Teacher apprenticeship program launches in Oklahoma
Ninety Oklahomans are earning teaching certificates while working at schools through a new initiative, the Teaching to Teach Apprenticeship Program.
The program is a partnership among Oklahoma CareerTech, the Regional University System of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Workforce Commission. It is designed to increase the number of certified teachers by providing scholarships to education students already employed in a school district, technology center or early learning center.
“The Teaching to Teach Apprenticeship Program is breaking down barriers for future educators by allowing them to earn while they learn,” said Brent Haken, Oklahoma CareerTech state director. “Through this partnership with the Regional University System of Oklahoma, we’re not only filling classrooms with qualified teachers -- we’re investing in passionate professionals who are already making a difference in students’ lives.”
Read more on the Oklahoma CareerTech website.
Annexation: Making CareerTech accessible to every Oklahoman
With increasing interest from local school districts, CareerTech technology centers now provide access to workforce training and development in every corner of our state.
The annexation process creates a pathway for school districts to partner with a local technology center. In turn, tech centers provide low- and no-cost programs for high schoolers, customized workforce training for local industry and adult special interest classes.
As Oklahoma's Workforce Leader, this is how CareerTech expands access to a better life for every Oklahoman.
Watch a video about the annexation process and benefits on Oklahoma CareerTech’s YouTube channel. For questions about annexation, contact Gina Hubbard, director of statewide outreach, at gina.hubbard@careertech.ok.gov.
Autry Tech grad has chance to compete for U.S.
An Autry Technology Center welding graduate is one of 13 welders who will compete for the chance to represent the United States at the 2026 WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China.
John Pethoud credits his welding success to the advanced welding techniques and problem-solving skills he learned at Autry Tech.
“John’s achievement is a testament to his talent, dedication, and the exceptional training he received here at Autry Tech,” said Dwight R. Hughes, Autry Tech superintendent/CEO. “We are incredibly proud to see one of our graduates competing on the world stage and demonstrating the high level of skill that CareerTech education can produce.”
The competition is sponsored by the American Welding Society.
Read more on the Autry Tech website.
Tri County Tech receives financial award
The Association of School Business Officials International has awarded Tri County Technology Center the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting for the fifth year in a row.
The award honors schools that uphold the highest standards of financial reporting and transparency. Tri County Tech earned the award for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.
Read more on the Tri County Tech website.
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