Though Oklahoma's CareerTech center campuses are closed, educators and administrators are working to resume classwork remotely on April 6, alongside the state's K-12 schools. They provide education in areas like welding, nursing and cosmetology.
During a meeting Thursday, the board that oversees career and technology education discussed other ways the CareerTech centers can help with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Marcie Mack, the state’s director of Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, said if there is an emergency need for training from business and industry leaders, local technology centers stand ready to help.
"The technology center will work to provide creative and innovative ways to make sure they're meeting their workforce needs," said Mack.
She said that educators are working closely with licensing boards to make sure that virtual education won't slow students from getting licenses or credentials.
