Workforce and Economic Development Center - Great Plains Technology Center

10/09/2026

Join us for the Business Startup Basics workshop on October 21, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the GPTC Business Development Center at 1601 SW Park Ridge Blvd in Lawton. This session, presented by Business Development Center Coordinator Carey Monroe, is free and open to the public. It offers a valuable opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs to learn essential fundamentals for launching a successful new venture.
Register Now!! https://buff.ly/UzdsaJ3

10/08/2026

Come join our team!

Great Plains Technology Center is hiring! Join a team where you can make a difference in the lives of students and our community while enjoying great benefits and a school holiday schedule!

We currently have openings for:

🔹 Practical Nursing Instructor
🔹 Desktop Support Technician
🔹 Landscaper/Flowerbed Maintenance
🔹 Part-Time Grounds Maintenance
🔹 Digital Marketing Specialist

If you’re ready for a career where your work matters and the benefits are in your favor, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply online at greatplains.edu/jobs.

10/08/2026

A big shout-out to our Business Training Coordinator, Bryan Cauthon, for supporting Marie Detty through soft skills training!

Our Workforce team's dedication, partnership, and commitment to helping our community grow make a real difference. What a fine example of how training can strengthen both businesses and the people who make them thrive! 👏🏽🦬💙

10/06/2026

Congratulations!

10/05/2026

🦺 Build your skills and put safety first! 🚧 Join our two-session OSHA 10 Construction Class on November 6 (5–9 p.m.) and November 7 (8 a.m.–3 p.m.) for just $94. Learn hazard recognition, workers’ rights, fall protection, PPE, electrical safety, scaffolds and ladders, material handling, and more—and earn your OSHA 10 card! 🎓 Register today!

10/05/2026

10/01/2026

GP Tech is hiring some part-time adjunct instructors with skills and expertise in the following areas:

Electrical Residential Wiring
HVAC
LTCNA
EMT
AEMT
EMR
Automotive

If you fit one of those categories, contact Paula Morris at [email protected] to inquire about teaching a part-time course.

09/30/2026

Students Get Hands-On Look at Careers During Trade Expo at GPTC

Students got a hands-on look at future career possibilities as Lawton Public Schools and Great Plains Technology Center teamed up for a trade expo. From exploring new skills to connecting with local career paths, the event helped bring learning to life. Check out the video from KSWO at https://buff.ly/m0dY5Wm

09/30/2026

Effective meetings and strong governance practices are essential for healthy organizations. This training is designed to provide board and committee members with a practical understanding of Robert’s Rules of Order, meeting structure, and governance best practices in a way that is accessible and applicable to
the work of the organization and its members.
The session will focus on parliamentary procedure as well as how boards and committees can conduct productive, organized, and focused meetings
Register NOW!!!!
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09/28/2026

It’s almost time! 🎉

The It’s OK to Trade: Student Workforce Expo is happening this Tuesday and Wednesday for Lawton Public Schools 9th graders.

Students will explore career pathways, visit GPTC trade programs that align with LRC programs and get hands-on experience taught by local business experts.

We can’t wait to watch them try a trade! 👨🏽‍🏭👷🏼‍♀️

⭐Company Participants⭐
Lupi Construction
Sheffield Construction
Ford Roofing
Texoma Masonry
Carpet One Floor and Home
Pippin Brothers
Blue Arc
Goodyear
Association of Oklahoma General Contractors