid=NzM%3D&campusid=NA%3D%3D&autobill=MA%3D%3D
Fire Cadets respond to mock 911 calls as a part of their training. This time, the patients requiring emergency assistance were in our Business and Industry Services wing on campus.
PTC will be closed for Thanksgiving Break November 20th - 24th.
Thanks to Mercy EMS! Pontotoc Tech EMT students got to explore and get familiar with the ambulances.
PTC Lineworker Academy students at the top of the Seminole Power Plant in Konawa.
November 27th - OSHA 30 For General Industry ($322) - The OSHA 30-hour General Industry Outreach Training is a comprehensive safety course designed for anyone involved in general industry. This course is specifically designed for safety directors, foremen and field supervisors. It covers OSHA safety standards, industry compliance requirements and employee/employer rights and responsibilities. This course is available for individual enrollments or can be tailored for business groups with custom times and formats, and trade specific subjects. Participants will receive an OSHA 30-hour for General Industry completion card. Details at: https://www.careertechweb.org/ptc/course/index.php?sesid=NTIzNDk%3D&campusid=NA%3D%3D&tid=NTE2OTI%3D&autobill=MQ%3D%3D&userid=NzM%3D
Thanks to our Information Technology program for planning and hosting the Veteran's Day assembly today. Visitors, students, and staff got to hear from veterans and recognize those in attendance who have served. To all who have served or are currently serving, thank you!
Veterans Day is a celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. To all our veterans, we thank you! Learn more at: https://department.va.gov/veterans-day/history-of-veterans-day/?redirect=1
We recently recognized our newest Employee of the Month - 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, thank you & congratulations, Beckie Balch!
We'd like to say a big THANK YOU to Farm Bureau for providing lunch for PTC staff today!
The Lineworker class spending time in the transmission yard. #TrainingToSucceed
PTC Pratical Nursing program names 2023-2024 HOSA officers. Left to right, Mareya Mata, Kelly LaNoy, Brandy Ames, Mrs. Julie Williams, Billy Catron, Kenda Brock, Danette Balliett, Alexia Franklin
PTC Welding students taking advantage of the great weather earlier this month to learn elevated welding safety and skills. Other projects in the works include preparations for work at the East Central University Baseball Field and a massive pond drainage pipe. #TrainingToSucceed
PTC Students at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas competing in the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Building Competition.
Reserve your spot now - space is limited.
Introduction to Sewing and Upholstery - Class Begins 5:30PM, Tuesday, November 7th.
This Basic Introductory for Sewing Class is intended to teach students the knowledge required to safely setup and operate a sewing machine. Including the basics of how the sewing machine works, basic parts and how they interact to make a perfect stitch, tensioning, needle selection, fabric characteristics, etc… Students will learn how to troubleshoot the most common issues that occur with sewing and how to solve those issues. Each student will have extensive sewing time on their own machine and the course will be adjusted to fit their individual abilities. The final project will be for each student to pattern, cut, and sew a throw pillow.
About the Instructor: Mike Taylor has a diverse background, including teaching, coaching, construction contracting and working as an I.T. specialist. He started his 2nd Chance Upholstery business in 2009, specializing in boat upholstery. Since then he has expanded into all forms of upholstery including home furniture, pillows, auto, motorcycles, jet skis, and more.
Details and Enroll: https://www.careertechweb.org/ptc/course_bl/index.php?sesid=NTM1NTI%3D&userid=NzM%3D&campusid=NA%3D%3D&autobill=MQ%3D%3D
October 28th is National First Responders Day. We thank you all for your dedication and life-saving efforts! According to the US Department of Commerce, an estimated 4.6 million people serve as career and volunteer firefighters, police, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics in the United States. Their daily jobs come with extraordinary challenges that they face with bravery and dedication.
November 7th - Introduction to Sewing and Upholstery ($169) - Evening Course, Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30-8:30pm. This basic course requires no experience and sewing machines are provided. All you need is a desire to learn. We'll cover the use of sewing machines, including threading and stitching, maintenance and operation, and more. You'll also learn about patterns and complete a small project during the course. Details/Enroll: https://www.careertechweb.org/ptc/course_bl/index.php?sesid=NTM1NTI%3D&userid=NzM%3D&campusid=NA%3D%3D&autobill=MQ%3D%3D
