Caddo Kiowa Technology Center conserves energy each year by participating in the Public Service of Oklahoma‘s Peak Performers program. Peak Performers work with PSO to voluntarily reduce their energy use during times of high demand. PSO has more than 230 businesses, schools, churches and cities statewide participating in the Peak Performers program.

Facility and Maintenance Director David Darnell reported that CKTC established a baseline for utility costs in FY2016, and has saved well over $30,000 to date. For its commitment to the energy program, David Darnell and Jamie Pittman, Facility and Maintenance Administrative Assistant recently accepted an $8,514.49 rebate for the center.

Darnell said a crucial part of CKTC’s success is the diligence of the staff and everyone doing their part.

“One of the key factors in our energy-saving efforts is that we shut off our air conditioners during high energy times,” said David Darnell. “After we get a peak notification from PSO, we set our units to turn off during that time.”

Darnell also reported that staff works diligently to make sure lights in unused meeting areas and offices are turned off. Another area of concentration is saving energy by making sure things like appliances and non-essential office equipment are also unplugged. With 13 buildings, an active business and seminar center and 14 programs with shops up and running, these efforts prove critical in saving energy and costs.

The amount each business gets back is based on the average kilowatts saved over all the peak events. This year CKTC received $1,000 more than last year.

The rebate, along with money saved by being more energy-efficient, goes into CKTC’s general fund. Staff and administrators are looking into more practices to continue improving their services to the district.

For over half a century, CKTC has provided career training, business and industry services and leadership programs to a rural district in southwest Oklahoma. Opportunities at CKTC range from business and health to science and transportation trades. Additionally, CKTC offers customized workplace training and short-term training. More information about CKTC is available online at www.mycktc.com or by calling 405.643.5511. CKTC is a proud member of the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, which provides leadership and resources and assures standards of excellence for a comprehensive statewide system of career and technology education. The system offers programs and services in 29 technology center districts.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Occupational Therapy Assistant students at CKTC help with Special Olympics

Occupational Therapy Assistant students at Caddo Kiowa Technology Center helped at the Special Olympics this month. This is one of many activities in which students participate during their training.

On the front row are OTA Students Hannah Fountain (Burkburnett, TX), Jessica Ferrell (Cherokee), Corin Miller (Mountain View), Stephanie Martin (Lawton), Bethaney Whitson (Weatherford), Keshia Dunkin (Chickasha), Shanna Lamle (Fairview), Kaylie Hendrix (Sayre) and Rainye Coats (Hinton).

Occupational Therapy Assistant students on the back row are Hailey Parker (Enid), Madison Malcolm (Stillwater), Makenzie Lovett (Chattanooga), Christina Meyer (Enid), Bryanna Smith (Weatherford), Madeline Jacobi (Sterling) and LaTara Blankenship (Watonga).

The Associate in Applied Science degree with Occupational Therapy Assistant Specialization is offered through Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford campus. General Education and Technical Support courses for the program are conducted at SWOSU at Weatherford or Sayre. The OTA Specialty courses are held on the campus at Caddo Kiowa Technology Center in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma.

The total number of graduates from the CKTC/SWOSU Occupational Therapy Assistant Program during a 3-year period of 2016 – 2018 was 39 with an overall graduation rate of 87.5%.

Anyone interested in the program is encouraged to attend the OTA Open House on February 26 from 6 to 8 pm or on March 11 from 10 am to 1 pm at Caddo Kiowa Tech Center in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma. Prospective students can meet the faculty, tour the facility and learn more about the program. Anyone who would like to attend needs to contact Program Director “>Malissia Guthrie at 405 643 3213.

For over half a century, CKTC has provided career training, business and industry services and leadership programs to a rural district in southwest Oklahoma. Opportunities at CKTC range from business and health to science and transportation trades. Additionally, CKTC offers customized workplace training and short-term training. More information about CKTC is available online at www.mycktc.com or by calling 405.643.5511. CKTC is a proud member of the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, which provides leadership and resources and assures standards of excellence for a comprehensive statewide system of career and technology education. The system offers programs and services in 29 technology center districts.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.