
Workshops and Consulting for Small Business and Entrepreneurs
October 6th, 2022
Every business has different needs, so it's imperative to tailor offerings and services to fit each person or business’ circumstances.
Read MoreOctober 6th, 2022
Every business has different needs, so it's imperative to tailor offerings and services to fit each person or business’ circumstances.
Read MoreOctober 5th, 2022
The senator’s team scheduled the visit to learn more about the training opportunities Central Tech has in the region for truck drivers, especially as we continue to face supply chain issues around the country.
Read MoreSeptember 7th, 2022
Central Tech is often associated with students but did you know they serve businesses as well? More specifically, agricultural businesses?
Read MoreJuly 26th, 2022
The pond management tour is an opportunity to see ways to improve your pond that will in turn, increase your property’s value.
Read MoreThe Outstanding Alumni award honors alumni who have demonstrated a distinguished career and continue to make impactful contributions to their profession and beyond. Their quest for excellence is shown through their accomplishments, service to the community and leadership.
Read MoreState officers from Oklahoma CareerTech’s seven co-curricular student organizations attended the CareerTech Student Organization Day at the Capitol, visiting with legislators from their districts.
Read MoreGovernor Kevin Stitt declared February Career and Technical Education Appreciation Month, recognizing the educators, administrators and partners of the Oklahoma CareerTech system who make a significant impact on workforce development.
Read More“What I saw here today was something that I want to lift up,” the education secretary said. “You’re doing it right here in Oklahoma."
Read More“We strive every day to provide students with skills demanded by the labor market in Oklahoma,” said CareerTech State Director Brent Haken.
Read More“They come here with nothing and they’re gonna leave here with a CDL” Reece says when describing what the class offers.
Read More“Oklahoma’s workforce must keep pace with the growing number of businesses expanding in and relocating to the state,” said Governor Stitt.
Read More“CareerTech is vital to workforce development in the state, and I look forward to working with all stakeholders in advancing its mission as interim chief of staff.”
Read More“I am honored to begin serving the state of Oklahoma in meeting the educational, training and workforce development needs of our state,” Haken said.
Read MoreThe IRS warned small business owners about the $600 threshold for receiving Form 1099-K for third-party payments exceeding $600.
Read More"Aviation is a beautiful community. It's a family community. And I'm just so proud to be a part of it,” Gigi Coleman said.
Read MoreThe hustle and bustle of the holiday season is here for millions of Oklahomans. There’s a way to leave yourself more time to enjoy holiday cheer and skip the long lines at the mall.
Read MoreThe Oklahoma State Board of Career and Technology Education has selected Brent Haken as the ninth state director of the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education.
Read MoreOklahoma CareerTech is all about hands-on learning, and last week two paramedic instructors and their students took that learning approach to a whole new level at HOSA’s International Leadership Conference in Nashville.
Read MoreCoahran was part of the first class of students to train at Central Tech vocational school in Drumright, Oklahoma, and go to work for a company that provides pipeline construction inspector services to Williams.
Read MoreA picture is worth a thousand words. Danny Hoggatt has more than 3,500 former students’ pictures, covering the walls and parts of the ceiling in his office at Central Tech. He can point out each one. And tell you what they’re doing now.
Read More“CareerTech is dedicated to advancing CyberPatriot’s mission to promote more interest in cybersecurity careers or other science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines critical to U.S. security.”
Read MoreWaul worked for 42 years at Central Technology Center. He joined the tech center as a drafting instructor in 1973 and retired as superintendent in 2015.
Read MoreTraining can also be delivered via the Mobile Meat Processing Laboratory, a mobile classroom capable of traveling across the state to high schools, technology centers and industry partner sites.
Read More“Dr. Lee Denney is a fierce advocate for students and Oklahoma career technology education,” said Joy Hofmeister, state superintendent of public instruction.
Read More“My father would always tell me to get into a trade everyone needed, so I would never be out of work and I’d always be able to provide for a family,” Hall said.
Read MoreWes Watkins Technology Center is announcing its partnership with Central Tech to offer Class A Truck Driver Training.
Read MoreThe Oklahoman has recognized 84 Companies and Organizations in Oklahoma as Top Workplaces for 2021.
Read MoreThroughout the year, CareerTech provides the education and training components to meet Oklahoma’s workforce development needs...
Read MoreGov. Kevin Stitt has proclaimed November as Oklahoma CareerTech Skills Centers Month.
Read MoreThe demand for workers in construction careers across multiple sectors is expected to grow in Oklahoma through 2026.
Read More“To be in this position now feels like a dream, and I plan to enjoy every minute of it.”
Read MoreCentral Tech, offers such a program — and according to the school, employment opportunities in the field are on the rise.
Read MoreThe conclusion was to create a truly remarkable asset for the school’s Criminal Justice Program unlike anything else in the area.
Read MoreState champion welder graduates high school with honors – AND a job offer.
Read MoreIn May, I attended a graduation ceremony for female inmates who had completed a special truck driver training through Central Tech in Drumright.
Read More“The TRIO/EOC is program is not tied to a specific college but instead exists to assist individuals who want to enter, re-enter or transfer to post-secondary education programs,” said John Thao, the program’s director.
Read MoreReceiving the honor were Bobbie Sue Joslin, Wes Watkins Technology Center; Paula Estrada, Central Technology Center; and Lulla Wilson, Emerson Middle School in Oklahoma City.
Read More“This program and others like it align with our mission to help offenders transition successfully from the correctional system to the workplace,” said Oklahoma CareerTech State Director Marcie Mack.
Read MoreWaul worked for 42 years at Central Technology Center. He joined the tech center as a drafting instructor in 1973 and retired as superintendent in 2015.
