By Ann Houston,
Communications and Marketing

Legislators became educators as they met with CareerTech student leaders from their legislative districts at the State Capitol during the Second Annual CareerTech Student Leadership Day at the Capitol.

On March 31 more than 120 CareerTech students selected as leaders at their technology centers and advisors from across the state were able to see first hand how leadership roles can make a difference, according to Kathleen Kennedy, coordinator of the event. Kennedy is the public relations coordinator from Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center, Choctaw. Technology centers participating in the event included Eastern Oklahoma County, Choctaw; Great Plains, Lawton; Canadian Valley, Chickasha; Mid Del, Midwest City; Wes Watkins, Wetumka; Tulsa Tech; Caddo Kiowa, Ft. Cobb and Francis Tuttle, Oklahoma City. "This is a great opportunity for our leadership students to find out what their elected officials do on a daily basis,” Kennedy said. “It helps them understand how their government works and why they need to exercise their right to vote.”

Kathleen Kenndy signs up leadership day participants.

Students were invited to sit in the House Chambers to see first hand where their legislators sit and debate bills as they relate to their districts and the state of Oklahoma.

They also heard from Rep. Jari Askins and her thoughts on leadership as well as what it is like to work as a female legislator. Also, George Johnson, director of communications at the Oklahoma Department of Human Services, spoke about leadership and taking ownership of your own life. The group then toured the Governor’s Mansion.

"This is an exciting time in Oklahoma government with a turnover in leadership,” Kennedy said. “It’s important that our students get to know their legislators and how their votes affect their lives.”

For more information about CareerTech leadership programs available throughout the state, please contact your local technology center.

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