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Balancing Parenthood and School to Build a Secure Future
GP Tech Blog - by M. Churchwell
If you have eaten lunch in The Range this school year, chances are you’ve seen Paris and Jayden, two students at Great Plains Technology Center who are currently balancing education, career goals, and family life. No one could blame you, however, if you focused only on Nylah, their adorable 10-month old who has a giant, dimpled smile ...
Classroom to Career
GP Tech Blog - by M. Churchwell
Cale Mackey loves dogs, and he loves school. Cale graduated from high school in 2020 and completed Nadine Hanefield’s Service Careers program at GPTC in 2023. ... According to Cale’s mother Jennifer, ... the most significant impact of the Service Careers program is ...
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Balancing Parenthood and School to Build a Secure Future
GP Tech Blog - by M. Churchwell
If you have eaten lunch in The Range this school year, chances are you’ve seen Paris and Jayden, two students at Great Plains Technology Center who are currently balancing education, career goals, and family life. No one could blame you, however, if you focused only on Nylah, their adorable 10-month old who has a giant, dimpled smile ...
Classroom to Career
GP Tech Blog - by M. Churchwell
Cale Mackey loves dogs, and he loves school. Cale graduated from high school in 2020 and completed Nadine Hanefield’s Service Careers program at GPTC in 2023. ... According to Cale’s mother Jennifer, ... the most significant impact of the Service Careers program is ...
GP Tech Hosts Nursing Program Orientation
GP Tech Blog - by M. Churchwell
GP Tech Practical Nursing, in collaboration with Instructional Services and the Student Resource Center, hosted a three-day orientation workshop, designed to prepare our newest nursing students for the demanding yet rewarding ...
GP Tech Teacher Prep Students Become the Teachers in Local Internships
GP Tech Blog - by M. Churchwell
A Chinese proverb says "If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; if you are planning for a lifetime, educate people." Imagine the implications, then, of educating future...
GP Tech Paramedic Students Participate in Mass Casualty Exercises
GP Tech Blog - by M. Churchwell
In Linda Pledger’s paramedic program at GP Tech, students aren't just learning from textbooks; they're immersing themselves in real-world scenarios to hone their skills and readiness for any situation. Recently, students participated in a mass casualty incident (MCI) training day that included ...
Firefighter/EMT & Criminal Justice
GP Tech Blog - by M. Churchwell
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we interviewed several women enrolled in Great Plains Technology Center’s trade programs where they are crafting their own narratives of success while gaining real-world skills and exploring careers that many still consider male-dominated. With determination and tenacity, these students are..
Welding & Combination Collision Repair
GP Tech Blog - by M. Churchwell
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we interviewed several women enrolled in Great Plains Technology Center’s trade programs where they are crafting their own narratives of success while gaining real-world skills and exploring careers that many still consider male-dominated. With determination and tenacity, these students are..
Carpentry & Electrical
GP Tech Blog - by M. Churchwell
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we interviewed several women enrolled in Great Plains Technology Center’s trade programs where they are crafting their own narratives of success while gaining real-world skills and exploring careers that many still consider male-dominated. With determination and tenacity, these students ...
Electrical Instructor Embraces Teachable Moments
GP Tech Blog - by M. Churchwell
In Bryan Gilland’s Electrical Level I program, students were challenged to execute a comprehensive commercial wiring project. Mr. Gilland’s goal is to simulate a real-world scenario encountered by electricians. Students were placed into teams and assigned a ...
One Activity ; A Variety of Skills
GP Tech Blog - by M. Churchwell
Students in Charlie Martin’s Criminal Justice program are busy investigating a complicated case. Beginning with a visit from the Lawton Police Department’s Crime Scene Investigation Unit, students first learned theory associated with ...