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Commencement

Gordon Cooper Technology Center graduation ceremonies begin at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 23 at the Expo Center people building.

Space flight anniversary

GCTC staff and students are remembering the legacy of Mercury astronaut and Shawnee area native Col. L. Gordon Cooper. Fifty years ago on May 15, 1963 Cooper was launched into space and into history.

Hall of Fame induction ceremony

A Gordon Cooper Technology Center Education Foundation Hall of Fame induction ceremony is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, May 16 at the seminar center. The public is invited.

Medals earned

Gordon Cooper Technology Center competing in the recent state SkillsUSA competition n Tulsa left with eight gold medals, eight silver medals, and five bronze medals.

The Gordon Cooper Technology Center Pre-Engineering Academy FIRST Robotics Team 2341 competed in the FIRST Robotics World Championship round in St. Louis. Our “Green Beast” robot finished 21st in the Galileo Division.

SkillsUSA state contest

Gordon Cooper Technology Center students in competition for state SkillsUSA honors in Tulsa April 21-23 left with eight gold medals, eight silver medals, and five bronze medals. Congratulations!

Robotics team advances, wins awards

Team 2341 took the “Green Beast” robot to the Oklahoma City regional competition at the Cox Convention Center recently and emerged as a finalist qualified for the FIRST Championship competition in St. Louis later this month. This is the third year the team has qualified for the international championship round.

Family Promise project

Student members of the Gordon Cooper Technology Center chapter of SkillsUSA along with Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts were busy Saturday working on a community service project for Family Promise.

FIRST Robotics team on to championships

Sprockets 2341 won the Engineering Inspiration Award (which includes a paid registration to the Championship), a Hard Hat Safety Award and was a finalist in the robotics competition. The students also received $10000 in scholarship money to the Oklahoma State University College of Engineering for being in the final rounds of the robotics competition. Preston Warden was named one of only two Dean's List Finalists.

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At Gordon Cooper Technology Center, make the most of your high school experience by doing something you enjoy!

Three GCTC winners!

Practical Nursing student Daniel Moore of Tecumseh; Electrical Careers student Sage Space of Wellston High School and Carpentry/Masonry Trades student Nekia Sanders of Chandler have been selected as winners of the state Breaking Traditions Award. Congratulations!

Eco-marathon entry

Students in the Gordon Cooper Technology Center Precision Machining class are almost ready to test their entry for the Shell Eco-marathon competition in Houston next month.

Award Winners Announced

Electrical Careers student Sage Space of Wellston High School and Carpentry/Masonry Trades student Nekia Sanders of Chandler have been selected as winners of the state Breaking Traditions Award. Congratulations!

Job interview tips offered

National Technical Honor Society keynote speaker Ray Waite, Human Resources Analyst for EATON, gave students pointers for job-hunting success during an NTHS induction ceremony recently.

Upcoming classes

Fill Your Basket 3/12
Herbs and Weeds Are Good For You 3/12
Cookies & Pastries 3/14
Captivating Cupcakes 3/14

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Making a Difference

The unmistakable cadence of a helicopter rotor growing louder on approach usually meant another wounded U.S. soldier was in immediate need of emergency medical care.

Look Forward to School!

Make the most of your high school experience by doing something you enjoy!

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Apply Now!

High school students can contact the GCTC Student Services office to apply for enrollment in full-term career pathways that begin in August.

Upcoming classes

Check out these upcoming short-term evening classes.

Apply Now!

High school students can follow this link to apply online for fall enrollment.

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High School students can follow this link to apply for enrollment for full-term classes beginning in August.

Greener Pastures Academy

The Ag Business Management program at Gordon Cooper Technology Center is offering a new program this spring. The Greener Pastures Academy will focus on farming and ranching basics and will cover topics like animal health, pasture management, livestock feeding, and marketing.

Apply Online

High school students follow this link to apply for enrollment online for full-term classes beginning in August.

Invest in Yourself!

