Workforce and Economic Development Center - Great Plains Technology Center

09/14/2026

09/10/2026

We have room for more students in our Forklift Operator Training class on September 25, 2026. Learn OSHA 1910.178 non-job-specific requirements, forklift classes/types, stability & capacity, plus hands-on training on a sit-down counterbalance forklift. Class location is Building 600, Room 656. Cost is $49. Enroll online at https://buff.ly/p4txiyK

09/09/2026

Join our team and be part of something great.

GP Tech is searching for a Director of Marketing & Communications!

The Director of Marketing and Communications serves as the chief communications and marketing officer for Great Plains Technology Center and provides strategic leadership for the organization's marketing, communications, public relations, branding, media relations, digital presence, enrollment marketing, and community engagement efforts.

Interested applicants should apply online at link in comments.

09/08/2026

Tomorrow (9/9) we will learn about how to Maximize Your Social Media Footprint! Join us from 1-3pm at 1601 SW Park Ridge Blvd in Lawton. This class is FREE and open to the public!

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/344aby6/lp/25cfda99-88f3-44db-8830-db98217d5a1c

FREE and Open to the Public!

🚀 Ready to take your business’s online presence to the next level?
Join us for Maximizing Your Social Media Footprint with special guest instructor Blake Ratcliff!
Blake is the creator and owner of the massively popular Visit the Wichita Mountains Fort Sill page—which has grown to over 56,000 followers! He’ll be sharing the real-world strategies and organic growth tactics he used to build an active, highly engaged community online.
Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to level up your current channels, you'll learn how to:
• 💡 Craft content that actually gets seen and shared
• 🎯 Connect with your target audience and build a loyal customer base
• 📈 Develop a simple, sustainable strategy that drives real results
Don't miss this opportunity to learn directly from someone who has done it!
🎟️ Seats are limited—reserve yours today! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/344aby6/lp/25cfda99-88f3-44db-8830-db98217d5a1c

09/04/2026

📣 GPTC is closing early today.

We will close at 3:05 pm today. We will reopen for business on Tuesday, September 8 at 8:00 am.

09/04/2026

💪🏽September is Workforce Development Month💪🏽

From short-term career training and industry certifications to customized business training, we work alongside individuals, employers, and community partners to strengthen Southwest Oklahoma’s workforce.

We have a full team of experts ready to serve your training needs.
🫱🏽‍🫲🏼Connect with us:
📱Contact our WED department at 580-250-5550. 🌐 Visit www.greatplains.edu to see our customizable training menu

September is Workforce Development Month, a time to recognize the organizations, educators, employers, and partners working together to strengthen Oklahoma's workforce.

CareerTech prepares students, supports adult learners, partners with businesses, and develops the skilled workforce Oklahoma's economy depends on.

In FY25, CareerTech served 517,752 Oklahomans, partnered with 10,604 businesses, and students earned 34,771 industry-recognized certifications, creating opportunities that benefit individuals, employers, and communities across the state.

Learn how CareerTech strengthens Oklahoma's workforce: https://poweredbyokcareertech.com/legislative/

09/03/2026

See you on Tuesday.

GP Tech will be closed Monday, September 7th for Labor Day. Wishing all our students, staff, and families a safe holiday weekend!

09/01/2026

📣 Just 10 days until the start of OSHA 10 General Industry Training @ GPTC!

Our OSHA 10-Hour General Industry class provides essential safety training for entry-level workers in manufacturing, warehousing, healthcare, and retail. While federally voluntary, some employers and certain states or localities may require it for hiring or job-site access. Students will receive an OSHA-10 completion card after training.

Core topics include:
- Introduction to OSHA: worker rights, employer duties, and filing complaints
- Walking and working surfaces: preventing slips, trips, and falls
- Exit routes, emergency action plans, and fire protection
- Electrical safety: identifying and controlling hazards
- PPE: selecting and using head, face, hand, and foot protection
- Hazard Communication: reading chemical labels and Safety Data Sheets

Class: Sept 11, 5–9 PM and Sept 12, 8 AM–3 PM. Cost: $95. Enroll: https://buff.ly/IxL4AUb

08/28/2026

Come join our team!

We're hiring at GP Tech! The evening Workforce & Economic Development (WED) Secretary provides comprehensive administrative and operational support for WED programs during evening hours. This position ensures the accuracy of student enrollment records, prepares instructional materials for adjunct instructors, maintains course documentation, coordinates communication among departments, and supports the successful delivery of workforce training programs.

Apply online by September 17th. Link in comments below.