Central Tech is Victorious at State Leadership and Skills Conference

  • Daxtyn Davis, of Bristow, 1st Place, Oklahoma SkillsUSA Motorcycle Service (Secondary) first place winner. Powersports Technology. courtesy photo
    Daxtyn Davis, of Bristow, 1st Place, Oklahoma SkillsUSA Motorcycle Service (Secondary) first place winner. Powersports Technology. courtesy photo
  • Dylan Leach, of Mannford, Pre-Engineering Academy, Lily Watkins, of Depew, Pre-Engineering Academy and Caden Kennedy, of Chushing, Pre-Engineering Academy,1st Place winners. courtesy photo
    Dylan Leach, of Mannford, Pre-Engineering Academy, Lily Watkins, of Depew, Pre-Engineering Academy and Caden Kennedy, of Chushing, Pre-Engineering Academy,1st Place winners. courtesy photo
  • Abe Wooden, of Stroud, 1st Place, Industrial MotorControl( S). Oklahoma Skills USA Industrial Motor Control (Secondary) first place winner. courtesy photo
    Abe Wooden, of Stroud, 1st Place, Industrial MotorControl( S). Oklahoma Skills USA Industrial Motor Control (Secondary) first place winner. courtesy photo
  • Skyler Beck-Coleman, of Stroud, Welding & Fabrication Technology and Eugene Williams, ofYale, DieselTechnolog, 1st Place, Community-ActionProject(PS). Oklahoma SkillsUSA Community Action Project (Postsecondary) first place winners. courtesy photo
    Skyler Beck-Coleman, of Stroud, Welding & Fabrication Technology and Eugene Williams, ofYale, DieselTechnolog, 1st Place, Community-ActionProject(PS). Oklahoma SkillsUSA Community Action Project (Postsecondary) first place winners. courtesy photo
  • CooperShields, of Bristow, 2nd Place, Oklahoma SkillsUSA Electrical Construction Wiring (Postsecondary). Electrical Trades courtesy photo
    CooperShields, of Bristow, 2nd Place, Oklahoma SkillsUSA Electrical Construction Wiring (Postsecondary). Electrical Trades courtesy photo
  • Chloe Bigbear, of Stillwater, Cosmetology and Gracie Cooper, of Kellyville, Cosmetology 1st P lace, ActionSkills(PS). courtesy photo
    Chloe Bigbear, of Stillwater, Cosmetology and Gracie Cooper, of Kellyville, Cosmetology 1st P lace, ActionSkills(PS). courtesy photo
  • .BrooksTidwell and Jamison McNiel, of Bristow, 1st Place, Oklahoma SkillsUSA Community Action Project (Secondary) first place winners. Brooks Tidwell, Welding & Fabrication Technology, Jamison McNiel, Welding & Fabrication Technology. courtesy photo
    .BrooksTidwell and Jamison McNiel, of Bristow, 1st Place, Oklahoma SkillsUSA Community Action Project (Secondary) first place winners. Brooks Tidwell, Welding & Fabrication Technology, Jamison McNiel, Welding & Fabrication Technology. courtesy photo
  • Michael Eubank, of Kellyville, Graphic Design, 3rd Place, Advertising Design(S). Oklahoma Skills USA Advertising Design (Secondary) third place winner. courtesy photo
    Michael Eubank, of Kellyville, Graphic Design, 3rd Place, Advertising Design(S). Oklahoma Skills USA Advertising Design (Secondary) third place winner. courtesy photo

    Central Tech attended the SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference, which took place at the Cox Business Convention Center located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, from April 21-23, 2024.

    Central Tech is excited to share the excellent accomplishments of our students across 38 career competition events, including Job Exhibit – Fantasy Makeup, Motorcycle Service, Advertising Design, and Crime Scene Investigation. A total of 17 students qualified for nationals in Atlanta, GA taking place on June 24-28, 2024.

    Impressively, 33 students secured top positions, with 18 achieving first place. Congratulations to all our talented students!

    We take great pride in recognizing the outstanding achievements of our students at Central Tech, such as Jamison McNiel, a student in Welding & Fabrication Technology, who received the Breaking Traditions award at the 2024 Oklahoma SkillsUSA SLSC Awards Ceremony. This prestigious award is presented by the Oklahoma Career and Technical Education Equity Council. To qualify for this award, students must undergo training in a career that is deemed nontraditional for their gender and excel in their area of study.

    “Jamison’s victory in the Breaking Traditions award is a testament to her exceptional skills and dedication, breaking through stereotypes and paving the way for other women in our industry. Her achievement not only celebrates her individual talent but also symbolizes progress and inclusivity in traditionally male-dominated fields,” said Troy Elliott, Central Tech’s Welding and Fabrication Technology instructor on the Drumright campus. What a successful event it was for all Central Tech students!

    “We’re incredibly proud of our competitors who showcased their talents and represented Central Tech at SkillsUSA. Congratulations to all winners, and best of luck to those moving on to nationals,” said Mike Baugus, Central Tech’s assistant campus director on the Sapulpa campus.

    For further information about BPA, check out skillsusa. org. To find out more about Central Tech, visit centraltech. edu.

    SkillsUSA, a non-profit national education association, brings together students, teachers, and industry to foster a skilled workforce in America. Their objective is to empower all students by providing assistance and resources to middle school, high school, and college/ postsecondary students who are pursuing careers in trade, technical, and skilled service occupations. Central Technology Center. Everyone Achieves Success.

    Central Tech provides hands-on learning and technical education, dedicated to empowering students with practical skills and technical knowledge for immediate application. Powered by the Oklahoma CareerTech system, Central Tech serves 25 diverse communities, offering a wide range of programs that cater to high school students, adults, and industry professionals. With over 400 business partnerships, the tech center provides customized training solutions contributing to economic growth. The Truck Driver Training Program, offered in partnership with other technology centers, spans several locations across Oklahoma. Central Tech fosters a culture of success and lifelong learning.