Oklahoma CareerTech

Oklahoma businesses need skilled talent, and CareerTech delivers the skilled talent Oklahoma businesses need.

Through customized training, workforce partnerships, and hands-on education, CareerTech helps employers build stronger teams and prepare for future growth.

Learn how CareerTech can support your workforce needs: https://poweredbyokcareertech.com/business

Congratulations to our own, Director Brent Haken, for being selected to join Class 39 of Leadership Oklahoma! We’re excited for his opportunity to connect with and learn alongside other passionate leaders from across the state.

Leadership Oklahoma is proud to announce the 52 distinguished individuals selected to participate in Class 39!

Members of Class 39, their employers, and where they live are: Kimberlee Adams, OG&E, Oklahoma City; L. Patrice Bell, L. Bell Solutions, LLC, Yukon; Terry Braley, Fort Sill, Fires Center of Excellence, Marlow; Josh Cantwell, GRAND Mental Health, Claremore; Conner Carroll, Cox Communications, Tulsa; Kate Cofer, Ethos Architects, Tulsa; Julie Croff, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, Tulsa; Rosie Dominic, Century Martial Arts, Edmond; Parker Dooly, Bank of Oklahoma, Tulsa; Keaton Francis, INTEGRIS Health Enid Hospital, Enid; Emily Gise, Oklahoma House of Representatives, Oklahoma City; Zachary Grayson, ZJCGP INC, Chickasha; Sarah Guardiola, Opportunity Scholarship Fund / LaunchOK – STEM & Aerospace Fund of OK, Tulsa; Brent Haken, Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, Glencoe; Michael Hall, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Durant; Brent Howard, Oklahoma State Senate, Altus; Teresa Huggins, Stigler Health and Wellness Center, Inc., Stigler; Maggie Jackson, Oklahoma State Department of Health, Enid; Jamey Jacob, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater; Andrew Jea, University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Nichols Hills; Christina Justice, Cherokee Nation, Tahlequah; Erica Maddox, Guymon Chamber of Commerce, Guymon; Jena Marr, Redlands Community College, Yukon; Stephanie McCord, Chickasaw Nation, Blanchard; Nick Migliorino, Norman Public Schools, Blanchard; Lee Moran, Saint Francis Health System, Broken Arrow; Constanzia Nizza, Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs and Oklahoma Human Services, Oklahoma City; Salvador Ontiveros, Latino Community Development Agency Inc., Oklahoma City; Kayla Palmer, Palmer Construction & Marine Company LLC, Sallisaw; Tyler Parette, Housing Forward, Tulsa; Nik Patel, Premier Hospitality Management, Inc, Durant; Lacy Pennington, Public Strategies, Norman; Theresa Powell, Langston University, Stillwater; Rich Rasmussen, Oklahoma Hospital Association, Norman; Abby Ruscetta, IronGrit LLC, Edmond; Tralynna Scott, Cherokee Nation Businesses, Broken Arrow; Amber Silverhorn-White, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Anadarko; LouAnn Smith, Lyle Building Group, Park Hill; Chase Snodgrass, Oklahoma Gas & Electric, Oklahoma City; Adam Soltani, Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits, Oklahoma City; Madeline Mitchell Stacy, Citizen Capital, Oklahoma City; Whitney Stauffer, Narrate Design, Tulsa; Ronald Stewart, Oklahoma House of Representatives, Tulsa; Heath Tate, MA+ Architecture, LLC, Norman; Carson Vinyard, Vinyard Farms, Altus; Adam Vossen, Town of Hochatown, Hochatown; Kelsey Wagner, MyMediaMatters Creative Agency, Ponca City; Shoshana Wasserman, First Americans Museum, Oklahoma City; Travis White, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, Blanchard; Heath Wright, Oklahoma Quality Award Foundation, Mounds; Jonathan Wynn, Public Service Company of Oklahoma; Wilburton; June Zhao, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences, Oklahoma City.

Your future doesn’t have to wait until after graduation.

Nearly half of Oklahoma high school students are enrolled in CareerTech programs, and many students can participate at no cost while still in high school.

CareerTech gives Oklahoma students the opportunity to explore careers, gain hands-on experience, build real-world skills, and graduate with confidence and direction.

Explore programs across Oklahoma: https://poweredbyokcareertech.com

After facing major setbacks, Sam Bence wasn’t just looking for a job, he needed purpose. He found it in the Wind Technician Program at High Plains Technology Center in Woodward, Oklahoma. With grit and commitment, Sam took control of his future, right in his hometown.

“This program didn’t just teach me a skill. It gave me hope and a reason to believe in what’s ahead.”

Now training in one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, Sam is proving that second chances can spark powerful new beginnings,especially when opportunity starts close to home.

Learn how CareerTech powers people and communities: https://poweredbyokcareertech.com

From Family Tradition to Career: Fourth-Generation Truck Driver Earns CDL at Central Tech In the Jones family, trucking isn’t just a career path. It’s a tradition passed down through genera...

During CPR & AED Awareness Week, we’re highlighting the importance of knowing how to respond in an emergency.

CareerTech programs provide hands-on healthcare and emergency response training that helps students and professionals build lifesaving CPR and AED skills with confidence.

Learn more about CareerTech programs near you: https://poweredbyokcareertech.com

Congratulations to Julie Childers, academic coordinator in Oklahoma CareerTech’s Counseling and Career Development division, on receiving the High Road Leadership Award at the Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration Summer Leadership Conference!

Nominated by her peers, Julie was recognized for her willingness to share her knowledge, offer guidance, and support colleagues across counseling, federal programs, student accounting, and beyond. She is often the person others turn to when they need help, insight or encouragement.

During the conference, leadership expert John Maxwell described a high road leader as someone who wants the best for others and actively helps them become their best. Those who know Julie would agree. She embodies that spirit every day through her servant leadership, dedication and commitment to helping others succeed.

Congratulations, Julie, on this well-deserved recognition!

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Safety matters in every industry and every community.

During National Safety Month, we recognize the professionals who help keep Oklahomans safe every day and the CareerTech programs preparing students for careers focused on protection, prevention, and response.

From public safety and industrial safety to construction, healthcare, and emergency services, CareerTech provides hands-on training that builds real-world skills and prepares students for high-demand careers.

Explore CareerTech pathways: https://poweredbyokcareertech.com

CareerTech partners with Oklahoma businesses to deliver customized training, strengthen talent pipelines, and align education with real workforce needs.

From upskilling employees to preparing the next generation, CareerTech helps businesses stay competitive and ready for what is next.

Find out more about CareerTech can partner with your business:
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