EDUCATE. ENRICH LIVES. SECURE ECONOMIC FUTURES. meridiantech.edu
CAREER TRAINING MAJORS • High school students spend a half day at Meridian and a half day at their sending school • Tuition-free for district high school students • District adult students receive reduced tuition rate • Transportation provided • High schools give credits in computer science, math, science and electives for Meridian courses • Training for industry licensure and certification • Hands-on learning in every class
1 IN 5 ELIGIBLE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ATTENDS MERIDIAN
550 323
• • • • • •
NEARLY
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ADULT STUDENTS
Many self-paced programs Leadership development opportunities CareerTech student organizations Career advisement 13th year tuition waiver for returning district seniors Credit recovery
90
%
of students continue on to further education or employment
Each of the 23 full-time career training programs at Meridian is shaped by a Business and Education Council that provides input on the industry. This ensures graduates are prepared to enter the workforce and the curriculum meets industry standards.
Percent of council members who rated us excellent or above average:
99%
for Curriculum/ Instruction
97%
for Equipment/ Technology
93
1ST, 2ND OR 3RD PLACE WINS IN STATE SKILLS COMPETITIONS
8/10
23
hire Meridian Grads
full-time career training programs
20:1 95.7%
full-time teacher/ student ratio
for Quality of Graduate
CUSTOMIZED BUSINESS & INDUSTRY TRAINING
SHORT COURSES
• Computer training, health care training, industrial training, safety training, leadership and staff development training • Assistance with industry recruitment • Benefits include cost savings, greater efficiency, growth in employee skill level, increased productivity and increased sales
• Meridian offers nearly 100 short courses each semester on campus or in your community • Online courses start every six weeks • Educators can enroll in classes for half tuition
$50,215
223 BUSINESSES SERVED IN 13,259 ENROLLMENTS BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
AVERAGE SALARY
Average salary when new jobs are created through entrepreneurs in the Center for Business Development
CUSTOMIZED CLASSES
ENTREPRENEUR SERVICES • Business consulting and coaching • Residential and virtual incubation for startup businesses • Networking and educational events
14
RESIDENTIAL TENANTS
in the Center for Business Development
406
SHORT COURSES OFFERED
All numbers are from the 2014 - 2015 fiscal year.
STUDENTS SPEAK OUT 98.33 %
97.21 %
98.32 %
SAID THEIR MERIDIAN PROGRAM
EXPRESSED CONFIDENCE
WOULD RECOMMEND
was the best avenue to prepare them for the next step in college or career readiness.
that their program adequately prepared them for their future career or academic plans.
their program to other students.
2016 Oklahoma Association of Career and Technology Education and National ACTE honorees
JUSTIN NISBITT
DUSTIN HICKS
SUE DEARINGER
Precision Metal Fabrication Instructor Practical Nursing Instructor Evening Cosmetology Instructor and Simulation Specialist ACTE Region IV Postsecondary Teacher of the Year, New Teacher of the Year Postsecondary Teacher of the Year Trade and Industry Division
HEATHER BLACK
STEPHANIE HARA
Pharmacy Technician Instructor Teacher of the Year, Health Science Education Division
Biomedical Sciences Instructor Teacher of the Year, Health Science Education Division
1312 S. Sangre Road | Stillwater, OK 74074 | 405.377.3333 | Toll Free: 800.607.2509 Meridian Technology Center will not discriminate in its programs, services, activities or employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender expression or identity, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, or genetic information in its programs, services, activities and employment.