• Lean manufacturing
• Programmable Logic Controller training
• Department of Transportation regulations awareness training
• Conversational Spanish

NOW: Committed to providing American-made products, CMW employs more than 1,300 people in Perry, Okla. Financial impacts from the lean initiative are still being measured, but significant improvements in staff efficiency, inventory reduction and plant layout have already been realized.

• Learned about DNA structure, the chemical composition of lipids and proteins and genetics.
• Discovered career fields related to his interests.
• Developed research skills through class work, job shadowing and assistantships.

NOW: A plant and biochemistry major at Oklahoma State University, Ricky is an undergraduate research assistant working on DNA extractions from soil. After graduation, he hopes to enter the medical field to develop medicine from plants to treat cancer.

• Develop healthy and productive staff and employee relationships.
• Provide an opportunity for advancement and leadership.
• Address key leadership issues.

NOW: More than 300 employees from nine companies and businesses have seen significant positive financial impact and improvement of the relationship culture within the employee base. The training program at CVTC has been delivered locally and statewide. LBH has a worldwide audience.

• Learned advanced math and science such as trigonometry, calculus, chemistry and physics.
• Received hands-on training using labs and equipment.
• Developed public speaking skills.
• Realized he wanted to become an engineer.

NOW: While interested in mechanical and chemical engineering, Mitchell is attending Oklahoma State University majoring in electrical engineering. Mitchell will pursue an internship this summer to decide where he wants to work after completing his bachelor’s degree. He says the best thing he did in his high school career was deciding to pursue pre-engineering at KTC.

• Gained in-depth knowledge of the human body, disease mechanisms, major biological themes and mathematical topics.
• Learned the workload involved in the program which was similar to that in a college setting.

NOW: Jordan is a junior at Oklahoma State University majoring in animal science with a biotechnology option. After earning his bachelor’s degree, he plans to obtain a master’s degree in animal nutrition and would like to work in a lab formulating feed rations or working at a cattle feedlot.

• Safety training for CEC employees.
• Training of future CEC employees.
• The opportunity for CKTC students and CEC staff to do a joint radio and web broadcast of the Caddo County basketball tournament.

NOW: With 82 employees and reduced accidents and increased safety because of training delivered by CKTC, Caddo Electric Cooperative continues to support CKTC students through scholarships, employment and youth leadership opportunities that affect the service area.

• Learned leadership skills by participating in MCA Student Council and the prom committee

• Was named Student of the Year, earning 20 academic credits in one year.

• Graduated from high school on time and with skills to begin a career.

NOW: Dylan credits his parents who wouldn't let him drop out -- and MCA -- as "the best thing that ever happened to me." Employed as a night stocker at Walmart, Dylan is completing his financial aid package with plans to finish college basics to increase his marketability, then major in diesel and heavy equipment at OSU-IT in Okmulgee or Oklahoma City Community College.

• Take advantage of consulting, networking and tax incentives.
• Move into a technologically advanced, modern facility with access to conference rooms, and office and IT equipment.
• Train employees through courses at the technology center.

NOW: With 12 full-time employees, Chloeta Fire, LLC. specializes in wild fire management and suppression as well as forestry work and mitigation. The company provides high quality apparatus and personnel to federal agencies such as FEMA, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and state forestry agencies in times of need. In 2012, Mark was named the Small Business Association National Young Entrepreneur of the Year.

• Gain skills such as organization and responsibility.
• Learn practical lab experience and new information
• Participate in an internship that turned into a job at the Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation where she assisted with several research projects.

NOW: Majoring in biochemistry at the University of Oklahoma, Hattie has realized her time at SOTC has given her an advantage over her classmates. She has excelled in her lab work and is capable of preparing and organizing assignments. Hattie hopes to attend the University of Oklahoma’s College of Medicine to one day become an emergency room physician.

• Learned how to use Computer Aided Design software.
• Developed an understanding of what each discipline of engineering does.
• Learned how to study and what to expect in higher level classes.

NOW: Austin’s hands-on experience at TTC prepared him for the challenging curriculum that he faces at Oklahoma State University where he majors in mechanical engineering. He is an active member of the OK State Formula SAE Racing Team, building race cars from the group up. Austin would like to be an automotive engineer designing suspension systems for a car manufacturer after he graduates.

• Engineer, test and modify structural, propulsion and robotic projects using advanced math and science principles.
• Design, build and control complex robots for practical applications and engineering competitions.

NOW: Daniel received acceptance letters from all five major military academies in the United States accepting an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. Planning to become a naval aviator or a nuclear engineer, at the academy Daniel will earn a bachelor’s degree and a commission into the armed forces. He is then required to serve in the military.

• Learned to prepare patients for surgery, set up surgical equipment, cut sutures, and apply dressings.
• Received instruction on aseptic techniques, basic sciences and patient care.
• Developed relationships and resources for the future.

NOW: Roxann worked at Oklahoma State University Medical Center for a year then registered with Flex Nursing to become a traveling surgery technician. Making more than $20 an hour she returns to CTC to assist with the Surgical Technology program as much as possible.

• Broadened his scientific knowledge through advanced biology, environmental science and microbiology classes.
• Participated in daily hands-on experiments that helped him learn proper lab technique and skills.
• Gained independence, responsibility and better organizational skills.
• Earned a capstone internship with the Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation.

NOW: Bradley is working on core undergraduate courses at Ardmore Higher Education Center while working full time as a lab assistant at the Noble Foundation. With plans to transfer to Oklahoma State University and major in biology, Bradley would like to pursue a master’s degree and doctorate in plant pathology.

• Participate in FCCLA national STAR event competitions, where she won gold in interpersonal communications.
• Serve as the state president of the health careers student organization, HOSA.
• Earn certifications as a certified nursing assistant and advanced unlicensed assistant.

NOW: Tracye served as president of the Student Nurses’ Association before graduating from the University of Central Oklahoma with a degree in nursing. Tracye is a registered nurse at Integris Baptist Medical Center in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit and serves as the secretary on the state board of the Oklahoma Nursing Student Association.

• Acquired leadership and time management skills.
• Learned to study to fully understand the material and learned the importance of proper preparation.
• Studied trigonometry, chemistry, calculus, physics, engineering design, bridge design and architecture.

NOW: A first cadet at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point majoring in civil engineering, Matt will become a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army after graduating. He hopes to branch into the engineer regiment, become a leader for a construction platoon and, upon attaining the rank of captain, pursue a career with the Army Corps of Engineers.