Oklahoma HOSA celebrates international CTSO’s 50th anniversary
Oklahoma HOSA is joining the international CareerTech student organization in celebrating its 50th anniversary.
It’s not just the international organization’s anniversary; it’s also Oklahoma HOSA’s 50th anniversary. Oklahoma and five other states -- Texas, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee -- founded HOSA -- Future Health Professionals in 1976 as a student organization affiliated with health science education.
“As a founding state, Oklahoma has played a key role in shaping the organization from the beginning,” said Amy Warner, Oklahoma HOSA state adviser at Oklahoma CareerTech. “Oklahoma has consistently shown up in meaningful ways, from serving on the International HOSA board of directors and competitive events team to helping shape and refine competitive events that are now used across the world.”
Read more on the Oklahoma CareerTech website.
Green Country Tech launches electrical trades program
Green Country Technology Center will launch a new electrical trades program in the 2027-28 academic year.
The tech center conducted a needs assessment of four surrounding counties before deciding to create the program. It compiled economic development data to decide where workforce gaps existed.
The new program, a full-time career pathway that will serve both high school and adult learners, will prepare students to pursue professional licensure and industry-recognized credentials.
GCTC is in the process of hiring instructors for the new program.
Read more on the GCTC website.
Meridian Tech opens Small Business University applications
Meridian Technology Center is offering skills training and support to entrepreneurs and small business owners through its Small Business University.
SBU is designed to help small business owners and entrepreneurs build strong foundations and strengthen skills in marketing, sales, leadership, financial management and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence.
“It not only equips business owners with critical skills, but also strengthens the local economy by helping businesses grow and succeed right here in our community,” Alex Evers, executive director of workforce and economic development at Meridian Tech, told the Stillwater News Press.
Read more on the Stillwater News Press website and on Meridian Tech’s website.
Central Public Schools advances ag program
Central Public Schools in Sallisaw is continuing to advance its agricultural education program and is accepting applications for an instructor, according to the superintendent’s newsletter.
The school district passed a bond in 2024 to remodel an existing building for the new ag ed program and intends to finish the classroom and shop area after accepting new bids for the project, wrote Superintendent David Eads.
Read more on the district’s plans to offer a strong agricultural education program to its students on the Central Public Schools website.
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