High Plains students raise money to help classmate
Students at High Plains Technology Center recently raised money to help a classmate get a customized track chair.
The student in High Plains’ diesel program has ataxia, which affects a person’s ability to walk, and his instructor noticed his ability to walk had been deteriorating. Students donated and raised $15,000 for the customized track chair.
Read more about the work on the Woodward News website.
Construction underway on ICTC campus
News on 6 in Tulsa recently highlighted construction on a new technology center campus in Coweta.
Indian Capital Technology Center broke ground on the new campus in May. It is intended to meet the needs of the areas around Coweta, Wagoner, Porter and Haskell.
Watch the video about the construction on the News on 6 website.
Moore Norman Tech provides land for running trail
Moore Norman Technology Center is providing a safe practice area for Moore High School cross-country runners, along with other runners in the community.
An MNTC maintenance technician planned a running trail on MNTC property, and workers mowed a 1.85 mile trail, according to a Fox 23 News story. The trail is open on weekends to all students and community members.
Moore cross-country runners had been running on roads around town, but traffic made safety a concern, especially after three students died two years ago when a man drove through a group of runners.
Read more about the running trail on the Fox 23 News website.
Autry Tech plans entrepreneur workshop series
Autry Technology Center will host Entrepreneurs Inspire Business Bootcamp, a five-session workshop series, starting in October.
The workshops are aimed at people interesting in starting, expanding or operating a small business and will include business basics, marketing, financials and business plans. The series will start Oct. 18.
Read more about it on Autry Tech’s website.
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