PTC Lineworker Academy students at the top of the Seminole Power Plant in Konawa.
Thanks to Mercy EMS! Pontotoc Tech EMT students got to explore and get familiar with the ambulances.
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
Don't forget the Free Flu Vaccine Drive Thru Clinic TODAY (October 19th), 9AM-3PM at Pontotoc Technology Center, 601 West 33rd St. Ada. Follow the signs and you can't miss it! The Clinic is made possible by the Chickasaw Nation, and the Pontotoc County Health Department with assistance from the PTC Practical Nursing program. Remember to wear short sleeves and leave pets at home! No appointment necessary. Learn more about the Practical Nursing program at: www.pontotoctech.edu/practicalnursing
PTC IT Student John Linebarger recently ran into a bit of car trouble arriving to class one day. His car just died. About that time, the Firefighter Academy students were running by on their morning PT run and decided to give John a hand. They pushed his car all the way to the other side of our campus and into the Automotive shop. Automotive student Matthew Brogdon diagnosed the issue and had John back on the road the next day. Linebarger said, “I guess if my car had to break down, it couldn’t have happened at a better time and place! Thanks to everyone who helped!” PTC programs are constantly collaborating with each other…sometimes it’s unplanned. #TrainingToSucceed
29 Tech Centers, 391 PK-12 School Districts, 15 Skill Centers, 32 Adult Educations and Family Literacy Centers - PTC is a part of the #OKCareerTech system. See what that means at: https://www.pontotoctech.edu/page/about
Live work at the PTC salon has begun for the 2023/2024 school year. Today, the salon was hoping with haircuts, washing, color, and more! If you're interested in scheduling an appointment for service, call (580) 310-2281. (All student services are supervised by the instructor.)
Friday, October 6th is Manufacturing Day
https://www.manufacturingusa.com/manufacturing-day-2023
Pontotoc Technology Students travelled to several of our businesses and industry partners to explore career options and increase awareness around the manufacturing industry. All of us at PTC appreciate Flex-N-Gate, Globe Mfg, RamJack, Anderson Quarries, and GAMI for investing in our student's futures today!
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.
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