Resolve to invest in yourself in 2013 by upgrading your skill set.

Watch the mail!

The new Spring 2013 GCTC course catalogs are in the mail.

Apply for enrollment online!

High school students follow this link to apply for fall 2013 enrollment.

Parent Night

Prospective high school students and their parents visited GCTC for Parent Night held Thursday evening at all three GCTC campuses.

APPLY FOR ENROLLMENT ON-LINE!

High school students can follow this link to fill out an application for enrollment online.

Aviation Maintenance

Adult students interested in enrolling in Aviation Maintenance classes beginning in February must complete required testing by Dec. 20.

Enjoy school!

At Gordon Cooper Technology Center, make the most of your high school experience by doing something you enjoy!

Learn from experts!

Learn from experts! Get connected with experienced and qualified instructors to acquire technical and academic skills needed for high-demand careers! Enrollment is going on right now!

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8th grade expo

Gordon Cooper Technology Center hosted an 8th grade Expo Friday, Nov. 16.

Service and Sacrifice

The service and sacrifice of veterans calls each of us to be faithful stewards of the blessings of freedom, GCTC Veterans Day speaker Col. Martin Hertz told students Friday.

Welcome sophomores!

Gordon Cooper Technology Center welcomes sophomores from across the area Tuesday and Wednesday to showcase career pathways opportunities.

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Gordon Cooper Classic Run held

The Gordon Cooper Classic Run at the GCTC Aviation campus at Shawnee Airport was a great success!

SkillsUSA conference

GCTC was pleased to host the South Central Oklahoma SkillsUSA Leadership Conference Thursday.

Gordon Cooper Classic Run

Register now for the inaugural Gordon Cooper Classic Run on Saturday, Nov. 3 at the GCTC Aviation campus at Shawnee Airport. It's a 5k, 10K, or 1-mile run/walk to raise money for the GCTC Foundation to help needy students stay in school. Follow this link to register!

Sophomore visits slated

Sophomore and Pre Engineering Academy partner school visits are scheduled through the end of October. Look for us in your school!

Gordon Cooper Classic Run

Register now for the inaugural Gordon Cooper Classic Run on Saturday, Nov. 3 at the GCTC Aviation campus at Shawnee Airport.

Partner School visits

· Sophomore and Pre Engineering Academy partner school visits will be starting on October 15th –October 26th. Look for us in your school!!!
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Paramedic graduation set

The 2011-12 GCTC Paramedic graduation ceremony is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4 at the GCTC main campus dining room.

Evening nursing classes

The enrollment period for the Gordon Cooper Technology Center division of Practical Nursing is open now through mid-November for the part-time evening option.

Gordon Cooper Classic Run

Register now for the inaugural Gordon Cooper Classic Run on Saturday, Nov. 3 at the GCTC Aviation campus at Shawnee Airport.

Newsletter

This week's edition of the Pathfinder includes information about a STEM Region business partners luncheon.

Pathfinder newsletter

This week's edition includes stories about the GCTC Heat and Air Program adding in-depth ground-source heat pump curriculum and the GCTC online learning consortium.

Gordon Cooper Classic Run

Register now for the inaugural Gordon Cooper Classic Run on Saturday, Nov. 3 at the GCTC Aviation campus at Shawnee Airport. It's a 5k, 10, or 1-mile run/walk to raise money for the GCTC Foundation to help needy students stay in school. Follow this link to register!

Early Care Center openings

The Gordon Cooper Technology Center 3-Star Early Care and Education children's center has openings for 3 and 4-year-old children.

Gordon Cooper Classic Run set

Register now for the inaugural Gordon Cooper Classic Run on Saturday, Nov. 3 at the GCTC Aviation campus at Shawnee Airport. It's a 5k, 10, or 1-mile run/walk to raise money for the GCTC Foundation to help needy students stay in school. Follow this link to register!

Childcare Openings

The Gordon Cooper Technology Center 3-Star Early Care and Education children's center has openings for 3 and 4-year-old children.

