News & Press Releases
![2023 Annual Dennis Portis III Memorial Golf Tournament]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695303792/metrotechedu/pvpbrs9zztn0prcpyfwt/2023-foundation-golfing.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695303792/metrotechedu/pvpbrs9zztn0prcpyfwt/2023-foundation-golfing.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695303792/metrotechedu/pvpbrs9zztn0prcpyfwt/2023-foundation-golfing.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1695303792/metrotechedu/pvpbrs9zztn0prcpyfwt/2023-foundation-golfing.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1695303792/metrotechedu/pvpbrs9zztn0prcpyfwt/2023-foundation-golfing.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1695303792/metrotechedu/pvpbrs9zztn0prcpyfwt/2023-foundation-golfing.jpg","width":2000}])
The 2023 Annual Dennis Portis III Memorial Golf Tournament at the Lincoln Park Golf-West Course raised more than $28,000 in funds for the Metro Tech Foundation and the Dr. Dennis L. Portis III Memorial Scholarship.
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Metro Tech officials are gearing up for the 5th Annual Women's Empowerment Symposium (WES), an event held to uplift, educate, celebrate and connect women from all walks of life.
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Two executives and a Board of Education member of Metro Technology Centers were recently selected as recipients of the Oklahoma Hispanic Institute's Top 40 Oklahoma Hispanic Leader Award.
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The Metro Cafe located within the District Center on Metro Tech’s Springlake Campus at 1900 Springlake Dr. Oklahoma City, 73111, is planning a grand re-opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for Thursday, September 7th from Noon to 2 p.m.
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Metro Technology Centers recently joined The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Alliance program. The partnership was made official in a signing event led by Metro Tech and the Oklahoma Department of Labor's (ODOL) OSHA Consultation Division.
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Metro Technology Centers now offers Virtual Instructor-Led (VILT) training programs for work-from-home and on-the-go professionals.
![Metro Tech Receives Top Accolades at 56th Annual OkACTE Summit Conference]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1690991859/metrotechedu/yzie79o6gpnyztxsfqhj/MetroTechReceivesTopAccoladesat56thAnnualOkACTESummitConference.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1690991859/metrotechedu/yzie79o6gpnyztxsfqhj/MetroTechReceivesTopAccoladesat56thAnnualOkACTESummitConference.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1690991859/metrotechedu/yzie79o6gpnyztxsfqhj/MetroTechReceivesTopAccoladesat56thAnnualOkACTESummitConference.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1690991859/metrotechedu/yzie79o6gpnyztxsfqhj/MetroTechReceivesTopAccoladesat56thAnnualOkACTESummitConference.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1690991859/metrotechedu/yzie79o6gpnyztxsfqhj/MetroTechReceivesTopAccoladesat56thAnnualOkACTESummitConference.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1690991859/metrotechedu/yzie79o6gpnyztxsfqhj/MetroTechReceivesTopAccoladesat56thAnnualOkACTESummitConference.png","width":1640}])
The Oklahoma Academic CareerTech Education (OkACTE) Summit Conference brings together over 4,000 professionals annually for development opportunities and recognition to those who have contributed to CareerTech education across Oklahoma.
![Metro Tech Unveils New Logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1690462585/metrotechedu/zai6i4ocenuolx35hrwt/MetroTechUnveilsNewLogo.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1690462585/metrotechedu/zai6i4ocenuolx35hrwt/MetroTechUnveilsNewLogo.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1690462585/metrotechedu/zai6i4ocenuolx35hrwt/MetroTechUnveilsNewLogo.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1690462585/metrotechedu/zai6i4ocenuolx35hrwt/MetroTechUnveilsNewLogo.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1690462585/metrotechedu/zai6i4ocenuolx35hrwt/MetroTechUnveilsNewLogo.png","width":1280}])
OKLAHOMA CITY – Metro Technology Centers has officially announced the launch of its new branding and logo, embodying a vision that represents the continuous growth of the District
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Metro Technology Centers has recently made changes to several members of its leadership team, effective July 1.
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Metro Technology Centers and the Oklahoma Department of Labor (ODOL) have signed an official alliance to establish a new and free online safety training program.
![Metro Tech Practical Nursing Students Place in Top Three at International Conference]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1689019912/metrotechedu/czthgdsebcfwbvtuug0n/MetroTechPracticalNursingStudentsPlaceinTopThreeatInternationalConference.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1689019912/metrotechedu/czthgdsebcfwbvtuug0n/MetroTechPracticalNursingStudentsPlaceinTopThreeatInternationalConference.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1689019912/metrotechedu/czthgdsebcfwbvtuug0n/MetroTechPracticalNursingStudentsPlaceinTopThreeatInternationalConference.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1689019912/metrotechedu/czthgdsebcfwbvtuug0n/MetroTechPracticalNursingStudentsPlaceinTopThreeatInternationalConference.jpg","width":1200}])
Three Practical Nursing students from Metro Technology Centers have brought home bronze medals from the HOSA – Future Healthcare Professionals International Leadership Conference in Dallas.
![Metro Technology Centers Hosts 16th Annual Aviation Career Education Academy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1687539303/metrotechedu/jk7r5bfyu1w6v6fwi9te/16th-Annual-Aviation-Career-Education-Academy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1687539303/metrotechedu/jk7r5bfyu1w6v6fwi9te/16th-Annual-Aviation-Career-Education-Academy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1687539303/metrotechedu/jk7r5bfyu1w6v6fwi9te/16th-Annual-Aviation-Career-Education-Academy.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1687539303/metrotechedu/jk7r5bfyu1w6v6fwi9te/16th-Annual-Aviation-Career-Education-Academy.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1687539303/metrotechedu/jk7r5bfyu1w6v6fwi9te/16th-Annual-Aviation-Career-Education-Academy.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1687539303/metrotechedu/jk7r5bfyu1w6v6fwi9te/16th-Annual-Aviation-Career-Education-Academy.jpg","width":2200}])
Over 50 metro-area middle school students recently attended the annual Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy to participate in a number of educational activities with airplanes, helicopters, drones, hot air balloons and more.
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More than 50 middle school students from around Oklahoma City spent their week at Metro Technology Centers for the 2023 Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) Camp.
![Metro Tech Wellness Center Offering “Family Fitness Saturdays” Through June and July]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1685475981/metrotechedu/q2cietj8j7cpoc9fjq6b/metrofit-family-fitness-news.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1685475981/metrotechedu/q2cietj8j7cpoc9fjq6b/metrofit-family-fitness-news.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1685475981/metrotechedu/q2cietj8j7cpoc9fjq6b/metrofit-family-fitness-news.jpg","width":800}])
The Metro Technology Centers Community Outreach and Wellness Center is launching a new and free program for families in Oklahoma City starting Saturday, June 3, 2023, and registration is now open.
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On Thursday, May 25, Sunbeam Family Services and Metro Technology Centers celebrated the official grand opening and ribbon cutting of the newly constructed Early Education Center at the Metro Tech South Bryant Campus.