Pontotoc Technology Center

Today Biotech students learn the structure of proteins and how they fold to function. Thanks to an EPSCOR grant, this is a "hands-on" learning experience utilizing tools that provide great visualizations of the process.

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📅 Date: September 11
🕛 Time: 12 PM - 1 PM
📍 Location: 116 N Broadway Ave, Ada, OK

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to find out how to get and keep the right job for you. Have questions? Call us at 580-310-2242.

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PTC Resident Drone Expert/Instructor, Brent Balch, working with Information Technology students on flight and aerial photography today. Students have the ability to pursue certifications and become licensed commercial drone pilots if they choose it as an option during their time at PTC.

Thank you to Air Evac LIfeteam for flying over to PTC and sharing what you do with our students! Fire Academy students focused on Ambulance and Air Operations training in conjunction with this visit.

Our Information Technology Program is accepting applications for adult students. We still have a few spots left for the 2024/2025 school year. If you're thinking of a career change or just getting started, find information about the program here: https://www.pontotoctech.edu/.../page/information-technology. (Financial Aid may be available.)

Happy Labor Day!

In recognition of her valuable contributions and efforts to support the mission of Pontotoc Technology Center, and in appreciation for her dedication and hard work, LaTova Bryan was awarded Employee of the Month today at PTC. Thank you, LaTova, and congratulations!

Hopefully you'll never find yourself in this situation, but if you ever have to wear a neck brace provided in an emergency, and you hear your EMT say, "I'm sorry, I know it's uncomfortable," it's likely because they went through empathy training and really do understand what you're going through. EMT Students at PTC certainly know first-hand.

NOTICE: PTC will be closed Monday, September 2nd for Labor Day.

Work Ready Ada: Transforming Lives Through Employment Readiness - Grow Ada By: Sunnie Dawn Baker Cassie Burrows knows what it’s like to need a new purpose and a new path. Her mother had been diagnosed with cancer and Burrows used her family medical leave to stay home and take care of her. Unfortunately, after she exhausted her leave, the company laid off Burrows, and she...

A message from the Superintendent, Travis Graham: We are so proud to have a new partnership with the community of Konawa. Yesterday, voters decided to become the 10th school district served by Pontotoc Technology Center. We share a great level of responsibility and accountability to ensure all students in every school receive the highest quality education and skills training that can be provided. The efforts of our stakeholders, and the testimonies from our current/past students helped share what the partnership between Konawa Public Schools and Pontotoc Technology Center can mean for the community and generations to come. Thank you to all involved and for the trust you've put in us. All of us at PTC look forward to earning that trust. Our service to Konawa begins immediately!

What an amazing opportunity for our community!

🚀 Ready to take your career to the next level? Join us for an exciting remote job fair hosted by Work Ready Oklahoma-Ada at Goodway Coffee Company! ☕✨

📅 Date: September 11
🕛 Time: 12 PM - 1 PM
📍 Location: 116 N Broadway Ave, Ada, OK

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to learn how to get and keep the right job for you!

Have questions? Call us at 580-310-2242.

📲 Sign up today and step into your future! 💼🔥
https://ict97u41ph5.typeform.com/to/aU5Vr07w

Phlebotomy students learning and practicing skills.

HVAC Students Hunter Potts (Byng) and Camden Kuestersteffen (Konawa) watch as Elijah Barrena (Home) experiments with electrical circuitry on the HVAC shop practice board. Public Schools Konawa Public Schools

Employer Outreach Seminar September 10th - Learn how the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission can connect your business with tax credits, resources, and other important information you may not be aware of. Register here: https://www.careertechweb.org/ptc/course_bl/index.php?sesid=NjU2MTM%3D&userid=NzM%3D&campusid=NA%3D%3D&autobill=

Heavy Equipment students Talyon D'Aguanno (Tupelo) helps guide Kolt Correl (Tupelo) driving the Dozer in to the shop this morning. Tupelo School

Our morning welding students attended safety training on the shear machine this morning - learning how to properly and safely cut large metal. Immediately after the training students got to try their hand with the machine. Pictured left to right are Edgar Sereno (Stonewall), Brandon Gentry (Sasakwa), Luke Bartlett (Konawa), and Jeremiah Ridley (Konawa). Stonewall High School Sasakwa Public Schools - Home of the Vikings Konawa Public Schools

EMT students practicing life saving skills in the practice lab. Pictured in the foreground are Dominick Verdadero (Roff), Tyler Norman (Konawa), and Keagan Bell (Konawa). Roff Public Schools Konawa Public Schools

Our Information Technology Program is accepting applications for adult students. We still have a few spots left for the 2024/2025 school year. If you're thinking of a career change or just getting started, find information about the program here: https://www.pontotoctech.edu/o/ftp/page/information-technology. (Financial Aid may be available.)

