Moore Norman bond issue passes
Voters last week approved a $90 million bond for Moore Norman Technology Center.
MNTC plans to use the money to upgrade and expand facilities for construction trades, health care education and business workforce development training.
The tech center reported that this year, 25% of qualified student applicants were put on waiting lists because there was not enough classroom space. The investment will give more students access to workforce training in high demand careers, according to the MNTC website.
For more information about the bond issue, visit the MNTC website.
Gordon Cooper gets Bell helicopter
Gordon Cooper Technology Center recently acquired a Bell TH-57 helicopter through the Federal Surplus Program.
The helicopter has a Rolls Royce 250-C20 turboshaft engine that is identical to those used in the tech center’s aviation maintenance technology program. Students will be able to see a working helicopter engine and learn firsthand about how it works.
General aviation students will learn about helicopter dynamics and flight controls with the TH-57.
Read more on the Gordon Cooper website.
Senate committees pass National Guard tuition bill
The Oklahoma Senate Education Committee and the Appropriations Committee have approved a bill to provide CareerTech tuition assistance for Oklahoma National Guard members.
Senate Bill 31, by Sen. Carri Hicks, D-Oklahoma City, would create the Oklahoma National Guard CareerTech Assistance Act and provide tuition aid to Guard members who enroll in programs that lead to licensure or certification.
Read more on the Oklahoma Senate website and in Sen. Hicks’ newsletter.
Autry Tech student heads to national machining contest
Autry Technology Center CNC machining student Colten Delancy is one of 16 finalists in the Project MFG National Machining League Championship.
The National Machining League tests high school students’ technical skills, problem-solving abilities and craftsmanship. The national winner will receive $10,000, with $5,000 going to second place and $2,500 going to third.
Delancy will compete March 31 through April 2 in Illinois. He is a homeschooled senior.
Read more on the Autry Tech website.
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