Workforce Development

🚀 Want to build a website without writing code? Join our 9-hour beginner course and learn how to plan, design, and launch your own site using no-code platforms and website builders — no HTML or CSS needed! Perfect for entrepreneurs, creatives, and anyone ready to get online fast. 🌟 Class starts May 15th - Don't miss it — spots are limited! Details or Enroll at: https://www.careertechweb.org/ptc/course/index.php?sesid=NzY2NTg%3D&campusid=NA%3D%3D&tid=NzU2OTk%3D&autobill=MQ%3D%3D&userid=Mjc0

🚗Driver Education & Training is open for enrollment! Oklahoma requires 30 hours of classroom learning and 6 hours behind the wheel. Evening classes run from 5–7 PM until summer break, then switch to mornings. ✅ Must be at least 15 and enrolled in secondary school (adults can join too!) 🛠️ New teen drivers must also complete the free ODOT Work Zone Safe course: oklahoma.gov/service/popular-services/teen-driving 📞 Questions? Call (580) 310-2248. ENROLL TODAY - this session starts May 5th, 2025! Details or Enroll: https://www.careertechweb.org/ptc/course/index.php?sesid=NzU0MjM%3D&campusid=NA%3D%3D&tid=NzQ0NzQ%3D&autobill=MQ%3D%3D&userid=Mjc0

PTC will be closed for Spring Break next week, March 17th - 21st. We will resume operations as normal on Monday, March 24th.

Congratulations to our recent Phlebotomy graduates!

PTC Lineworker students learning fiber and broadband skills. PTC partners with Mid-America Technology Center for this training.

PTC is seeking a detail-oriented BIS Administrative Assistant to provide essential clerical support for the Business & Industry Services department. This full-time position (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM) involves answering phones, enrolling students, maintaining accurate financial records, organizing classroom setups, and assisting with IT equipment. Join our team and contribute to a dynamic learning environment! Details at: https://pontotoctech.edu/jobs

CareerTech graduates are earning their way to brighter futures! Did you know secondary CareerTech students generate $373.6 million more in annual earnings compared to those with only high school diplomas? At Pontotoc Tech, our students are turning their passions into successful careers. #CTEMonth #EconomicGrowth #CareerSuccess #OKCareerTech #OklahomasWorkforceLeader

CareerTech is an economic powerhouse! Across Oklahoma, the CareerTech system generates nearly $1 billion in economic impact annually, providing a talent pipeline for businesses and a boost to local economies. At Pontotoc Tech, we’re proud to play a role in creating opportunities that benefit students, businesses, and communities alike. #CTEMonth #OklahomasWorkforceLeader #OKCareerTech

The numbers don’t lie: For every $1 of state funding invested in Oklahoma CareerTech, there’s a $9.82 economic output and $10.48 in earnings for students over 10 years. At Pontotoc Tech, we’re turning that investment into real-world success by training students for high-demand careers that help our local businesses grow. #CTEMonth #EconomicImpact #FutureFocused

Flex-CNA class students learn empathy and caregiving skills through a recent geriatric simulation at PTC.

Thanks to the presence and continual improvement (and upcoming expansion) of Pontotoc Tech’s nursing programs, more students can now train for high-demand healthcare careers. This initiative not only fills critical workforce gaps but also strengthens local healthcare providers and supports economic growth. CTE programs are shaping the future—one student, one job, and one community at a time. #CTEMonth #HealthcareCareers #OklahomasWorkforceLeader #OKCareerTech

DID YOU KNOW? Pontotoc Technology Center offers a wide variety of courses to meet the needs of our community! From first responder training, cosmetology, and barber school to truck driving and nursing, line worker training, information technology, heavy equipment, and HVAC training, and more we provide pathways to success in high-demand fields. Our programs are constantly evolving to better serve students, businesses, and communities. #CTEMonth #OKCareerTech #OklahomasWorkforceLeader

We're excited to welcome Konawa Schools staff members to our campus today for their professional development session. We've been looking forward to giving everyone a first-hand look at all PTC has to offer Konawa students! Welcome to PTC!

Launch Your Truck Driving Career with the PTC Bumper to Bumper Program! The PTC Bumper to Bumper Program is an FMCSA-approved training provider for the Theory of Entry-Level Driver Training. This self-paced online curriculum covers all sections required by FMCSA to help you meet the necessary qualifications. Once you register and complete payment, you’ll receive your login credentials and detailed instructions via email. You’ll have 30 days to complete the course at your own pace. Don’t wait to take the first step toward a successful truck driving career. Register now! https://www.careertechweb.org/ptc/course/index.php?sesid=NjE1NDE%3D&campusid=NA%3D%3D&tid=NjA3Njg%3D&autobill=MQ%3D%3D&userid=Mjc0

PTC Superintendent, Travis Graham, welcoming the Ada Chamber of Commerce Leadership Ada class to our campus this morning. Mr. Graham spoke about Oklahoma Career Tech and Pontotoc Technology Center's impact in our communities and across the state.

NEW Barber program at Pontotoc Tech! The program will provide hands-on training with an expert instructor, preparing students to pass the state board licensure exam and succeed in a growing profession. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics employment in barbering is projected to grow by 8% from 2022 to 2032. This may be a great time to launch a career in this high-demand field. Class begins January 28th! Details at www.pontotoctech.edu/barber

Pontotoc Technology Center is proud to announce the launch of its new evening Barber program, a unique opportunity for aspiring barbers to gain the skills and certification needed to enter a thriving industry. Designed with flexibility in mind, this program caters to working adults and those with busy schedules, offering evening classes to help students achieve their career goals. Class begins January 28th! Details at www.pontotoctech.edu/barber

Don't get your new drone stuck in a pear tree on the first day of Christmas! Come learn the basics and fly some pretty cool aircraft in a structured learning environment so you can show off your awesome flying skills on Christmas Day! Learn how to fly safe and legal! Dates: Tuesday, December 3rd and Wednesday, December 4th Time: 5:30pm - 8:30PM Where: Pontotoc Technology Center, Room 415 Details and Enroll at: https://www.careertechweb.org/ptc/course/index.php?sesid=Njk1ODE%3D&campusid=NA%3D%3D&tid=Njg2OTg%3D&autobill=MQ%3D%3D&userid=NzM%3D

This week students from PTC and Gordon Cooper Technology Center participated in a joint bucket truck training on the PTC campus.

Basic Drone Class Date: Tuesday, December 3rd and Wednesday, December 4th Time: 5:30pm - 8:30PM Location: Pontotoc Technology Center, Room 415 Have you thought about purchasing a drone for a loved one as a gift for Christmas, or thought about getting one to assist you in your career? Either way, there are rules and regulations that you should know about before you fly! Pontotoc Technology Center is here to help! Our 6-hour Basic Drone course provides information you will need to make you safe and legal before you take to the skies! You will also experience the thrill of flying several air state-of-the-art aircraft, learning basic maneuvers and tech information needed to successfully fly. Details or Enroll: https://www.careertechweb.org/ptc/course/index.php?sesid=Njk1ODE%3D&campusid=NA%3D%3D&tid=Njg2OTg%3D&autobill=MQ%3D%3D&userid=NzM%3D