Biotechnology students performing AP lab experiments testing the aspects and limits of surface tension. Pictured are Nancy Winnett (Roff), Emily Holloway (Byng), Emma Tomb (Allen), and Zoey Cagle (Vanoss). Roff Public Schools, Byng Public Schools, Allen Public Schools, Vanoss Public Schools

Our IT students are hard at work practicing skills and studying for industry recognized certifications in Adobe Creative Suite, CompTIA and others.

NOTE: We still have a few openings for adult students in our IT program. See details about the program here: https://www.pontotoctech.edu/o/ftp/page/information-technology

EMT Program students work on their WorkKeys soft skills training modules. The WorkKeys program builds employability and soft skills to enhance the hands-on healthcare training they receive this year. This program is provided to all PTC students to help prepare them for the future, regardless of where they find their next adventure!

Students from Welding, HVAC, Heavy Equipment, and Service Industries programs are attending OSHA 10 safety training this week in preparation to work in their respective shops and various training locations.

Cosmetology students Addi Jackson(Ada), Racee Ortiz (Konawa), Alysia Carter (Adult Student), and Gabby Diaz (Ada), study safety measures in preparation for the exam that will let them move into the salon lab space for hands-on training. We Are ADA, Konawa Public Schools

Automotive students Caiden Kingston and Zachary King (both from Tupelo School) use a torch to heat up parts to remove and work on a ball joint this morning. .

Health Science Students Kaitlyn Davis (Latta), Jessica Hersley (Konawa), Aubry Ramos (Konawa), and Jody Sutterfield (Tupelo) demonstrate/learn proper techniques to taking an accurate blood pressure reading. Latta Public School, Konawa Public Schools Tupelo School

A message from the Superintendent: As the communities we serve continue to grow, our high school student enrollment continues to grow as well. While we serve adults in our district as well, of our 365 full-time students this year, 292 of them are high school students from our local communities. In fact, from our sending schools, Pontotoc Technology Center trains 25-30 percent of all the 11th and 12th grade students in our community. This produces a significant industry certified workforce, many of whom remain local and pour back into the community as they build successful careers and employ future generations. Additionally, Pontotoc Technology Center serves over 4,000 students annually in our Business and Industry Workforce Development programs and services. We greatly value the support of everyone in our district and wish our students continual success this school year!

From our Sending Schools This Year (SY 2024-2025):
Ada - 48
Allen - 25
Byng - 52
Latta - 32
Roff - 10
Stonewall - 22
Sasakwa - 13
Tupelo - 12
Vanoss - 41
Homeschool in-district - 15
Virtual high school in-district - 9
*Konawa - 13

*Oklahoma CareerTech System Vote Date: August 27th, 2024

Attention Employers!

🚀 Exciting News! Vendor Registration is NOW OPEN for the November 5th WORKLAHOMA Job Fair, located at the ECU Business & Conference Center! 🎉

Get ready for a fantastic event packed with incredible perks:

📸 FREE Professional Headshots by the amazing Courtney Morehead
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🍽️ Delicious Snacks & Lunch provided by our partners at Poe Prepping

This is going to be a huge event with tons of opportunities, and we want YOU to be a part of it! Don't miss out—secure your spot as a vendor today! Mark your calendar for November 5 and join us for a day of networking, professional growth, and fun!

This information is intended as a resource to answer some of the most common questions I have received regarding the upcoming vote about Konawa Public Schools joining the CareerTech system. Thank you for taking the time to seek out this information and make an informed decision. -Travis Graham, Superintendent at PTC

View the document here: https://5il.co/2tx87