Oklahoma CareerTech to play a leading role in plans to expand apprenticeships and internships
Oklahoma CareerTech would play a pivotal role in Gov. Kevin Stitt’s proposal to create 250 new apprenticeships and internship programs across the state.
“I want to sign a bill that creates more internship and apprenticeship programs,” Stitt said Monday in his seventh State of the State address. “If we get this right, we’re going to lead the nation in workforce development.”
Oklahoma CareerTech is the state’s hub for registered apprenticeships, said CareerTech State Director Brent Haken.
“We have built a model that can revolutionize youth apprenticeships,” he said.
Read more on the Oklahoma CareerTech website.
Oklahoma HOSA members network, learn at OKHOSA Day with the Thunder
Oklahoma HOSA members recently spent a day learning more about health care careers from professionals, networking and watching an Oklahoma City Thunder game.
OKHOSA Day with the Thunder included a panel of health care professionals -- general surgeon Dr. Alex Raines, OU Health Sciences senior recruiter Sabrina Rollins and Lake Pointe Dental Group general dentist and owner Dr. Shannon Maddox. The three spoke to the health science students about their career journeys and industry challenges.
“Events like OKHOSA Day with the Thunder are essential in bridging the gap between education and real-world health care careers,” said Amy Warner, Oklahoma HOSA state adviser.
Oklahoma HOSA state officers stand at center court during OKHOSA Day with the Thunder. From left are Reporter Jordan Kuruvilla, Francis Tuttle Tech; President Hunter Brashears, Western Tech; Northeast Region Vice President Kross Brown, Francis Tuttle Tech; Northwest Region Vice President Fathiyah Ayodele, Francis Tuttle Tech; Southeast Region Vice President Adriana Do, Putnam City North High School; Chaplain Logan Rodas, Moore Norman Tech; Treasurer Jack Colby, Francis Tuttle Tech; Central Region Vice President Nathan Sweetman, Moore Norman Tech; and Southwest Region Vice President Corbin Cansler, High Plains Tech.
“By exposing students to professionals and opportunities early on, we are actively addressing the health care workforce shortage and ensuring a strong pipeline of future leaders in the industry.”
Read more on the Oklahoma CareerTech website.
Great Plains Tech names new superintendent
Great Plains Technology Center approved Superintendent Clarence Fortney’s retirement last week and named Deputy Superintendent Joelle Jolly to replace him in the position.
The board approved Jolly as superintendent for the remainder of fiscal year 2025 and FY26. She is the technology center’s first female superintendent.
Jolly has been at Great Plains since 2005.
Read more on The Lawton Constitution website.
Red River Tech to add construction technology program
Red River Technology Center will add a construction technology program for high school and adult students in the fall.
The program will teach skills in commercial and residential construction, including framing, roofing, estimating and reading blueprints.
Enrollment is open now.
Read more on The Duncan Banner website.
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