Oklahoma HOSA students shine at International Leadership Conference
Oklahoma HOSA took more than 290 members to the HOSA International Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, and brought home 46 competitive event placements, along with other awards.
Oklahoma HOSA members received nine first places, six second places and nine third places, along with 22 top 10 finishes. Because 11 of those competitions were team events, the contingent earned 22 gold medals, 11 silver medals and 12 bronze medals. More than 13,000 middle school, secondary and postsecondary students attended the conference.
Two Anatomage teams from Francis Tuttle Technology Center were recognized: Peters Puppies placed first, and each team member received $200, and Dim Sum Dynasty placed eighth.
“Our experiences at the HOSA International Leadership Conference reaffirm what we’ve always known: HOSA isn’t just a student organization; it’s a critical pipeline into the health care workforce,” said Amy Warner, Oklahoma HOSA state adviser with the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education.
Read more on the Oklahoma CareerTech website.
Teaching to Teach Apprenticeship Program applications to open soon
Applications for the Teaching to Teach Apprenticeship Program for the 2025-26 academic year will open soon.
The program, a partnership between Oklahoma CareerTech and the Regional University System of Oklahoma, will provide eligible participants with scholarships of up to $10,000 per semester.
Apprentices will complete education training from one of the six regional universities – East Central, Northeastern State, Northwestern Oklahoma State, Southeastern Oklahoma State, Southwestern Oklahoma State and the University of Central Oklahoma – and complete on-the-job training under a mentor at a school district or early learning center. They can participate during a single semester or during both fall and spring semesters.
Applicants must be employed full- or part-time at an Oklahoma school district or early learning center and pursuing teacher certification through the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
For more information, contact Joe Cox, CareerTech apprenticeship specialist, at joe.cox@careertech.ok.gov or 580-430-1234.
Oklahoma National Guard CareerTech Assistance Act takes effect this week
A new law that will provide tuition assistance to members of the Oklahoma National Guard pursuing licenses or certificates will go into effect July 1.
The Oklahoma National Guard CareerTech Assistance Act will help eligible guard members pay for certification or licensure programs at an Oklahoma CareerTech technology center for up to three years, subject to available funding.
The bill was authored by Sen. Carri Hicks, D-Oklahoma City, and Rep. Judd Strom, R-Copan.
Read more on the Oklahoma Senate website.
TechCAP reunion planned
TechCAP XI will host a reunion for all Technology Center Administrator Program alumni during the 58th annual Oklahoma Summit in August.
The reunion will be Aug. 3 in the DoubleTree in downtown Tulsa.
TechCAP gives individuals in the CareerTech system the chance to establish, continue or advance their tech center administrative careers. Participants explore how CareerTech prepares Oklahomans for success in the workplace, in education and in life while gaining hands-on experience, statewide networking opportunities and insights from a variety of CareerTech leaders.
TechCAP alumni can RSVP online.
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