Adult Career Programs
Sometimes when you have a goal in mind you have to give it your full attention. If you are between jobs, needing to up your skills game or simply ready for a career change, you'll want to consider one of our full-time programs for adults. Great Plains Tech offers full-time adult programs on the Lawton and Tillman-Kiowa campuses.
3D Animator
- Collaborate in teams to create unique 3D animation, computer graphics, and video games
- Produce animated short films, special effects and graphics
- Work with cutting edge technology such as motion capture systems, virtual reality, and 3D printing
Career Focus:
Prepared for immediate employment and further education
1050 Hours
Begins each August; please check with a GPTC counselor for seat availability. Call 580-250-5535 for an appointment.
Advanced Firefighter
- Experience the satisfaction of being a first responder, saving lives, fighting fires, and contributing to a safe community
- Operate a wide range of firefighter and life-saving equipment alongside professional firefighters and EMTs
- Rescue victims, mitigate chemical spills, manage wildfires, and use the Jaws of Life o extricate trapped victims
Career Focus:
Prepared for immediate employment and further education
705 Hours
Begins each January and August; please check with a GPTC counselor for seat availability. Call 580-250-5535 for an appointment.
Automotive Service Technician
- Maintain and repair both domestic and foreign alongside an ASE Master Technician in a full-service automotive center
- Optimize vehicle operation and performance using critical thinking
- Analyze, diagnose, repair and maintain basic and advanced automotive systems
Career Focus:
Prepared for Student ASE Certification, immediate employment, further education and ASE Certification
1050 Hours
Begins each January and August; please check with a GPTC counselor for seat availability. Call 580-250-5535 for an appointment.
Carpentry I
- Work in all aspects of residential and commercial construction, including estimating, framing, roofing, and interior finishing
- Work individually and in teams to design and construct meaningful projects for the community
- Operate a wide range of professional power tools to complete projects in the shop and at the work site
1050 Hours
Begins each January and August; please check with a GPTC counselor for seat availability. Call 580-250-5535 for an appointment.
Carpentry II
- Work in all aspects of residential and commercial construction, including estimating, framing, roofing, and interior finishing
- Work individually and in teams to design and construct meaningful projects for the community
- Operate a wide range of professional power tools to complete projects in the shop and at the work site
1050 Hours
Begins each January and August; please check with a GPTC counselor for seat availability. Call 580-250-5535 for an appointment.
Combination Collision Repair Technician
- Assess, estimate, repair, and refinish a wide range of vehicles
- Use modern welding, sanding, masking, painting, and technical processes
- Apply professional techniques of metal fabrication, adhesive repair, and creative refinishing
Career Focus:
Prepared for immediate professional employment, student ASE certification, and further education
1050 Hours
Begins each January and August; please check with a GPTC counselor for seat availability. Call 580-250-5535 for an appointment.
Combination Welder
- Operate fire and electricity to design, dismantle and construct a wide range of metal products
- Develop the confidence, work ethic, team cooperation, and stamina necessary for a career in fabrication
- Utilize a wide range of welding processes to earn essential industry recognized certifications
Career Focus:
Prepared for immediate professional employment and continued education
1050 Hours
Begins each January, May, and August; please check with a GPTC counselor for seat availability. Call 580-250-5535 for an appointment.
Construction Technology I - Frederick
- Build a residential home from design through complete construction and sold to raise funds for scholarships
- Work in all aspects of residential and commercial construction including estimating, framing, roofing, and interior finishing
- Interpret blueprints and specifications to construct wood products and structures from rough lumber to finish grade
Career Focus:
Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, apprenticeship completion and further education
1,050 Hours
Begins every six weeks; please check for seat availability. Call 580-335-5525 for an appointment.
Construction Technology II - Frederick
- Build a residential home from design through complete construction and sold to raise funds for scholarships
- Work in all aspects of residential and commercial construction including estimating, framing, roofing, and interior finishing
- Interpret blueprints and specifications to construct wood products and structures from rough lumber to finish grade
Career Focus:
Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, apprenticeship completion and further education
1,050 Hours
Begins every six weeks; please check for seat availability. Call 580-335-5525 for an appointment.
