When DECA alum talks, Oklahomans listen.
THEN: A marketing class offered through his high school was all it took to send Branson Brewer down his career path. Brewer enrolled in the marketing program at High Plains Technology Center, and that’s where he discovered his passion.
At High Plains, Brewer gained a number of skills he uses in his career, including
- Public speaking.
- Marketing.
- Investing.
- Filming and video editing.
He was president of his school’s DECA chapter (the CareerTech leadership organization for students in marketing, finance, hospitality and management) and received his marketing assistant certification from High Plains.
“These skills have helped me be a better communicator, be more social and have better working relationships,” he said.
Brewer said networking was the best part of his CareerTech experience, meeting great friends and mentors who made a positive, lifelong impact.
His marketing education didn’t end with his high school diploma from Woodward High. He is working toward his bachelor’s degree in business administration with a minor in marketing at Northwest Oklahoma State University.
NOW: Brewer uses the skills he gained in marketing and DECA every day, both as a hobby and in his career. The on-air radio personality and account executive at Classic Communications Inc. discusses advertising plans with prospective clients and uses his skills to market and promote local businesses. He also creates videos for the radio station’s online live sports stream.
Away from work, Brewer applies his love of photography and videography to making vacation videos that allow him to capture lasting memories of his leisure time.
“CareerTech is an affordable way to learn real life skills that will help you for years to come,” he said.
