Central Tech News

Central Tech Breaks Ground on Expansion at Sapulpa Campus

August 7th, 2025

“This project is about access, access to education, access to training, and ultimately, access to life-changing career opportunities,” said Kent Burris, superintendent of Central Tech.

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Explorer students put on healthcare PPE

A Strong Start - Mannford and Ripley Reflect on One Year of Central Tech's Explorer Program

August 1st, 2025

"Students started coming home saying things like, ‘I loved photography!’ or ‘Health was gross!’ and that kind of thinking is exactly what we want. They're connecting school to real life.” 

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woman driving semi truck at central tech truck driver training

Truck Driver Shortage Spurs Demand for Central Tech Training

July 24th, 2025

“We don’t just teach people how to pass the CDL exam,” said Thorpe. “We train them to become professional drivers who are safe, skilled, and ready to go to work.

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Divided into groups, students visited different stations in the cosmetology lab.

Central Tech Empowers Students Through BEST STEP Program

June 16th, 2025

The week kicked off with a fun and informative orientation. During the BEST week, students explored career paths and job search strategies, practiced workplace and social skills, learned about life after high school, and connected with peers and mentors while building confidence, independence, and teamwork abilities. 

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