SouthernTech

08/23/2026

Big News from SouthernTech!

Starting March 1, the Aspire Scholarship can now be used for Short-Term Offerings!

That means you can take up to 3 courses or receive up to $1,200 (whichever comes first) to sharpen your skills and level up your career.

Whether you're looking to enhance your occupational skills, explore a new path, or strengthen your résumé, the Aspire Waiver is designed to support workforce-aligned training that builds opportunity right here in our community.

Call today to see if you qualify: 580-224-8373

Please note: Participation in the Aspire Waiver does not guarantee employment, job placement, wage outcomes, or continued funding eligibility.

Invest in your future.
Build your skills.
Aspire for more with SouthernTech.

08/23/2026

Safety starts with knowledge!
Ready to boost your safety skills? Join our OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 course and get certified to keep your workplace safe and compliant.
Classes starting soon — don’t miss out!
SouthernTech | Call for details
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08/22/2026

Car trouble can happen to anyone — especially new drivers. Do you know what to do if you get a flat tire? Dead battery? Engine overheating?
Our Roadside Basic Safety class teaches teen drivers the MUST-KNOW basics:
✔️ How to safely handle a flat tire
✔️ What to do if your car breaks down
✔️ How to properly use jumper cables
✔️ Roadside emergency safety tips
✔️ What every driver should keep in their vehicle
Confidence behind the wheel starts with being prepared!
Perfect for new drivers, permit holders, and even parents who want peace of mind.
Call today to get signed up 580-224-8373! https://bit.ly/41iT8Cq

08/22/2026

SouthernTech made history! We celebrated our first-ever Apprenticeship Signing Day in partnership with the Oklahoma State Office of Career and Technical Education. The event brought together local media, members of the state legislature, business and industry partners, and supporters to recognize this exciting step in building Oklahoma's workforce.

Most importantly, we were proud to celebrate SouthernTech's very first apprenticeship signee, Traci McCann!

08/21/2026

Grow your gardening skills from the ground up! The climate in southern Oklahoma, especially south of the Arbuckles, is unique and unpredictable and can make gardening interesting, frustrating, and amazing. Home Gardening & Landscaping is all about how to make gardening in your southern Oklahoma garden fun and easy. Learn which plants will not only survive but thrive in your garden. Learn when the best time is to plant, where to plant so plants will do their very best, how to plant so you will have happy healthy plants, and how to take care of your landscape after planting. Learn how to work with what you have to make a lovely yard that is not only beautiful but beneficial for the environment. Enroll now! https://bit.ly/3PWc4Sk

08/21/2026

Ready to level up your office skills and step into a professional administrative role?
Our Office Administrative Specialist course provides 60 hours of hands-on training designed to prepare you for today’s fast-paced business environment. Students will gain skills in:
✔ Professional communication
✔ Office procedures & organization
✔ Word & Excel
✔ Scheduling & calendar management
✔ Customer service
✔ Document preparation & records management
✔ Executive-level administrative support skills
Perfect for anyone looking to start or advance a career in office administration.
You may be eligible for tuition assistance. Call today for more information and to see if you qualify 580-224-8373!https://bit.ly/4cIVGB9

08/21/2026

We appreciate our friends from the U.S. Army for visiting SouthernTech. They spent time with our students, saw the hands-on training we provide, and even helped our phlebotomy students practice their needle sticks by volunteering their time.

08/21/2026

Thank you to KTEN for running the story on SouthernTech’s Apprentice Signing Day. We are really excited for Traci and for the opportunity this program is going to bring for the SouthernTech students and employees.

SouthernTech in Ardmore has launched Oklahoma’s first career tech apprenticeship program, providing paid long-term positions for staff and students to gain hands-on experience and advance their skills within the school and local workforce. The initiative highlights strong community and employer pa...

08/21/2026

Our Workplace Spanish course is designed specifically for workforce development — helping employees, supervisors, and frontline staff communicate clearly and confidently on the job.
Participants will learn:
✔️ Practical workplace phrases
✔️ Safety and equipment terminology
✔️ Supervisory and team communication
✔️ Customer service language
✔️ Real-world conversation skills
This course is ideal for manufacturing, healthcare, construction, office, and customer service professionals who want to improve teamwork, increase productivity, and create a safer work environment.
Classes available to fit your work schedule.
📞 Call today to enroll or to schedule customized training for your company 580-224-8208. https://bit.ly/4rFVgQM

08/20/2026

Make plans now to attend the Worklahoma College and Job Fair on September 9th from 8:30-11:30 AM at the Ardmore Convention Center