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!
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
