
Apprenticeships Provide Promise of Earning While Learning
Ryan Wilkins never imagined he could earn a paycheck while still in school, but thanks to a unique apprenticeship program, that’s exactly what he’s doing. Wilkins, 21, of Chickasha, attends

Future Army Officer Earns Full Scholarship After Helping Lead Huge Holiday Food Drive
Keslynn Stevenson will never forget the days leading up to Thanksgiving 2024. While most students were thinking about holiday plans, she and her classmates were busy stacking boxes and cans

CV Tech Students Find Open Doors at Career Fairs
Students at Canadian Valley Technology Center recently explored career and educational opportunities in career fairs at two of the school’s campuses. On Wednesday, the Chickasha Campus hosted 14 companies and

Warming Trend: Heat and Air Company Invests in CV Tech-Trained Techs
When it comes to keeping Oklahomans cool, DeHart Air Conditioning has turned up the heat on workforce development. Nearly 70 percent of the company’s 25-person service team consists of people

A.I. Discussion Takes Center Stage at Manufacturing Luncheon
Manufacturing leaders in the Chickasha area are invited to a complimentary luncheon March 26 to explore the benefits of artificial intelligence in industry. The event is hosted by the Chickasha

El Reno Couple Opens Cupboard Doors to Success
In the winter of 2016, Jeremy and Kimberly Gilleland faced a stark reality: they were broke. A modest $100 tax refund became a seed of hope. The couple purchased three

So Far, Sew Good: Quilting Shop Wins Small Business Entrepreneur Award
MaCrae Putnam admits to being a material girl struggling in a digital world. Owner of a charming El Reno quilting shop, “Make it Sew,” Putnam sought a boost to help

CV Tech-sponsored Business Development Specialist Garners Awards
Emily Beesley, (center) Business Development Specialist for the Small Business Development Center, was presented with five awards by her organization, including recognition for “Top 3 in the Network” citations for

Engines Fuel Student’s Career Dreams, Spark Newsletter Subscriptions
At a young age, Gus Crawford was passionate about engines. He acquired his first farm tractor at age 7, a 1949 Ferguson T0-20 that features a 4-cylinder Continental engine, large