Read MoreThe Oklahoma CareerTech Testing Center is now offering Class D written driver’s license and motorcycle license tests throughout its network of test sites.
Read MoreAward recipients were selected from more than 4,200 applicants from all 50 U.S. states; Washington, D.C.; Guam; Puerto Rico; the U.S. Virgin Islands; U.S. overseas military bases; and Canada.
Read More“The work of Oklahoma CareerTech across the state provides meaningful results for Oklahoma’s economy.”
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5/15/23 | 6/16/23 | Drumright |
5/22/23 | 6/23/23 | Woodward |
5/30/23 | 6/30/23 | Drumright |
6/5/23 | 7/7/23 | Okmulgee |
6/12/23 | 7/14/23 | Drumright |
6/26/23 | 7/28/23 | Drumright |
7/10/23 | 8/11/23 | Drumright |
7/24/23 | 8/25/23 | Drumright |
8/7/23 | 9/8/23 | Drumright |
8/21/23 | 9/22/23 | Drumright |
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Welcome to our business incubator, where we offer a business-friendly environment that supports entrepreneurs in starting and growing their businesses. Oklahoma is known for being a state that fosters business growth, and our incubator takes that a step further by offering a wide range of resources and services designed to accelerate the success and development of your startup.
One of the benefits of our incubator is the graduated rental rates for office and light manufacturing space. Since rental rates begin significantly below market rate, the cost of occupancy gradually increases, as your business matures and grows, allowing you to manage your cash flow more effectively. Additionally, tenants of our certified incubator facilities are exempt from state tax liability on income earned as a result of occupancy for up to ten years.
Our incubator program offers a wide range of resources, including free business consulting services, small business workshops, education, training, mentorship, and more. We believe in cooperative self-reliance, which means that we work with our tenants to provide them with the support they need to succeed.
Our certified incubator facilities offer distinct advantages for qualified businesses. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, our incubator can help you achieve your goals faster and with less risk.
So, if you’re in the process of nurturing and “hatching” your new business, we encourage you to contact us to schedule a meeting and learn more about this one-of-a-kind opportunity. Let us help you accelerate your success and achieve your dreams!
A business development group serves as a board of advisors for our incubator space.
Many police officers begin their career as a dispatcher or working in jails since they can start work at 18 years old. Detention officers for correction centers are in high demand with an average starting salary of $17 an hour.
In addition, you will learn radio and dispatching skills. Did you know dispatchers make $15-$17 an hour?
After successful completion of the course, you can immediately apply for a job as a security guard, dispatcher, and detention officer.
As a cadet, you will study:
Cadets can learn many of the same skills taught to police academy officers. We cover all facets of daily police work including:
This class prepares you to sit for the Oklahoma State Unarmed Security Guard License. With successful completion of the exam and background check, you are ready to go to work protecting and monitoring properties against criminal attack or damage. In this part of the class, you will study:
ACCIDENTS
Any chargeable accident within the past three (3) years will be subject to review. An accident report will be required.
OFFENSE
A student is allowed two (2) moving offenses during the three (3) years prior to their entry date. A student may not have any careless or reckless driving convictions.
Specific requirements are detailed on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration website: Effective, May 21, 2014, only doctors who registered through the national registry of FMCSA are allowed to do DOT physicals. Download forms MCSA-5878 and MCSA-5876 under New Driver Examination Forms.
General DOT requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:
Must be able to read and speak the English language fluently enough to converse with the general public, to understand the highway traffic signs and signals, to respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records. Seventh-grade reading and math level recommended.
Manufacturer’s Sales Tax Exemption
Allow our consultants to help you apply for the Manufacturer’s Sales Tax Exemption Permit (MSEP).
Oklahoma has a comprehensive sales tax exemption for manufacturers who qualify for and obtain a Manufacturer’s Sales Tax Exemption Permit. The exemptions cover purchases of machinery and equipment, energy and tangible personal property used in design, development and the manufacturing operation at the manufacturing site.
Oklahoma State Tax Incentives
We can assist you in evaluating and applying for tax incentives available to your unique business operations.
Oklahoma is globally recognized for its outstanding incentive programs and pro-business environment. Businesses can choose between a cash incentive or a tax credit package, and in some cases, qualifying businesses can take advantage of both programs.
Getting a small business started can be a complex task. As an entrepreneur, there are so many factors to consider it often seems there are more questions than answers.
We partner with you in establishing a firm foundation for financial success and future growth. Navigating everything from business organization to finances and from marketing to business planning, our collaborative approach and teamwork guide you along the way.
We are passionate about working with you through the startup process…providing resources and advice, shortening the learning curve, and avoiding costly mistakes.
Contact our consultants to guide you through the startup process, enabling you to focus on your long-term business vision and goals.
This curriculum prepares you for the workforce. Health unit coordinators work in a general office function at doctor’s offices, hospitals, and nursing homes coordinating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare workers. Their job is typically comprised of:
One-way students prepare for this is by partnering up and taking medical history of each other to practice exam questions and computer input.
This curriculum prepares for you to sit for the CNA certification exam. As a registered certified nurse assistant, you will provide basic care to patients such as:
After obtaining your CNA, you can obtain your certified medication aide (CMA) if you are interested in administering medication to patients.
This national awareness campaign teaches skills needed to help stop a bleed in an emergency situation while waiting for professional help to arrive.
Did you know your food choices can improve, prevent, or cure disease?
Healthcare providers are held accountable for their actions. It is important to understand proper code of conduct, ethical standards, moral values, social responsibility, human rights, and legal compliance. You will have the opportunity to research the hot topics and debate their legal and ethical dilemmas.
Teamwork can only be accomplished through student participation. Here are a few examples: