CareerTech Conversations

CareerTech Conversations


Latest Episodes

Episode 5 – “Lights, Camera, Careers” with Justin Siler
September 26, 2023

With the proliferation of movies and TV series, studios are turning from Hollywood to the heartland. This means filming in different locations and using a different workforce. - We speak with Justin S

Episode 4 – “All The Trades, Under One Roof” with John Day
May 24, 2023

From welding to carpentry, from plumbing to electrical work, trade and industrial education is one of the most diverse divisions at Oklahoma CareerTech. - Until recently, that division was led by John

Episode 3 – “Meet The New Boss” with Brent Haken
April 12, 2023

With the state legislature and budget negotiations in full swing, the beginning of the year is always a busy time for CareerTech. This time, however, those challenges are being met with a new person a

Episode 2 – “Helping Small Business Grow” with Carter Merkle
October 06, 2022

Have you started a small business? Do you know someone who has? - The challenges of starting out from scratch are well known, but what you may not know is that CareerTech has resources to help make gr

Episode 1 – “A Time Of Transition” with Dr. Lee Denney
August 24, 2022

How do you lead in a time of transition? - CareerTech's Interim State Director Dr. Lee Denney sat down with Russell Ray to tell us about her unique role at the agency. - She also shares her thoughts

Introducing CareerTech Conversations
August 10, 2022

CareerTech Horizon is becoming CareerTech Conversations! - We will still be bringing you the amazing stories from people within Oklahoma's CareerTech System, but with a slightly different approach, as

CareerTech Horizon 2-2: “Here’s the Beef”
April 09, 2021

Do you remember last year when meat was difficult to find? - When the lockdowns went into effect, and major meat producers had to scale back production in the fight against COVID-19, many Oklahomans sought out local sources of meat. However,

CareerTech Horizon 2-1: “Challenges and Opportunities” in Agriculture
February 03, 2021

Have you ever thought about where your food comes from? Have you thought about the processes and the people involved with getting it to your plate? - In our Season 2 premiere, CareerTech Horizon takes a dive into Oklahoma agriculture,

TRAILER — CTH 2-1: “Challenges and Opportunities”
January 29, 2021

Head over to our Facebook or Twitter to see the video version of this trailer! In the lead-up to CareerTech Horizon's Season 2 debut, producer Blane Singletary takes you behind the scenes, onto the set of the show,

CareerTech Horizon 1-10: “Showing You Care”
December 17, 2020

2020 has been called a lot of things, and most of them arent very nice. But at least one positive situation has emerged from this challenging year a profound appreciation of our frontline health ca