Mid-America Tech opens remodeled building
Mid-America Technology Center recently held an open house to show off its remodeling project, which added 32,000 square feet of space to the tech center.
The project includes new office spaces, a meeting room that can hold up to 600 people and a safe room that can hold up to 330 people and double as a conference room. The project also brought the older part of the building up to code, Superintendent Mike Eubank told The Purcell Register.
Eubank said the tech center also built an information technology maintenance building. The projects will allow room for up to six more classes or programs in the newly opened spaces.
Read more about the project on the Purcell Register website.
Lottery scholarship applications open
Applications are open for the spring 2025 CareerTech lottery scholarships.
The scholarships help CareerTech teachers earn teaching credentials are available for up to nine credit hours per applicant. The deadline to apply is Feb. 5.
Applicants must be residents of Oklahoma who are enrolled in or attending a college or university in Oklahoma that is accredited by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.
The scholarships are funded through the Oklahoma Education Lottery Trust Fund. For more information, visit the lottery scholarship application website.
Training offered for OK Career Guide, Kuder Galaxy, Connect 2 Business
Oklahoma CareerTech has several upcoming training sessions for educators interested in OK Career Guide, Kuder Galaxy and Connect 2 Business.
OK Career Guide is an online tool available to all Oklahomans to explore careers and plan their futures. Participants can take assessments, identify occupations, establish education plans and connect to employers.
Kuder Galaxy is an online career awareness platform for students in prekindergarten through fifth grade. Students learn through play, videos, activities, games and rewards in the space-themed platform.
Connect 2 Business helps local employers promote and fill openings ranging from internships and apprenticeships to part-time jobs and beyond while supporting students’ Individual Career and Academic Plan requirements.
For more information about the programs and the training dates and to register for sessions, visit the Oklahoma CareerTech website.
CareerTech gears up for CTE Appreciation Month
Oklahoma CareerTech is preparing for Career and Technical Education Appreciation Month in February.
The celebration is an opportunity to reflect on the critical role CareerTech plays in transforming lives through education and workforce development. Keep an eye on CareerTech’s social media sites to see what’s going on.
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