OPEN HOUSE
February is Career and Technical Education Month, or CTE Month.
Open to the public, Central Tech’s Open House is an annual event occurring the Sunday before President’s Day. This event gives the community an opportunity to see first-hand how Central Tech prepares students for the workforce utilizing the latest in technology.
Visit us for open house at either of our locations:
3 CT Circle
Drumright, OK
1720 S Main St
Sapulpa, OK
SO MUCH FUN!
Not only do you get a chance to visit with instructors and students, there are 70+ hands-on activities to enjoy. Here’s a glimpse of the fun to have:
DRUMRIGHT CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
3 CT Circle
| LOCATION | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|
| REGISTER TO WIN (Drawing at 3:30pm) | |
| OUTSIDE | |
| Automotive (behind building A) | Car Show (Awards at 3pm) |
| Dairy Trailer (Fully Operational Milking Parlor) | |
| Emergency Vehicles | |
| BUILDING A | |
| Meet our Mascot, CT the Owl | |
| FREE Popcorn while supplies last | |
| Advanced Health Careers | Draw Fake Blood on a Mannequin Arm |
| Advanced Health Careers & Practical Nursing | FREE Glucose Check |
| Advanced Health Careers | See Healthy Lungs vs Smoker’s Lungs |
| Biomedical Sciences (by south entrance) | DNA Analysis Activity |
| Biomedical Sciences (by south entrance) | Fingerprinting |
| Biomedical Sciences (by south entrance) | Put Together a Bone Fracture Puzzle |
| Biomedical Sciences (by south entrance) | Learn How Lungs Pump |
| Biomedical Sciences (by south entrance) | See Dissected Hearts |
| Biomedical Sciences (by south entrance) | See Inside a Virtual Human Body Table |
| Biomedical Sciences (by The Nest) | Tour the Molecular Lab |
| Business & Information Technology | AI Generated Name Poem |
| Cimarron Conference Center | Career Facts Feud Game |
| Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) | Design Your Own Room |
| Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) | LEGO Building |
| Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) | Play Minecraft |
| Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) | Watch 3D Printing in Action |
| Construction | Learn to Build Cabinet Doors |
| Construction | See a CNC Machine in Action |
| Cosmetology | Tinsel/Hair Chalk |
| Facilities Maintenance | Drive our Heavy Equipment Simulator |
| Facilities Maintenance | Students in Action – Cabinet Making, Masonry, Small Engine Repair |
| Facilities Maintenance | Test Out an HVAC Trainer |
| Health Careers | Build a Skeleton |
| Health Careers | Create a Medical Balloon |
| Health Careers | Dip Your Hands in Paraffin Wax |
| Health Careers | “Karen” Simulation Mannequin |
| Medical Assisting | Giant Operation Game |
| Medical Assisting | Wash Your Hands and See the Germs |
| Medical Assisting | Vision Screening |
| Network Security & Administration | Protect Yourself – Internet Safety |
| Network Security & Administration | Take a 360 Degree Selfie with Friends |
| Practical Nursing | FREE Vital Signs |
| Practical Nursing | Remove Staples & Sutures from a Mannequin Arm |
| Practical Nursing | Wear Drunk Goggles Virtual Reality |
| Practical Nursing | You Be the Nurse on our Responding Mannequin |
| Pre-Engineering | Experience Automation with Student-Designed Factories |
| Pre-Engineering | Play Mini Golf |
| Seminar Center | Beekeeping in Action |
| Seminar Center | Learn to Weld Polyethylene Pipe |
| Seminar Center | See a Pipeline Pig |
| Student Commons | FREE Pop while supplies last |
| Surgical Technology | Laparoscopic Surgery – You Be The Surgeon! |
| Welding | Try Your Hand at Virtual Welding – It’s a Contest! |
| BUILDING C | |
| Pipeline | See Students Jeep a Pipeline |
| Pipeline | Learn to Take Cathodic Protection (CP) Reads |
| BUILDING D | |
| Diesel | Climb Inside a Diesel Truck |
| Diesel | See How a Semi Wheel is Removed |
| Diesel | See the New Warren Cat Mini Excavator |
| Diesel | Try the New Driving Simulator |
| Electrical | Light Display Game |
| Industrial Automation | Beat a Robot at Putt Putt |
| Industrial Automation | See a CNC Machine in Action |
| Industrial Automation | See How Manufactures Sort Packages – Just Like Amazon |
| Powersports | Watch the DynoJet Test a Motorcycle |
SAPULPA CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
1720 S Main St
| LOCATION | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|
| REGISTER TO WIN (Drawing at 3:30pm) | |
| OUTSIDE | |
| Parking Lot by Whataburger | Car Show (Awards at 3pm) |
| Emergency Vehicles | |
| Inflatable – Come Jump! | |
| BUILDING A | |
| Face Painting | |
| Business & Information Technology | Create a Name Tent |
| Business & Information Technology | Games: Kahoot!, Magic Carpet Ride, and Sketch It! |
| Health Careers | Escape the Hospital Room |
| Health Careers | Learn CPR and Heimlich Basics |
| Medical Assisting | FREE Glucose Check & Vital Signs |
| Pharmacy Technician | Learn to Fill a Prescription |
| Seminar Center | 360 Photo Booth – Take a Selfie with Friends |
| Seminar Center | 3D Printers in Action |
| Seminar Center | VR Training |
| Seminar Center | Watch a Conveyer Move Blocks |
| Student Commons | FREE Pop while supplies last |
| FREE Popcorn while supplies last | |
| Meet our Mascot, CT the Owl | |
| BUILDING B | |
| Criminal Justice | MILO Simulator: Shoot Zombies or Drive a Police Car |
| Criminal Justice | Walk Through a Crime Scene |
| Welding | Try Your Hand at Virtual Welding |
| BUILDING C | |
| Cosmetology | Haircut or Style |
| Cosmetology | Nail Polish |
“My wife attended Central Tech for Medical Assisting, and I visited during an open house. Not expecting much, I found interest in NSA. I enrolled the following year, and thanks to Central Tech, exactly one day after my graduation I interviewed with the company where I still work today.”
