Oklahoma CareerTech celebrates Day at the Capitol
Oklahoma CareerTech students and professionals will gather at the state Capitol on April 28 to share with legislators and other state officials the good news of CareerTech and the difference it makes in Oklahoma.
CareerTech is a national leader in workforce education, showing what people can do when education is aligned with workforce needs, said Brent Haken, Oklahoma CareerTech state director.
“Our programs are reaching more students and adult learners than ever before, providing them with the skills they need to thrive in high-demand industries, and we want to continue to grow and help more Oklahoma individuals and businesses,” Haken said. “To achieve our goals of increasing career readiness in Oklahoma and growing the state’s economy, we need a serious investment in workforce education.”
Read more on the Oklahoma CareerTech website.
Wes Watkins Tech employee receives honor from lieutenant governor
Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell presented a Turkey Hunt Champion Award to Bert Robison, workforce and economic development coordinator at Wes Watkins Technology Center, during the 38th annual Turkey Hunt recently.
Robison received the award for his work to promote tourism, support local economic growth and enhance outdoor recreation opportunities across the region.
The two-week annual event showcases Oklahoma to prospective out-of-state companies and site selection representatives.
See more on the WWTC Facebook page.
CareerTech remembers OKC bombing
Oklahoma CareerTech commemorated the Murrah Building bombing in Oklahoma City with a video telling the story of Rebecca Needham Anderson, a CareerTech alumna and Oklahoma HOSA member.
Anderson, a licensed practical nurse, was at home when the building was bombed and hurried to help.
While she was helping victims trapped in the rubble, she was struck by falling debris. She died four days later.
In the video, former Oklahoma HOSA adviser Debbie Bennett shares Anderson’s story and tells about the scholarship established in her honor.
Watch the video on the Oklahoma CareerTech YouTube page.
Red River Tech hosts emergency response simulation
Red River Technology Center hosted an emergency response simulation last week to train emergency responders and health care professionals.
During the simulation, EMT students responded to a simulated crash in the parking lot; fire and police departments also showed up to assist. They transported patients to a simulated emergency department, where nursing students took over patient care.
“This simulation is an important part of preparing our future emergency responders for real-world situations and improving coordination between departments,” the tech center wrote on its Facebook page.
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