I AM Great Plains Technology Center

We thank those Great Plains students, alumni and business clients and our current employees who have shared their Great Plains experiences. Individually and collectively this diverse group proclaims “I AM Great Plains Technology Center”.  They comprise Great Plains’ high caliber career education that is “Made In AMerica”.  We salute their accomplishments and service. Check out our Career Training Guide!

BRIAN VALDEZ-LAWTON POLICE OFFICER

Brian Valdez

“Great Plains gave me the training I needed to succeed as a police officer.”

STACY SHARP-CAD DESIGNER

Stacy Sharp

“Great Plains provided me the skills I needed to succeed in the construction industry.”

MANDY KELLER-NURSE AIDE

Mandy Keller

“I credit my teacher, Mrs. McClure for helping me get certified. I couldn’t have done it without her. Thanks Mrs. McClure!”

COBEY WARREN-LAWTON FIREFIGHTER

Cobey Warren

“A great place to be! Great Plains will give you the skills you need to succeed at work.”

NICHOLAS ALEXANDER-INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT

Nicholas Alexander

“Thanks Great Plains, you made my career possible!”

JUSTIN NOBLE-MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR

JUSTIN NOBLE

“Great Plains provided me the basic skills and understanding of HVAC systems that I needed to enter the building trade and become successful.”

JOSE’ BECERRIL-UNLIMITED JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN

JOSE’ BECERRIL

“Great Plains helped me develop and sharpen my skills to get my foot in the door for a great career.”

MARISSA BRYANT-INVESTMENTS/ACCOUNT MANAGER

MARISSA BRYANT

“Great Plains definitely helped me with my speech, demeanor and leadership skills and prepared me for a brighter future.”

RYAN WILKERSON—NETWORK SECURITY TECHNICIAN

RYAN WILKERSON

“Great Plains provided me the knowledge and hands-on experience to be successful in the real world for Information Technology.”

LANE ANDERSON-RADIOGRAPHER

LANE ANDERSON

“Great Plains increased my ability to perform at a professional level and gave me an advantage in competing in the job market. I was confident about my success upon graduation.”

ARIEL FRAZIER-SURGICAL TECHNICIAN

ARIEL FRAZIER

“Great Plains showed me first hand at clinical labs what I would be doing when I became a professional. It was everything that I needed to get started in a health career.”

JUSTIN MCCOOL-REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

JUSTIN MCCOOL

“The smaller class sizes, hands-on instruction, and lots of one-to-one time with qualified instructors gave me the knowledge, skills and confidence that have helped me succeed in the workforce. “

RAQUETTA VEAL-RN

RAQUETTA VEAL

“Great Plains was the start of my nursing career. It prepared me to go above and beyond and become the best nurse that I could be.”

MARY HULING-LPN, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING, CEDAR CREST

MARY HULING

“Great Plains prepared me for a career as a nurse with quality instruction and at an affordable price.”

WHITNEY PENDERGRASS-EMT-CCMH/PARAMEDIC IN TRAINING

WHITNEY PENDERGRASS

“Great Plains helped me develop self-confidence and taught me the importance of team work. They offer a strong curriculum and knowledgeable staff and when you graduate you are fully prepared to get the job done and to do the job right.”

E.J. SORRELS-FIREFIGHTER

E.J. SORRELS

“Great Plains provided real world technology, and taught me the ethics and professionalism that I would need to succeed on the job as a firefighter.”

JEFF SHAW-GENERAL MANAGER, NEW CAR DEALERSHIP

JEFF SHAW

“Great Plains helped me develop the problem-solving, people skills, and teamwork that prepared me for the real world.”

LYNN MCKENZIE-OWNER AUTOMOTIVE SERIVCE SHOP

LYNN MCKENZIE

“Everything they taught me at Great Plains I still use today as a business owner.”

LAUREN THORNHILL-REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

LAUREN THORNHILL

“Great Plains gave me the opportunity to learn and I now have a full-time career right out of school. ”



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