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 […]
Hottest Job in the U.S.? Labor Bureau Says it’s Wind Energy Technician
Celebrations broke out from Afton to Altus on the day Oklahoma became a state. Vast resources accompanied the triumphal entry into the union 117 years ago. Oklahoma was the top […]
National Registered Apprenticeship Week: Labor Department Seeks More Employers to Provide Apprenticeships for Students
Each November for the past decade, officials at the U.S. Department of Labor have promoted National Apprenticeship Week (Nov. 17-23) to encourage employers to hire students for apprenticeships. Last year, […]
Businesses Finding Pipeline of Employees Through Registered Apprenticeships: Yukon’s Vacca Coffeehouse Among Participating Establishments
A growing number of area businesses are participating in a nationally recognized program to benefit students. Apprenticeships help ease the transition from school to a career by enabling students to […]
