CareerTech transitions adult education programs in Tulsa
Tulsa adults working on high school diplomas or literacy skills will still be able to pursue their education even though an adult education and family literacy site is closing.
Oklahoma CareerTech, which oversees adult education and family literacy in the state, has three other programs in the area that will serve students from the Adult Learning Center at Union Public Schools, said Stephanie Coca, strategic workforce partnerships manager at Oklahoma CareerTech. The Union center will close June 30.
“We have transitioned to increasing funding to three other programs in the Tulsa area,” Coca said.
The three programs will offer AEFL courses and English as a second language classes starting in late July or early August, she said.
Read more on the Oklahoma CareerTech website.
Oklahoma BPA wins multiple awards at national conference
Oklahoma Business Professionals of America returned from the National Leadership Conference with two Hall of Fame awards, an adviser award, three state association awards and a number of chapter and individual awards.
Oklahoma BPA members and advisers attended the conference earlier this month in Nashville, Tennessee, with almost 7,000 others from across the country. In addition to competing in business and information technology skills contests, they attended leadership and professional development workshops and elected the 2026-27 BPA national student leadership team.
“Watching our advisers and students represent Oklahoma on the national stage at BPA Nationals was an incredible point of pride,” said Mark Burch, BPA state adviser and business, marketing and information technology education division manager at Oklahoma CareerTech.
Read more on the Oklahoma CareerTech website.
Jenks FFA connects with chapters across the country
Jenks High School FFA students are learning about agriculture programs across the country through a Flat Stanley project.
The students created paper FFA members and mailed them to chapters across the United States. They included letters describing Oklahoma agriculture programs and received photos, letters and details about programs in other states in return.
One student told News on 6 that hearing from students in Puerto Rico was particularly interesting.
“It was really cool to see the difference in agriculture from Puerto Rico compared to here in Oklahoma,” Sutton Brown said.
Read more on the News on 6 website.
Tri County Tech gets grant for FIRST Robotics team
Tri County Technology Center has received a grant from Public Service Company of Oklahoma for the tech center’s FIRST Robotics Team 2165.
The funding will help provide the tools, materials and resources needed for students to design, build and compete with a 120-pound robot in a high-level, team-based engineering environment.
“Tri County Tech is grateful to receive support from AEP PSO,” said Kendall Baker, robotics mentor and education enhancement coordinator at Tri County Tech.
"This investment enhances our ability to deliver hands-on STEM learning that builds technical skills, strengthens teamwork and prepares students for high-demand careers."
Read more on the Tri County Tech website.
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