PTC Welding students took tours of HeavyBilt Manufacturing and Sundowners trailers exploring job opportunities. We would like to thank Ronald Ray of Sundowners and Steve Cody of HeavyBilt for their hospitality.
Congratulations to these basic firefighter students on passing Hazardous Materials Operations! #TrainingToSucceed
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
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.
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.
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
Congratulations PTC Student of the Month, Health Science student, Brittany Haney! #TrainingToSucceed
Basic Firefighter students are learning skills in Hazardous Materials Operations. #TrainingToSucceed
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!
Congratulations to PTC Biotech students receiving their NOCTI certificates as well as those receiving college credit for their efforts! NOCTI exams are designed to measure an individual's knowledge of higher-level concepts, theories, and applications in specific technical areas and to evaluate individuals with a combination of education, training, and work experience. Way to go students! #TrainingToSucceed
Congratulations PTC Students of the Month, Fire/EMS Student, George Maddox and Information Technology Students, Tomie Tollett and Gabe Rosalez! #TrainingToSucceed (Photo Credit: IT Students, Julius Higdon, Bentley Hill, and Brady Boeck)
Congratulations to our new NTHS inductees! These students have demonstrated their commitment to academic achievement, attendance, and good character throughout their time at PTC, both inside and outside the classroom. See more at: https://www.pontotoctech.edu/o/ftp/page/nths
Congratulations to PTC Automotive competitors for winning 1st and 4th places at the Hereford Texas Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Nationals Qualifiers this weekend! This program will provide participating students a combined $75,000 in scholarships! #TrainingToSucceed
Former PTC welding student Dustyn Frazier showing the current welding students the GMAW process that they use at Heavybilt Manufacturing in Coalgate.
Members of the IT eSports team at PTC participated in their first game last night. This could be the start of something big!
PTC welding students are learning to change wire and liners in the MIG machines. #TrainingToSucceed
Basic Fire students learning about Hazardous Materials Operations using proper protective gear. #TrainingToSucceed
