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CareerTech Vital To State's Education and Business
As the new director of the state’s Career and Technology Education Department I see challenging and exciting times ahead. While some say we have lost sight of our original mission, I like to say we have remained true to our original mission while changing to meet the demands of the people and industries we serve. Our mission is “to prepare Oklahomans to succeed in the workplace.”

State Board Adopts Code Of Ethics Guidelines
In a move to strengthen accountability throughout the state, the State Board of Career and Technology Education today approved code of ethics guidelines for technology centers.

“This code of ethics puts into place a standard set of guidelines for all technology centers,” said Phil Berkenbile, state director. “We want to ensure our resources are used properly and that Oklahomans can know that we are providing the best service possible.”

• Critical Issues for CareerTech Conference
• Centennial Celebration
• Remediation Report
• BIS Day at the Capitol
• First: “For Counselors Only” Conference
• General Motors Fleet Rolls
• Health Cluster: Career Preparation With Results
• Microsoft Donation Benefits Students
• AYES " Fueling Tomorrow" Award: Henry Primeaux
• CompTIA Partnership Pays Off in CareerTech Classrooms
• Webcast: Lessons Learned From Students

• MNTC National DECA Winner Stacie Rathbun
• High Plains Tech Center Oil and Gas Training Underway
• Francis Tuttle and Metro Tech Pre Engineering
• OETT Grant and Chickasha Middle School FCCLA
• Wes Watkins Scratch and Patch

Take a Poll

Ten years ago the Expressions! April edition ran the results from a Tulsa World/Bank IV poll. In that poll the overall perception of the "vo-tech" system was seen as positive.

It’s Not a Job. It’s My Career!
The National Career Development Association sponsors a poster and poetry contest for National Career Development Month in November. The 2003 theme was “It’s Not Just My Job. It’s My Career!” This issue highlights poetry.

• Leadership Day at the Capitol
• CareerTech is Good for Oklahoma . . . and Oklahomans
• Oklahoma Women’s Summit 2004 "Women Inspiring Hope and Possibility"
• New CIMC Product: " Defying the Odds"
• OAMCTE Leadership Conference
• CareerTech Student Organization Conferences Ring in the Spring
• Gov. Brad Henry receives recognition as CareerTech Champion

• New ASDs
• Health Occupations Program Changes Name
• Pays Off in CareerTech Classrooms
• Journal Record Innovator of the Year

• Pro Start Award Winners
• 2004 CT Week Logo Winner
• Moore Norman Trend Setter for LERN (mag cover artwork)
• Jane Bowen AAUW Recipient
• OkACTE Region IV Winners