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Classes slated

Check out these short-term classes coming up at GCTC.
Basic Automotive Upkeep 9/5
CMA Continuing Ed 9/8

Evening classes planned

Check out these short-term classes coming up at GCTC.
Basic Automotive Upkeep 9/5
CMA Continuing Ed 9/8

Gold Star School Award

A state Gold Star School Award was presented to Gordon Cooper Technology Center during the annual CareerTech summer conference in Oklahoma City Aug. 2.

School is under way!

GCTC full-time classes began Friday, Aug. 10. Enrollment for fall short-term evening classes for adults began July 16.

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Get Connected!

Get connected at Gordon Cooper Technology Center! Meet students with similar goals, interests and talents in a friendly environment.

First day of school

GCTC full-time classes begin Friday, Aug. 10. Enrollment for fall short-term evening classes for adults began July 16.

School starts Aug.10

The first day for GCTC full-time classes is Friday, Aug. 10. Enrollment for fall short-term evening classes for adults begins July 16.

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At Gordon Cooper Technology Center, learn from experts. Connect with experienced and qualified instructors.

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Nursing graduation

Commencement exercises for the full-time practical nursing class were held Thursday, June 28 at the Bruton Seminar Center.

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Carpentry, Electrical Awards earned

Buford White, President and CEO of White’s Ace Building Center recently presented the 23rd annual Golden Hammer Award to the top Gordon Cooper Technology Center carpentry student, Leah Holloway, home school student from Chandler. Also, Gordon Cooper Technology Center Electrical Careers instructor Darrell Frerichs presented the Electrical Careers Technology Achievement Award to Wellston High School senior Sage Space during a recent GCTC awards assembly.

Experience is Everything

At GCTC, connect to a safe, fun, and caring environment where you are encouraged to succeed as a professional.

GC staffers honored

Gordon Cooper Technology Center staff members were honored during a recent employee recognition luncheon

Look Forward to School

At Gordon Cooper Technology Center, make the most of your high school experience by doing something you enjoy!

Experience is Everything!

At GCTC, connect to a safe, fun, and caring environment where you are encouraged to succeed as a professional.

Graduation held

Graduation ceremonies for Gordon Cooper Technology Center were held Friday, May 18 in the people building at the Expo Center.

Hall of Fame ceremony held

This edition of the GCTC newsletter Pathfinder features Thursday evening's GCTC Hall of Fame induction ceremony and the art festival hosted by the school.

Share Your World Through Art

The creativity and talent of GCTC students was evident during the Share Your World Through Art festival and competition here Wednesday.

Hall of Fame ceremony set

A ceremony to induct two new members to the Hall of Fame is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, May 10 at the GCTC seminar center. The ceremony is open to the public.

Art Festival set

The 'Share Your World Through Art' festival and competition is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 9 here at Gordon Cooper Technology Center.

Dinner with the Teacher

Thank you incoming new students and families for joining us for the first Dinner with the Teacher event.

Contest winners

Gordon Cooper Technology Center students are having a great year in state skills competitions.

Enroll Now!

High school students follow this link to enroll now!

Robotics team qualifies for nationals

At the recent Oklahoma FIRST Regional in Oklahoma City, the GCTC/Macomb High School FIRST Team 2341 won the Engineering Inspiration Award and qualified to advance to St. Louis at the end of April for the FIRST CHAMPIONSHIP.

Enroll Now!

High School students can follow this link to enroll now!

Get Your Career Off The Ground!

Adults interested in taking Aviation Maintenance classes may apply now through the end of April for classes that begin in August. Enrollment slots are filling fast.

FIRST Robotics team advances to nationals

The Gordon Cooper Technology Center/Macomb High School FIRST Robotics won several awards during regional competition last weekend and advanced to the national level competition slated later this month.

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High School students follow this link to enroll NOW!

Accelerate Your Career!

