Tulsa Port of Catoosa Training Facility Open for Business
	Through a partnership with the Tulsa Port of Catoosa and Rogers State University, Tulsa Technology Center is providing on-premise training for managers and employees of Port industries, as well as the surrounding community. School officials and dignitaries gathered Wednesday, September 26th at the Tulsa Port of Catoosa for a barge ride and partnership signing ceremony. The Tulsa Port of Catoosa is head of navigation for the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System. The 445-mile waterway links Oklahoma and the surrounding five-state ports beyond by way area with ports on the Missouri, Ohio, Illinois, and Mississippi river systems, and foreign and domestic of New Orleans and the Gulf Intercostal Waterway. The training facility at 5301 West Channel Road, will be staffed and coordinated by Tulsa Tech and serve over 50 industries and 2,500 employees now located at the 2,000-acre Port, as well as the many industries located in the nearby vicinity. Rogers State University will grant college credit through an articulation agreement with Tulsa Tech. Manufacturing Technology courses will be structured around Quality, Safety or Production and may be applied toward an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Applied Technology. A 1997 study by the Port Authority showed a need for on-premise training, according to Port Director Bob Portiss. "The partnership that is being forged between the Tulsa Port of Catoosa, Tulsa Technology Center and Rogers State University fulfills a need that has long existed, according to a survey of Port industries, and will help make the Port more marketable to site selectors who may be considering bringing new industries and employment opportunities to Northeastern Oklahoma. Providing on-premise training for Port industries is critically important to the future development of the Port," said Portiss.  Survey results indicated the top five training needs included; supervisor training, quality control, basic computer skills training, and safety orientation, as well as ISO 9000 and QS 9000 training. Tulsa Technology Center is well prepared to meet the demand for such industry-specific training according to Tulsa Tech Superintendent Gene Callahan. "We are pleased to be a part of such a unique venture that will showcase our commitment to being an economic development partner while serving the training needs of industry," said Callahan. From left, Dr. Joe Wiley, President, Rogers State University, Dr. Gene Callahan, Tulsa Technology Center, and Jerry Goodwin, Chairman of the Board, Port of Catoosa.   TTC and RSU have an additional articulation agreement available to TTC students enrolled in the following areas: carpentry technology, welding technology, machining technology, surgical technology, medium-heavy duty truck service, telecommunications, Cisco networking or manufacturing technology. Students may complete 30 hours of technical classes at TTC and 30 hours of general education classes at RSU for a total of 60 hours required to receive RSU's associate of applied science in applied technology. All general education classes at RSU may be completed via the Internet, or through traditional on-site instruction at RSU's main campus in Claremore. Students would then have the option of continuing their education at RSU to earn the bachelor of technology in applied technology (also available online) ­ the only program of its kind in northeast Oklahoma. Rogers State University is a regional four-year university offering bachelor's and associate's degrees at its main campus in Claremore, at its branch campuses in Bartlesville and Pryor, and via the Internet. Tulsa Technology Center is the oldest and largest technology center in Oklahoma and is dedicated to the mission of preparing people for success in the workplace. posted 10/3/2001 Related Links Tulsa Port of Catoosa Tulsa Technology Center Rogers State University For More Information Contact Jan Keim, APR, Director Marketing & Communication, Tulsa Tech Center 918-828-5051 Cell: 918-629-7823
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