Members of Meridian Technology Center’s SkillsUSA Team Works teams have a few more tools to work with thanks to Stanley Black & Decker. Justin Schumacher, account manager for Stanley Black & Decker, recently visited students in the construction trades programs at Meridian Technology Center and presented winners of the Oklahoma SkillsUSA Team Works contest with […]

For students attending Meridian Technology Center this year hasn’t just been about what they get from coming to class. It’s also been about what they give. As part of the school’s Citizenship-Ready endorsement, students at Meridian have an opportunity to be recognized for their contributions to the community. During the 2016-2017 school year, 96 students […]

The Journal Record honored the Meridian Technology Center for Business Development (CBD) for its service to clients by naming it the Incubator of the Year during the recent Small Business Awards Luncheon. Dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs through networking, education, consulting and business incubation services, the CBD provides assistance in various areas such as marketing, product […]

There’s something rewarding about spending time on a woodworking project. Seeing the transformation from raw materials to a finished product can give you a feeling of pride and accomplishment. Whether you’re taking on your first project or tackling your 10th, this edition of TRIO focuses on what you need to do before you decide to […]

“Sacred cows” exist and are revered in every workplace – they are the conventional wisdom concepts that tell you to try your best,work well with others and produce excellent work. But these cherished nuggets of advice, in practice, have a dark side that can lead to unintended consequences. During the May 18 Business for Breakfast event […]

First place state skills contest winners from Meridian Technology Center are getting ready to go from the classroom to the convention hall as they head for national competitions in the upcoming months. Full-time adult and high school students attending Meridian are able to join one of several student organizations related to their field of study: […]

Workplace accountability can be a difficult topic for managers to tackle. Employees who lack accountability have the potential to negatively impact a project, a department and even an organization. What do you do when an employee isn’t living up to his or her potential? Being clear might be the key. This edition of TRIO offers […]