Reminder: Blood Drive on Monday at PTC! It's not too late to schedule an appointment.
Members of the IT eSports team at PTC participated in their first game last night. This could be the start of something big!
Congratulations PTC Students of the Month, Helen Vasquez and Kelci Hayes! Helen is in the Biotech program and Kelci is in the Practical Nursing program at PTC. #TrainingToSucceed (Photo Credit: IT Students, Brilyn Ochab & Gabe Rosalez)
April 3rd - Digital Photography Advanced - The intermediate/advanced course will delve into aspects of action photography, recognizing and controlling light, and fine tuning composition. Beginning photography is a prerequisite for intermediate/advanced. Details at: https://www.careertechweb.org/ptc/course/index.php?sesid=MzUzMjI%3D&campusid=NA%3D%3D&tid=MzQ4ODQ%3D&autobill=MQ%3D%3D&userid=MzEx
PTC welding students are learning to change wire and liners in the MIG machines. #TrainingToSucceed
March 28th - Advanced Drone Flight Training - In this course we will go deeper into the regulations, operation and skills of drone flight. Using an auto-pilot or autonomous mode will be covered. Learn to program and fly missions thru GPS coordinates. Safety will be paramount in this course. Details at: https://www.careertechweb.org/ptc/course/index.php?sesid=Mzk2ODQ%3D&campusid=NA%3D%3D&tid=MzkyMTE%3D&autobill=MQ%3D%3D&userid=NzM%3D
March 24th - Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers - This American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Course is for healthcare professionals who work in clinics, hospitals and emergency services. Details at: https://www.careertechweb.org/ptc/course/index.php?sesid=NDMxMDI%3D&campusid=NA%3D%3D&tid=NDI1NjI%3D&autobill=MQ%3D%3D&userid=Mjkx
Mark your Calendars! Blood Drive at PTC on March 27th.
March 21st - Excel Level I - Simplify your life by organizing your information and data by learning to use Excel spreadsheets and the features - formulas, functions, auto sum, sorting, and creating formulas. Details at: https://www.careertechweb.org/ptc/course/index.php?sesid=NDMxNTA%3D&campusid=NA%3D%3D&tid=NDI2MDg%3D&autobill=MQ%3D%3D&userid=Mjc0
March 21st - Basic Drone Flight Training - A basic entry level course to introduce the student to drones and the operation, regulations, and skills required for safely flying a drone. Details at: https://www.careertechweb.org/ptc/course/index.php?sesid=Mzk2OTA%3D&campusid=NA%3D%3D&tid=MzkyMTc%3D&autobill=MQ%3D%3D&userid=NzM%3D
Basic Fire students learning about Hazardous Materials Operations using proper protective gear. #TrainingToSucceed
Basic Fire students learning about Hazardous Materials Operations using proper protective gear. #TrainingToSucceed
LAST CHANCE! Testing and Deadlines for the Practical Nursing program are upon us! You still have a few days left to apply for the 2022-2023 Practical Nursing program. https://www.pontotoctech.edu/PracticalNursing
March 10th - Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers - This American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Course is for healthcare professionals who work in clinics, hospitals and emergency services. Details at: https://www.careertechweb.org/ptc/course/index.php?sesid=NDMxMDE%3D&campusid=NA%3D%3D&tid=NDI1NjE%3D&autobill=MQ%3D%3D&userid=Mjkx
Basic Fire students working on team building skills and learning the importance of good communication with the giant teeter-totter. A great day of training and fun. #TrainingToSucceed More about the High School EMT/Fire program at: https://www.pontotoctech.edu/o/ftp/page/emt-fire
March 7th - Digital Multimeter Training w/NC3 Certification - This course provides the basic understanding and training of a digital multimeter for use in troubleshooting electrical components. The Snap-On 525F and 575 clamp-on meters are used. Details at: https://www.careertechweb.org/ptc/course/index.php?sesid=Mzk2OTM%3D&campusid=NA%3D%3D&tid=MzkyMjA%3D&autobill=MQ%3D%3D&userid=NzM%3D
Congratulations to PTC Welding students for passing their state Welding Certifications.
3G Certifications: Preslea Anoatubby, Kiersten Carpenter, Brennen Riddle, Ty Burns, Matt Woods, Creede Booth, Taecyn Meeks, Fraysson Coody, Kendall McCarn
6G Certifications: Cameryn Martin, Gunner Brown
6G Combo Certifications: Slaten Scott, Francisco Sereno, Landon Hamrick
NOTICE: The window for applying for the 2022-2023 Practical Nurse program is closing. Required testing (TABE) also ends soon. If you’re going to apply, now is the time! https://www.pontotoctech.edu/PracticalNursing
Pontotoc Technology Center offers free computer skills classes for senior adults once a month on a Monday for up to three hours. Senior citizens may attend as often desired. It's a great way to socialize and increase your tech skills. Details at: https://www.careertechweb.org/ptc/course/index.php?sesid=NDE0NzI%3D&campusid=NA%3D%3D&tid=NDA5Nzg%3D&autobill=MA%3D%3D&userid=Mjc0
While our last several staff meetings were postponed (due to weather events), we were able to meet today and make up for lost time. Recognizing those who went above and beyond to support the mission at PTC these last few months, congratulations to our January, February, and March Employees of the Months! January - Welding Instructor, Steve Ake; February - Facilities Team Member, Cody Winters; and March - BIS Health Instructor, Lori Sweeney. Thank you all for all you do for PTC, our students, and the community!
