BEYOND THE BOOKS: EXPLORING CAREER TECH EDUCATION WITH KURT THOMAS

In this episode, we're excited to talk to Kurt Thomas, the superintendent of Chisholm Trail Technology Center! Kurt has an inspiring story—he was a Kingfisher local before taking on the role of superintendent of a vital, local career tech school. Kurt shares with us what he has learned about career tech education and all the amazing things currently going on at CTTC.

Kurt covers a vast array of career tech programs at CTTC: welding, nursing, IT, and much more! Kurt explains that career tech education offers students the chance to gain hands-on skills, earn industry certifications, and explore pathways into the workforce. We talk about the new building currently under construction at CTTC, and he also discusses his vision and plans of how we unlock the gateway of career tech season for the next generation of workforce.

If you're a student, parent, or just interested in education generally, this episode will give you a really good sense of how career tech education might introduce you to your next amazing opportunity!