October 23rd - Basic Hydraulics ($535) - This is a course designed for an introduction to Hydraulics. Items covered include Hydraulic Power Systems, Circuit Connections, Basic Hydraulic Circuits, Hydraulic Schematics, Principles of Hydraulic Pressure and Flow, Fluid Friction, Hydraulic Speed Control, Flow Control Valves, Pressure Control Circuits, Pressure Reducing Valves. Details/Enroll: https://www.careertechweb.org/ptc/course/index.php?sesid=NDA2MzE%3D&campusid=NA%3D%3D&tid=NDAxNDY%3D&autobill=MQ%3D%3D&userid=NzM%3D
October 16th - Drivers Education ($277) - Statistically, teen drivers are involved in a high percentage of car accidents. Because of that, first time drivers should get all the practice they can before they get behind the wheel. State required driver education and training can help make you a safer driver and make the roads of Oklahoma safer for all. State required driver education is 30 hours of in-class curriculum and 6 hours of behind the wheel driver training. The driving schedule will differ from the 5-7pm class schedule. On days students are scheduled to drive, they will be in the vehicle with the instructor and another student. Each student completes 30 minutes of driving per session until the six (6) hours are achieved. The class end date will be adjusted once the class enrollment has been finalized. Details/Enroll: https://www.careertechweb.org/ptc/course/index.php?sesid=NDQ4Mjk%3D&campusid=NA%3D%3D&tid=NDQyNjg%3D&autobill=MQ%3D%3D&userid=Mjc0
In-District Secondary students attend PTC at NO COST. Businesses hiring CareerTech graduates have the advantage of quick onboarding of highly skilled workers with hands-on industry experience. Learn more about PTC and #OKCareerTech at https://www.pontotoctech.edu/page/about
The PTC Cosmetology Program will begin accepting clients for the 2023/2024 school year on October 1st. All student services are supervised by the instructor. Appointments can be made by calling (580) 310-2281.
Skill development goes above and beyond at PTC. Peer instruction develops soft-skills necessary in the workforce and the ability to mentor/teach others can be a career distinguishing skill! Pictured, second year students teach first year students cutting torch skills.
October 4th - Excel Level I ($99) - Simplify your life by organizing your information and data by learning to use Excel spreadsheets and the features - formulas, functions, auto sum, sorting, and creating formulas. The ability to make sense of all that data is becoming more and more challenging. Who has the time? Excel can help you organize this data more efficiently and effectively. Details at: https://www.careertechweb.org/ptc/course/index.php?sesid=NTIzNDA%3D&campusid=NA%3D%3D&tid=NTE2ODM%3D&autobill=MQ%3D%3D&userid=Mjc0
The Automotive shop is buzzing. All the bays are full as students work on projects ranging from alignment, tire balancing, replacing brakes, fuel pumps, and just about anything else you can imagine. One of our traveling teams is practicing for the upcoming competitive season.
September 30th - CDL Class B-Behind the Wheel - School Bus ($250) - This course will teach basic skills and mastery of basic maneuvers. You must show a proficiency in all of these skills to complete behind the wheel, Vehicle inspection, enroute, post trip, straight line backing, alley dock backing, off-set backing, parallel parking blind and sight side, vehicle controls, shifting, transmission, communications, signaling, visual search, speed and space management, safe driver behavior, Hours of service, hazard perception, railroad crossing, night operation, extreme driving conditions, skid control, baggage and cargo management, passenger safety awareness, passenger management, danger zones and use of mirrors, loading and unloading, emergency exit and evacuation, and special safety considerations. Details: https://www.careertechweb.org/ptc/course/index.php?sesid=NTExMzA%3D&campusid=NA%3D%3D&tid=NTA0ODg%3D&autobill=MQ%3D%3D&userid=Mjc0
Big thanks to Ronnie Pogue, Service & Parts Director at Fenton Ford, for spending some time with our Automotive students today. Pogue shared industry knowledge/experience and even brought along an electric vehicle for an in-depth inspection/learning experience in our shop. Thanks for investing in our students and the future of the Automotive service industry!
IT students at today's hiring event at the Agriplex, sponsored by The Chickasaw Nation. Pictured are students Faith Lawson, Steven Rodgers, Shane Fulsom, Brady Boeck & Jaydon Williams as they chat with potential employers.
Happy IT Professionals Day! To celebrate we’re highlighting our IT program students work in providing on-campus tech support for staff and students. Through this partnership with our IT staff, students preparing to enter the IT field get to experience real-world and day to day troubleshooting, repairs, documentation, and the customer service required to be a successful IT professional.
Happy Constitution Day! Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution by thirty-nine brave men on September 17, 1787, recognizing all who are born in the U.S. or by naturalization, have become citizens. Info at: https://constitutionday.com/
Did you know it’s estimated that #OKCareerTech has an annual impact of $3.5 Billion on the state’s economy. Learn more about how PTC is part of that! https://www.pontotoctech.edu/page/about
The Lineworker Academy at PTC includes CDL training for students to operate bucket trucks and other commercial vehicles. The class recently kicked off this portion of the training.
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, Brenda Flowers!
Did you know in FY22, #OKCareerTech had 446,940 systemwide enrollments and served 6,671 businesses? Learn more about how PTC is investing in Oklahoma’s future. https://www.pontotoctech.edu/page/about
Line worker students learning to climb electrical poles safely. #TrainingToSucceed
The welding class in full-swing! #TrainingToSucceed
The Information Technology class at PTC has been working on a HYPE video for the Ada High School football team that will premiere before the team takes the field next Friday September 1st at the home game against Ardmore. In addition several students will be assisting with the live broadcast for AHS and providing HYPE video and live video playback for ECU Tiger Football as well. Pictured is HS Senior & 2nd year IT student Jacob Thomas at last nights Ada game in Durant.
With help from PEC, we are setting poles in the transmission and distribution yard today. Line Worker program students are involved with shovels in hand.
