New CareerTech Board Appointed

Governor Brad Henry has made appointments to the new State Board of Career and Technology Education created by legislation approved this past spring.
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CareerTech Board Authorizes Interim Director to Move Forward With Plan

On Oct. 22 at the CareerTech state board meeting, CareerTech State Board members authorized Interim Director Dr. Phil Berkenbile to move forward with recommendations in his letter to board members addressing concerns about technology centers. Read Full Letter

Educators Inducted Into CareerTech Hall of Fame

Four former Oklahoma educators will be inducted into the Oklahoma CareerTech Hall of Fame in ceremonies on Monday, Oct. 27 at the Oklahoma State University Student Union Ballroom in Stillwater. Full Story

No Horsing Around Here: Mid-America Technology Center’s Horse Production and Management Program

Nestled in the “Heart of Oklahoma” at Mid-America Technology Center is one of the best kept secrets in the state and perhaps the nation. Mid-America is home to Oklahoma’s only Horse Production and Management program offered at a technology center.
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Teacher Induction Program Keeps CareerTech Teachers Teaching

According to a growing body of research, investing in a teacher who quits within the first few years is expensive – not only to taxpayers – but to students. There is also evidence that teachers who lack adequate initial preparation are more likely to leave the profession. Full Story

Tech Center Helps Small Business Find New Customers & Profitability On The World Wide Web

When the nation’s economy began to cool and sales began to slow down, one small business owner in Sapulpa found a remedy in going high tech with her sales efforts. With the help of the Business Assistance Center staff at Central Technology Center in Sapulpa, Pam Manuel’s “Creative Station” has gone world-wide with a marketing plan via the Internet. Full Story

CareerTech-AYES Partnership Critical to Auto Service Future

By 2005 the automotive service market will demand 65,000 workers to keep up with the vehicles on the road, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS). Yet, the average age of a full-time technician is 48 years old, with many retiring or challenged by new technology. Full Story

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