I still remember my first time in a hammock. I climbed onto the rope net at my neighbor’s house and quickly realized I had better hang on tight — this was not going to be the escape to paradise I thought it would be. After some uncomfortable minutes I gave up and waited for my […]

School may have not been in session, but this summer was still an exciting time for Meridian Technology Center students. Five Digital Media students took home prizes at state and national competitions. High school senior and MTC second-year graphic design student Braydon Lettkeman won second place in the Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation 2018 […]

Difficult conversations are an inevitable part of leadership. How should you prepare for this kind of discussion? How do you find the right words in the moment? And how can you manage the exchange so that it goes as smoothly as possible? On September 11, as part of the ongoing HR Matters series co-sponsored by […]

The best supervisors and managers are clear-minded, performance-driven and people-oriented. Today’s supervisors must be able to effectively assess their work situations, understand and communicate with all employees, and determine the most appropriate responses to get the job done on time, within budget and up to standard. On September 10, join Bonnie Cain-Wood, Communication Services Manager […]

Defensive Driving With more than 2.4 million licensed drivers in Oklahoma, there’s a good chance that on any given day some of them aren’t driving safely. It’s not uncommon to see drivers running a red light, texting behind the wheel or speeding own the highway. While you can’t predict the actions of other drivers, it […]

Christopher Brubaker is the recipient of the inaugural Salute to the Skilled Workforce award from Kinnunen Sales and Rental.   The award, created by Greg Hughes, owner of Kinnunen Sales and Rental, recognizes an outstanding construction trades student at Meridian Technology Center. Stanley Black and Decker’s DeWALT tools is a contributing partner to this year’s […]

Whether you are a team of one or 100, today’s market requires all team members to have strong technology skills. Meridian Technology Center’s new Computer Training Services Workshop series is designed to help teams make the most of their resources while finding new ways to use technology that is already at their fingertips. “Our new […]

Teri Ray, Career Counselor and Student Organizations Coordinator at Meridian Technology Center, received the Stars of Excellence award from the Oklahoma National Technical Honor Society (OkNTHS) at the recent Oklahoma CareerTech Summer Conference. The Stars of Excellence award recognizes the accomplishments and commitment of individuals who make significant contributions to the organization. Ray is the […]

Canning Basics for Beginners Preserve the season’s freshest fruits and vegetables with canning. Canning is the perfect way to savor the flavor of your favorite foods so you can enjoy them all year long. If you’re new to canning, it can be a little overwhelming. This edition of TRIO focuses on three things to consider […]

From phone calls and text messages to emails and social media sites, technology has given us countless ways to connect with one another. Along with this convenience comes a whole new set of etiquette rules. Employees and their supervisors are faced with the responsibility of knowing the etiquette associated with each method and device. On […]