Nate Foote, Network Technician
ON INSTAGRAM
Hey high schoolers! Interviews for August 2025 classes start this month 📅
Already applied? Your counselor will be in touch about your interview.
Haven`t applied yet? There`s still time! Check out our classes: https://bit.ly/3dv640s
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February is just around the corner! 📣
Don`t miss these upcoming classes - check them out now!
Explore all classes: https://bit.ly/3dv640s
Did someone say car show? 🏎️
When: Sunday, February 16, 2025. 1-4pm.
Where: Central Tech`s Open House, both campuses.
No pre-registration required. We can`t wait to see you there!
#centraltechedu
Activities, food, prizes, demonstrations, and giveaways subject to change without notice due to weather conditions and/or limited quantities and vary by campus. Learn more: https://bit.ly/42e3TIm
❄️❄️Friday, January 10, 2025❄️❄️
Due to inclement weather, Central Tech is closed Friday, January 10th.
❄️❄️Thursday, January 9❄️❄️
Due to winter weather conditions, Central Tech has canceled afternoon and evening classes on the Drumright and Sapulpa campuses and buses will be returning to the schools. Please stay safe.
It`s official. You`re invited. 😉
Central Tech`s Open House will be Sunday, 2/16/25, from 1-4pm. Be there or be 🟦!
#centraltechedu
Activities, food, prizes, demonstrations, and giveaways subject to change without notice due to weather conditions and/or limited quantities and vary by campus.
🎶 Business & Information Technology students brought some holiday cheer to the Drumright campus with their festive Christmas caroling before heading off for winter break on Friday! 🎄
#centraltechBIT
Central Tech will be closed for Winter Break through January 3rd ❄️ Have a happy and safe holiday!
Jan 6: Staff Return
Jan 7: Students Return
Congratulations to Skyler Hodge for taking 1st place and Caleb Stone for earning 2nd place (both Network Security students on the Sapulpa campus) in the Oklahoma Scholastic Esports competition for College Football 25! Your hard work paid off, and we’re proud of your achievements.
#centraltechNSA
HIRING ➡️ Maintenance/Mechanical Technician on the Sapulpa campus
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Looking to kickstart your healthcare journey or advance your career? Check out our January health classes! 🩺
Led by the Network Security and Cosmetology classes, Sapulpa campus students from all classes participated in Sapulpa`s Christmas parade on Saturday. With the theme of Nightmare Before Christmas, they placed third in the non-business category.
#centraltechNSA #centraltechCosmo
Get In. Get Going. Get Paid. Upcoming Class A CDL classes in Drumright, El Reno, Enid, OKC, Ponca City, Poteau, Shawnee, and Woodward.
LEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/3Du5WO3
Digital Media, Graphic Design, and Business & Information Technology students from the Drumright campus visited the Ronald McDonald House to make donations.
#centraltechDM #centraltechGraphicDesign #centraltechBIT
HIRING ➡️ Secretary on the Drumright campus
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January will be here before you know it. What upcoming classes are on your wish list?
Explore all Classes: https://centraltech.edu/classes/
On November 21, 2024, the Sapulpa campus hosted an engaging and educational event for the Criminal Justice and Network Security students. The presentation was led by Anthony Meter, a Computer Forensics Analyst with Homeland Security Investigations, and John Hanging, a Sherrif and handler with @rogerscountyso, accompanied by @investigatorrosco, an Electronic Scent Detection K9.
They discussed:
🔵 Online safety practices and strategies for mitigating risks.
🔵 Awareness and prevention of child endangerment in digital spaces.
🔵 Insights into digital forensics, including techniques for investigating and securing digital evidence.
Rosco, a specially trained K9, showcased his ability to locate hidden digital devices such as cell phones and storage media. His demonstration highlighted the critical role technology plays in modern law enforcement.
Students received valuable real-world insights into the intersection of technology and law enforcement. It emphasized the importance of digital literacy and safety in today’s interconnected world.
This presentation aligns with Central Tech’s commitment to providing hands-on learning experiences and fostering partnerships with industry professionals.
#centraltechNSA #centraltechCriminalJustice
HIRING ➡️ Lineman Instructor on our Drumright campus
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Get creative - Christmas edition 🎄 Join our Creative Welding class on 12/13!
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Congratulations to the November Life Changers: Danny Davis, Bailey Tilley, Angie Piotrowski, and Kelli Anfinson!