Enrollment slots are available now for adults interested in training to become a diesel mechanics technician. Classes begin in April.

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High school students follow this link to enroll now!

Enroll Now!

High School students follow this link to enroll now!

LPN applications being accepted

The enrollment period for the Gordon Cooper Technology Center division of Practical Nursing is now open for the full-time option.

Enroll now for adult diesel tech

Enrollment slots are available now for adults interested in training to become a diesel mechanics technician. Classes begin in April.

Enroll Now!

High School students follow this link to enroll now!

Enroll Now!

High school students follow this link to enroll online.

Accelerate your career!

Enrollment slots are available now for adults interested in training to become a diesel mechanics technician. Classes begin in April.

Career Fair Today

Employers are connecting with students looking for jobs today during the annual GCTC career fair.

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High School students please follow this link to enroll now!

Evening classes slated

Check out these evening community classes that start in early March!

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High School students follow this link to enroll online!

Check out these classes!

Check out these upcoming evening short-term classes.

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High school students follow this link to enroll now!

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OSSM open house set

Is the Oklahoma School of Science and Math Regional Center here at GCTC right for you? You are invited to OSSM open house 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2 at the main campus seminar center.

Enroll now!

High School students follow this link to enroll online now!

Enroll Now!

High School students - Follow this link to enroll online now!

OSSM open house set

Is the Oklahoma School of Science and Math Regional Center here at GCTC right for you? You are invited to OSSM open house 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2 at the main campus seminar center.

Spring catalogs in the mail

Keep an eye on the mailbox for the GCTC Spring 2012 course catalog.

Learn from Experts!

Learn from experts! Connect with experienced and qualified instructors.

Experience is Everything!

Experience is Everything! Connect to a safe, fun, and caring environment.

Experience GCTC!

Experience is Everything!
Connect to a safe, fun, and caring environment at Gordon Cooper Technology Center.

Warm coats donated

The GCTC Practical Nursing chapter of HOSA collected warm coats, gloves, and scarves for the Coats for Kids Ministry.

Students help those in need

Gordon Cooper Technology Center students went all out to collect canned food for people in need this holiday season.

Showcase success!

Gordon Cooper Technology Center welcomed area sophomores Tuesday and Wednesday for a Showcase of career training opportunities.

GCTC students help others

Gordon Cooper Technology Center students went all out to collect canned food for people in need this holiday season.

Sailor's bravery honored

Somewhere off the coast of Cambodia last month, a U.S. Navy helicopter deck crew prepared for a night landing when something went terribly wrong.

Classes start soon

Check out these evening classes that start soon!
Excel III 11/29
Special Education Paraprofessional Training 11/29
CMA Advanced Training II 12/1
Christmas Cooking Creations Ages 10+ 12/3

Surplus auction

Gordon Cooper Technology Center is planning a public auction of school items deemed surplus ranging from office equipment, construction equipment, building materials, to machine tools. The auction is planned for Saturday, Nov. 12 at the main campus.

Upcoming evening classes

Check out these evening classes that start soon!
Excel III 11/29
Special Education Paraprofessional Training 11/29
CMA Advanced Training II 12/1
Christmas Cooking Creations Ages 10+ 12/3

Pesticide disposal day planned

Farmers and ranchers who have old or unwanted pesticides will soon be able to safely dispose of them, with no questions asked. The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry will hold an Unwanted Pesticide Collection event at the Pontotoc County Fair Grounds in Ada on November 15.

Auction planned

Gordon Cooper Technology Center is planning a public auction of school items deemed surplus ranging from office equipment, construction equipment, building materials, to machine tools. The auction is planned for Saturday, Nov. 12 at the main campus.

Check out these evening classes

Check out these evening classes starting soon.
Oil Painting Fundamentals 10/24
Beyond the Basics of Automotive Upkeep 10/26

GCTC to auction surplus items

Gordon Cooper Technology Center is planning a public auction of school items deemed surplus ranging from office equipment, construction equipment, building materials, to machine tools. The auction is planned for Saturday, Nov. 12 at the main campus.

