Central Tech was recently named to the Top Workplace USA 2022 list for companies with 125-349 employees. The award is based on feedback from an employee engagement survey conducted by an independent, third-part research company, Engergage, and celebrates companies that prioritize creating a people-centered culture and giving employees a voice.

This honor marks the first time Central Tech has been recognized as a Top Workplace in the U.S., and the seventh time the school has been recognized as a Top Workplace in the state of Oklahoma since 2015.

Of the 84 companies that made the Oklahoma list, only 10 earned a more elite accomplishment as being among the best workplaces in the nation. Results were calculated by comparing the survey’s research-based statements, including 15 Culture Drivers that are proven to predict high performance against industry benchmarks.

“Companies need to authentically represent their brand to job-seekers,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “The employee experience needs to be on the mission-critical list. Leaders who embrace a people-first culture will benefit greatly. By giving employees a voice and showcasing your authentic culture through employer branding, organizations can attract those job seekers who complement their culture. Culture drives performance”

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Drumright, Oklahoma December 11, 2021 – Central Tech has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2021 honor by The Oklahoman Top Workplaces. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC. The anonymous survey uniquely measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization: including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few.

“Companies need to authentically represent their brand to job-seekers,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “The employee experience needs to be on the mission-critical list. Leaders who embrace a people-first culture will benefit greatly. By giving employees a voice and showcasing your authentic culture through employer branding, organizations can attract those job seekers who complement their culture. Culture drives performance.”

Central Technology Center, part of the Oklahoma CareerTech system, provides technical education leading to individual success and elevates the workforce through economic development collaborations. Central Tech achieved 95% placement for students entering the workforce or continuing their education. Of those in the workforce, 71% of working graduates are employed in jobs related to their career major. 

Last year CTC had more than 20,000 enrollments and provided customized business and industry training to 400 companies. Training included a wide array of safety classes with an emphasis on tailoring curriculum to meet the needs of each specific industry. 

Since Central Tech works closely with business and industry partners, instruction remains career-focused, teaching today’s career-readiness skills with hands-on relevant learning leading to credentials aligned with business needs. Curriculum incorporates problem solving, critical thinking, and collaboration into the assignments. Students complete their training by earning valuable certifications/licensure driven by the demands of these high-skill industry sectors.

About Energage:

Making the world a better place to work together.™

Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 14 years of culture research and the results from 23 million employees surveyed across more than 70,000 organizations, Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.

For the fifth year in a row, Central Tech has been awarded a Top Workplaces honor by The Oklahoman. The Oklahoman recognized 90 companies in Oklahoma for 2019. Central Tech placed third in the mid-size category.

The Top Workplaces lists are based solely on the results of an employee feedback survey administered by Energage, LLC.

In order to be named as a Top Workplaces, organizations must meet strict standards for organizational health. Energage research has proven these three things are most important to employees. Employees need a strong belief in where the organization is headed. They want to know how it’s going to get there. Finally, they need to feel that everyone is in it together. This sense of connection and organization is a must for Top Workplaces winners.

Central Tech invites you, the public, to celebrate their 50^th anniversary during Open House on February 16, 2020. The event is held from 1 pm – 4 pm on both the Drumright and Sapulpa campuses. Central Tech began in Drumright with three full-time programs. The school has grown to nearly 30 full-time programs with approximately 80 short-term and evening classes per semester. In addition, Tech provides training services to nearly 400 companies, and employs more than 180 staff members on two campuses.

At Central Tech the inviting environment welcomes staff, students, and clients to embrace the culture and become a part of the Central Tech family. Follow Central Tech on Facebook to read weekly 50-word culture sharing testimonies over 50 weeks to celebrate the 50^th anniversary.

“Our staff feels valued and that is reflected in how they interact with students and visitors daily. Constantly I hear employees say, ‘I love working here,’ and ‘I make a difference in people’s lives.’ This award verifies what we already know: Central Tech is a top workplace,” says Ron Dyer, Central Tech superintendent. “Thank you to our incredible staff for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to Central Tech as you are the ones achieving this award.”

For the third year in a row, Central Tech has been awarded a 2017 Top Workplaces honor by The Oklahoman. The Top Workplaces lists are based solely on the results of an employee feedback survey administered by Energage, LLC (formerly WorkplaceDynamics), a leading research firm that specializes in organizational health and workplace improvement. Several aspects of workplace culture were measured, including Alignment, Execution, and Connection, just to name a few.

“The Top Workplaces award is not a popularity contest. And oftentimes, people assume it’s all about fancy perks and benefits,” says Doug Claffey, CEO of Energage. “But to be a Top Workplace, organizations must meet our strict standards for organizational health. And who better to ask about work life than the people who live the culture every day—the employees. Time and time again, our research has proven that what’s most important to them is a strong belief in where the organization is headed, how it’s going to get there, and the feeling that everyone is in it together.” Claffey adds, “Without this sense of connection, an organization doesn’t have a shot at being named a Top Workplace.”

At Central Tech the inviting environment welcomes staff, students, and clients to embrace the culture and become a part of the Central Tech family. Employees enjoy helping students achieve success. “Visitors often comment on how comfortable they feel at Central Tech. Our staff feels valued and that is reflected in how they interact with students and visitors on a daily basis. Constantly I hear employees say, ‘I love working here;’ ‘I make a difference in people’s lives;’ and ‘I work with professional, caring, and friendly individuals.’ This award verifies what we already know: Central Tech is a great place to work,” says Ron Dyer, Central Tech superintendent. “Thank you to our tremendous staff for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to Central Tech as you are the ones achieving this award.”

In addition to naming and ranking the top workplaces, 15 special awards are given. Central Tech won the award for work/life flexibility.