Oklahoma CareerTech News Releases

Cupid Intimates Rolls Out the Fabric for Oklahoma CareerTech Students - Future Designers

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:21:26 -0500

More than five and a half miles of donated fabric rolled out across Oklahoma to CareerTech and university apparel design and manufacturing courses thanks to Southwest Cupid Intimates Distribution Center located in Blackwell, Okla.

CareerTech Health Careers Students Capture Top National Honors

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:13:03 -0500

Oklahoma’s largest delegation in history to attend the national HOSA conference brought home top honors and recognition to the state. The 32nd National HOSA Leadership Conference was held June 24-27 at the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, TN.

Oklahoma CareerTech Students Lead National SkillsUSA

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:35:29 -0500

Cody McPherson, Drummond, and Fallon Elliott, Durant, were elected to serve on 2009-2010 SkillsUSA National Officer Teams. In addition, Oklahoma CareerTech’s SkillsUSA received national recognition on membership increases.

Local CareerTech Students Bring Home Top Awards

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:01:04 -0500

Oklahoma CareerTech’s Business Professionals of America brought national recognition to the state at the recent 2009 BPA National Leadership Conference held in Dallas. Some 3,000 students and the professionals who educate and mentor them attended the three-day event held June 17-21.

INTEGRIS Blackwell Regional Hospital Recognized as CareerTech Champion

Wed, 27 May 2009 11:47:34 -0500

When Pioneer Technology Center began its first program, Practical Nursing in 1973, there was no campus or classroom space. INTEGRIS Blackwell Regional Hospital stepped in and provided classrooms along with on-the-job experience and training to PTC’s nursing students.

Oklahoma Partners Work to Harness Wind Power

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:58:26 -0500

The wind industry is sweeping down the plains with one of Oklahoma’s valuable natural resources providing renewable energy, boosting the state’s economy. As plans for this expanding industry develop, jobs are predicted to open up in wind energy production. Oklahoma’s CareerTech system and the Oklahoma Department of Commerce are working together to develop education programs related to wind power technology to ensure that Oklahoma is ready to take hold of the wind energy industry.

Diversity “The Journey to Leadership”

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:43:02 -0500

On April 23, the Oklahoma Association of Minorities in Career and Technology Education, will host the 8th Annual Leadership Conference, The Journey to Leadership. This event will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Moore Norman Technology Center South Penn Campus.

Oklahomans “Making It Work” Honored at Capitol

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:32:42 -0500

The Oklahoma Career and Technical Educators Equity Council honored 17 students, educators, businesses and community partners at the 9th Annual “Making It Work Day at the Capitol.”

A Good Tool to Help Jump-start Economy

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:42:34 -0500

POINT OF VIEW By Dr. Phil Berkenbile, OK CareerTech State Director

During this time of economic uncertainty, one thing is sure. Career and technology education in Oklahoma stands ready to meet the challenges of the state’s work force and help our state’s businesses and industries thrive.

CareerTech Student Organizations Gear Up for Conferences

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:59:34 -0600

It is that time of year when some 35,400 Oklahoma students involved in CareerTech student organizations head to spring conferences. Annually, each organization hosts a state spring leadership and skills conference for students to compete in events, elect state officers and gain leadership training and networking opportunities. Students put competencies learned throughout the year to the test at the state level, with state winners proceeding to the national level, according the Oklahoma CareerTech Director Phil Berkenbile.

Cisco and OK CareerTech Change Lives With Skills Training

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:58:17 -0600

Cisco Systems and the Oklahoma CareerTech System are celebrating 10 years of working together to prepare more than 6,000 individuals in the state to work in the information technology networking field. The partnership was celebrated Jan. 13 at the State Capitol, in which six outstanding students were recognized.

The Tale of a CareerTech Champion – A Boy and his ‘Greatest American Dog’

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:57:19 -0600

From a farm in Perry, Okla., to the life of an actor in Los Angeles, Travis Brorsen and his sidekick, a brindle boxer named Presley, are creating quite a stir across the country. They are the first winners of a new reality television show, “The Greatest American Dog.”

CareerTech Cares for Caregivers

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:56:31 -0600

New CareerTech teachers in high schools and technology centers across the state donated care package items to the 86th Combat Support Hospital nurses stationed in Baghdad. This community service project was initiated at the state’s CareerTech New Teachers Academy.

TV Show Features Students Getting Head Start On College

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:35:58 -0500

Beginning Aug. 24 Oklahoma Horizon, a weekly show produced by the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, will begin airing a story on Oklahoma students earning college credit at technology centers.

Two CareerTech Leaders Earn Prestigious Arch Alexander Award

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:30:29 -0500

Freelin Roberts, superintendent, Northwest Technology Center, Fairview and Alva, and Bruce DeMuth, chief of staff, Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, Stillwater, recently received the Arch Alexander Award. The award was given during the 41st Annual Career and Technology education Summer Conference Aug. 4-6 at the Cox Business Services Convention Center.

Lieutenant Governor Askins Promotes Enhanced STEM Education through ‘Real World Design Challenge’ Partnership

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:24:05 -0500

Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor Jari Askins announced on Tuesday the Real World Design Challenge, a partnership that will significantly boost science, technology, engineering and mathematics education (STEM) in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma FCCLA Surpasses Goal to Feed the Children

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:44:24 -0500

Raising enough money to fill two semitrailers with food for the national FCCLA Feed the Children Campaign was the Oklahoma FCCLA goal. After all was said and done, $24,340 was raised filling three semitrailers enough food for a total of 1,200 families of four.

Oklahoma BPA Brings Home Two National Presidents, Top Awards

Wed, 28 May 2008 16:23:22 -0500

Oklahoma CareerTechs Business Professionals of America came on strong, bringing national recognition to the state at the recent Oklahoma 2008 BPA National Leadership Conference held in Reno, Nevada. Some 6,000 students and the professionals who educate and mentor them attended the three-day event.

Cyber Security Invitational Competition Brings State CareerTech IT Students to OSU Institute of Technology

Wed, 28 May 2008 16:15:44 -0500

The Fourth Annual Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology Cyber Security Invitational Competition was held recently to test the cyber security skills of students studying computer and network protection at Oklahomas Career Technology Centers.

Roger Thompson is Focusing on the Bigger Picture

Fri, 02 May 2008 08:54:19 -0500

Roger Thompson is living the essence of his favorite quote by Napoleon Hill. Most people have attained their greatest success, just one step beyond their greatest failure.

Charley Silkwood Named CareerTech Champion

Fri, 02 May 2008 08:53:39 -0500

From a hometown with a population less than 500 to a company with 13 locations in the U.S. and one in Canada, one 20-year-old welder is determined to do more than succeed financially; he wants to give something back.

Nicole Hoffman Named CareerTech Champion

Fri, 02 May 2008 08:49:52 -0500

Nicole Hoffman admits to being a bit of a stubborn kid.After too many missed days from high school, she was expelled. Ironically, in just a matter of a few years-and CareerTech training-she was invited back to cater a special event at her former high school.