Develop skills for today's jobs

At Gordon Cooper Technology Center, be ready to excel!

Classes start soon

Several evening classes are starting soon at GCTC. Classes involve sign language, PowerPoint II, sewing, and ADD, ADHD, Autism & Asperger's Syndrome.

Diesel class taking applications now

Gordon Cooper Technology Center is now taking applications for Professional Diesel Technology classes set to begin in December.

Win OU-Texas tickets!

Oklahoma CareerTech is sponsoring a drawing for free tickets to the OU versus Texas Red River Rivalry football game. Take a short survey at www.okacte.org to enter!

Apply now for diesel tech training

Gordon Cooper Technology Center is now taking applications for Professional Diesel Technology classes set to begin in December.

Win OU-Texas tickets

Oklahoma CareerTech is sponsoring a drawing for free tickets to the OU versus Texas Red River Rivalry football game. Take a short survey at www.okacte.org to enter!

New online consortium benefits students

A new online education consortium gives area students more pathways to success.

Win OU v Texas tickets!

Oklahoma CareerTech is sponsoring a drawing for free tickets to the OU versus Texas Red River Rivalry football game. Take a short survey at www.okacte.org to enter!

Reach your goals!

At Gordon Cooper Technology Center you can reach your goals!

Be ready to excel!

At Gordon Cooper Technology Center, be ready to excel!

Get involved and make friends!

At Gordon Cooper Technology Center get involved and make new friends! Participate in student organizations and national competitions.

First day goes smoothly

The first day for full-term classes went smoothly Thursday, Aug. 11. Students enjoyed a balloon relay during orientation sessions. Administrators served up free popcorn for students during break times. Students also enjoyed UTube videos shown on monitors in the break area.

Learn from Experts!

Get connected with experienced and qualified instructors to acquire technical and academic skills needed for high-demand careers! Enrollment is going on right now!

Course catalogs mailed

The new Fall 2011 GCTC course catalogs are in the mail! Watch for yours!

Create Connections!

At Gordon Cooper Technology Center create connections that last!

Put your education to work!

At Gordon Cooper Technology Center use real-world, hands-on experiences that launch you to an exciting career and lifestyle.

Nursing graduation held

The GCTC Practical Nursing capping and pinning ceremony was held July 6 in the seminar center.

Get connected at GCTC !

Get connected at Gordon Cooper Technology Center! Meet students with similar goals, interests and talents in a friendly environment.

Put Your Education to Work!

At Gordon Cooper Technology Center use real-world, hands-on experiences that launch you to an exciting career and lifestyle.

It's a Jungle Out There

GCTC is hosting a Career Safari Summer Camp June 7-10 for ages 11-14. The camp runs from 8:15 a.m. to noon each day. Courses are offered at both the main campus in Shawnee and at the Seminole Campus.

Evening classes canceled

Gordon Cooper Technology Center classes are canceled for the evening of Tuesday, May 24, due to potential for severe weather. Evening classes are canceled at both Shawnee and Seminole campuses.

It's a Jungle Out There!

GCTC is hosting a Career Safari Summer Camp June 7-10 for ages 11-14.

GCTC graduation slated

Graduation exercises for GCTC are set for 1 p.m. Thursday, May 19 at the Expo Center people building.

Hargrove inducted to Hall of Fame

Retired educator and former GCTC board member Jackie Hargrove of Prague was inducted into the GCTC Hall of Fame Thursday evening. See more in this week's Pathfinder newsletter.

Hargrove to be honored

Prague resident Jackie Hargrove has been an outspoken advocate for Gordon Cooper Technology Center and CareerTech education throughout her career. She will be inducted into the GCTC Hall of Fame at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 12 in a free ceremony and reception.

For more information about Gordon Cooper Technology Center and past new, contact Tracy Farley at (405) 273-7493 ext 2313.