Cosmetology - Frederick
- Works in all aspects of cosmetology including, hair stylist, nail technician, esthetician, salon owner/manager, cosmetology instructor, and retail specialist
- Hand and eye coordination that will allow you to be creative and visualize styles and color
- Build a professional relationship with clients and other cosmetologists
1,500 Hours
Begins every six weeks; please check for seat availability. Call 580-335-5525 for an appointment.
Criminal Justice Officer
- Strengthen your mind and body through rigorous mental and physical training including advanced self-defense tactics
- Apply forensic investigative techniques to process crime scenes, dust for fingerprints, bag evidence, and interrogate suspects
- Explore how state and federal laws work to keep our communities safe
Career Focus:
Prepared for employment, advanced law enforcement training, military service, and further education
1050 Hours
Begins each August; please check with a GPTC counselor for seat availability. Call 580-250-5535 for an appointment.
Culinary Coordinator
- Coordinate the culinary team that plans menus, prepares, and serves entire meals with proper etiquette and safety in a cafeteria setting and/or catering at community events
- Cook alongside professionals preparing appetizers, soups, salads, entrees, desserts, etc. to everyone’s delight
- Express individual creativity and great customer service by using developed culinary skills and coordinating with other members of the culinary team to help deliver a unique dining experience
Career Focus:
Prepared for immediate employment and further education
1050 Hours
Now taking applications for August 2020; please check with a GPTC counselor for seat availability. Call 580-250-5535 for an appointment.
Culinary Hospitality Assistant
- Work as a key member of the culinary team that develops, prepares, and serves entire meals with proper etiquette and safety in a cafeteria setting and at community events
- Cook alongside professionals preparing appetizers, soups, salads, entrees, desserts, etc. to everyone’s delight
- Express individual creativity and great customer service by using developed culinary skills to help deliver a unique dining experience
Career Focus:
Prepared for immediate employment and further education
1,050 Hours
Now taking applications for August 2020; please check with a GPTC counselor for seat availability. Call 580-250-5535 for an appointment.
Cyber Security Forensics Specialist
- Conduct cyber investigations to defend against criminal and terrorist threats
- Utilize advanced file access methods, reconstruction maneuvers, and data recovery processes
- Protect computers and networks through the configuration of powerful software security programs
Career Focus:
Prepared for further education and immediate employment
1050 Hours
Begins each August; please check with a GPTC counselor for seat availability. Call 580-250-5535 for an appointment.
Executive Administrative Assistant
- Work in an office environment using advanced software and processes utilized by business professionals
- Explore various types of businesses, accounting applications, and strategies for sound financial management
- Prepare for employment with organizational skills, money management and resume building
1050 Hours
Begins each January and August; please check with a GPTC counselor for seat availability. Call 580-250-5535 for an appointment.
Electrical, Level I
- Design, stage, and install residential electrical wiring for power control systems from “rough in” to “finish”
- Use logical thinking and math to interpret blueprints, program equipment and layout design
- Supply power to a wide range of systems and structures according to the National Electrical Code
Career Focus:
Prepared for immediate employment, apprenticeship completion, advanced certifications, and further education
1050 Hours
Begins every six weeks; please check with a GPTC counselor for seat availability. Call 580-250-5535 for an appointment.
Graphic Design and Photography
- Shoot commercial photography and video clips for print and web media
- Perform professional copy shop operations
Career Focus:
Prepared with a professional portfolio for further education or immediate employment
1050 Hours
Begins every six weeks; please check with a GPTC counselor for seat availability. Call 580-250-5535 for an appointment.
Service Careers
- Keep the work environment sparkling clean and safe
- Many graduates work in the hospitality, school and health care housekeeping and custodial areas
Career Focus:
Prepared for immediate employment and or transitional workforce development
1,050 Hours
Begins monthly; please check with a GPTC counselor for seat availability. Call 580-250-5535 for an appointment.
