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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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
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.
What does it mean for Pontotoc Technology Center to be “Powered by CareerTech?” PTC being a part of the #OKCareerTech system holds an immense significance for our community. For over a century, Oklahoma CareerTech has been shaping skilled individuals and offering clear career paths to 90,000+ graduates annually. These graduates form the backbone of Oklahoma's workforce, driving the economy by serving countless companies. Being an integral part of this legacy, Pontotoc Technology Center produces skilled professionals who power Oklahoma, and more specifically our district’s continued growth and economic vitality. The five minute video on our website is worth the watch if you’re interested to see a bit more about how we’re investing in Oklahoma’s future. https://www.pontotoctech.edu/page/about
Kicking off the 23/24 school year we're looking forward to great success through student courage, persistence, and commitment. Our quote this year is from Winston Churchill, "Success is not final, failure is not fatal, it is the courage to continue that counts."
First Day of Class for Full-Time Programs at PTC is Wednesday, August 9th. We're looking forward to seeing everyone and kicking the year off right!
The LAST SummerUp Round is Thursday July 13th. We'll be here all day with sessions at 9AM, 11AM, 1PM, 3PM, or 5PM. It'll take about an hour, or less. Guardians accompany high school students under 18. Details at www.pontotoctech.edu/summerup
Congratulations to the Practical Nursing class of 2023. It’s been a long year full of challenges, but here you are! You're at the end of a journey - and also at the very beginning! It's an exciting time. As you move forward in a career rooted in the devotion to the welfare of those committed to your care, know that all of us at PTC are so very proud to now call you Alumni!
Attention High School Seniors - The high school EMT class is still accepting applications for next school year and is open to seniors only. If you’re interested in seeking employment in emergency medical services or hope to gain a start with medical training that can be used in other medical fields like nursing or pre-med. after high school, this is the class for you! Find information about the class at: https://www.pontotoctech.edu/o/ftp/page/emt-fire. If you are interested in enrolling for next year, call 580-310-2200 and ask for Mr. Moore or Mrs. Johns. They can answer questions - and when you're ready, they'll help you with the paperwork needed to get enrolled.
The HVAC program at PTC is an introduction to air-conditioning and refrigeration, exploring career opportunities in the HVAC/R industry, personal safety and work practices, and personal protective equipment. The program is Oklahoma Construction Industries Board Approved. Classes begin the middle of August and end the middle of May the following year. Applications for adult students are still open. If you’ve been thinking about a career in the HVAC industry, what are you waiting for? Details at: https://www.pontotoctech.edu/o/ftp/page/hvac
Reminder: The 2nd SummerUp event is Thursday, June 22nd. All Fall 2023 students must attend an orientation date or risk being dropped. You can attend at 9AM, 11AM, 1PM, 3PM, or 5PM. It'll take about an hour, or less. Guardians accompany high school students under 18. Details at www.pontotoctech.edu/summerup
SummerUp Orientation Thursday, June 8th. All Fall 2023 students must attend one SummerUp event. The dates are June 8th, June 22nd, and July 13th. It's likely the earlier you attend, the smaller the crowd! No appointment necessary. Sessions start at 9AM, 11AM, 1PM, 3PM, and 5PM.
PTC In The News (KTEN): https://www.kten.com/story/49046347/pontotoc-tech-to-offer-training-for-utility-workers
Thanks to PEC for donating and installing the poles for our new Line Worker Academy practice pole yard. Classes begin in August and we can't wait to get started! For more information about the Academy, visit: https://www.pontotoctech.edu/o/ftp/page/lineworker
Today is the end of the year picnic for Full-Time Programs at PTC. The grill is hot, the food is free, and the games are hopping. A big thanks to Irving Center for lending us your corn hole set, oversized Connect Four and Jenga sets! This picnic is just one of many opportunities for all students, regardless of which high school they attend, to get together to build friendships and connections to carry with them wherever they go next!