Information Technology Services
- Design, setup, and maintain the systems that run the Internet
- Assemble, upgrade, and repair computers and peripherals
- Work individually and in teams using the same technology as professional engineers
Career Focus:
Prepared for immediate employment or college in Computer Science or Management Information Systems
1050 Hours
Begins each August; please check with a GPTC counselor for seat availability. Call 580-250-5535 for an appointment.
Medical Office Assistant
- Build a strong customer relationship with patients and clients using ethical standards and professionalism
- Develop your computer skills to a higher standard utilizing medical and health industry software
- by using software applications and processes utilized by business and medical professionals
- Develop and use a second language: medical terminology
Career Focus: Prepared for further education and immediate employment
1050 Hours
Begins every August; please check with a GPTC counselor for seat availability. Call 580-250-5535 for an appointment.
Multimedia Assistant - Frederick
- Use professional editing software to create projects including broadcast productions, digital illustrations, and animations
- Work with computers, digital photography, and multimedia software to design eye-catching promotional materials
- Discover, develop, and express your unique artistic styles through creative marketing campaigns
1050 Hours
Begins every six weeks; please check for seat availability. Call 580-335-5525 for an appointment.
Network and Computer Systems Administrator
- Configure, install, and manage data networks, servers, firewalls, remote access, and wireless technologies
- Work individually and in teams using the same technology as professional network engineers
- Work in a professional help desk and network administration environment to meet client needs in a rapidly changing industry
Career Focus: Prepared for further education, advanced certifications, and immediate employment
1050 Hours
Begins each August; please check with a GPTC counselor for seat availability. Call 580-250-5535 for an appointment.
Practical Nurse
- Utilize effective communication and critical thinking skills to deliver quality patient care
- Provide patients with physical and psychological care for the treatment of various diseases
- Develop clinical skills and hands on experience in a wide range of health settings
Career Focus:
Prepared for LPN licensure, immediate employment, and further education
1,463 Hours
Traditional course begins each June; Day FLEX course begins each August and February; please check with a GPTC counselor for seat availability and application requirements.
Practical Nurse - Frederick
- Utilize effective communication and critical thinking skills to deliver quality patient care
- Provide patients with physical and psychological care for the treatment of various diseases
- Develop clinical skills and hands on experience in a wide range of health settings
Career Focus:
Prepared for LPN licensure, immediate employment, and further education
1,463 Hours
Call 580-335-5525 for an appointment to check for seat availability and application requirements.
Residential HVAC Technician
- Design, fabricate, install, and maintain heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems
- Torch, braze, and solder pipes and fittings to install or repair compressors, condensers, chillers, and pumps in a wide range of HVAC and refrigeration systems
- Design, layout, and fabricate sheet metal ducts and a wide range of environmental components
Career Focus:
Prepared for further education, apprenticeship, advanced certification and immediate employment
1050 Hours
Begins every six weeks; please check with a GPTC counselor for seat availability. Call 580-250-5535 for an appointment.
Surgical Technologist
- Experience all aspects of the operating room including robotics and invasive surgeries
- Hands on, close exposure to anatomical structures of the body
- Work side by side with professionals who are trained to save lives i.e. surgeons, anesthesiologists and nurses
Career Focus:
Prepared for National Surgical Technology certification, immediate employment, and further education
1,185 Hours
Begins each August; please check with a GPTC counselor for seat availability and application requirements. Call 580-250-5535 for an appointment.
Video Producer
- Develop, produce and deliver unique video and audio projects for TV and commercial broadcasts
- Work individually and in teams to create dynamic films, news packages, music videos, and commercials to exceed client expectations
- Showcase your artistic talents using professional audio/visual equipment and editing software
Career Focus:
Prepared for immediate employment and further education
1050 Hours
Begins each August; please visit with a GPTC counselor for seat availability. Call 580-250-5535 for an appointment.
Respiratory Care
Radiologic Technology
Respiratory Care and Radiologic Technology are offered in association with Cameron University.
For Respiratory Care information, call Adrienne Reid or 580-250-5641 email areid@cameron.edu
For Radiologic Technology information, contact Carrie Baxter at 580-250-5577 or email cbaxter@cameron.edu