Students in the Health Careers program at Meridian Technology Center can be certified as work-ready before graduation. When Medicare, the largest insurance provider in the U.S., decided in 2017 that non-licensed medical staff would need industry certifications to work in electronic medical records, Meridian’s Health Careers instructors realized they needed to make a change in […]

Students in the Culinary Arts program at Meridian Technology Center are getting into the holiday season a little early this year. The annual Thanksgiving Luncheon at Meridian Technology Center is set for November 14. With two weeks until a projected 1,300 guests arrive on campus, students and staff are busy bringing all the details together. […]

We can understand our customers because we are all customers too. When we put ourselves in the customer’s shoes, we make a human connection and help others feel like they matter, a hallmark of great customer service. Empathy is a powerful people skill and one that can be learned and developed. Participants will learn how […]

The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education recently awarded scholarships to 10 students from Meridian Technology Center. Jonna Davenport, Perry; Nicole Lickliter, Blackwell; and Stillwater students Julieanna Peralta, Courtney Archer, Samantha Fletcher, Sarah Grimmett, Judilea McGlade, Sara Glover, Mahlett Assefa and Krystal Young received the Otha Grimes Memorial Scholarship. Otha Grimes was actively involved […]

Charcuterie Boards: Say Cheese! I love a good meat and cheese tray. It doesn’t matter what’s on it, chances are I’m going to enjoy it. For years, though, I couldn’t bring myself to order a charcuterie plate in a restaurant. Why? I struggled to pronounce the name. Rather than be embarrassed, I just steered clear […]

The art of listening is a critical component of communication, but we rarely receive targeted training on the topic. The strength of your skillset can make or break your career, and improving your ability to hear what others are saying will enable you to be a more effective leader, coach and colleague. On October 25, […]

Luke Cheatwood is moving from student to teacher. Cheatwood, a student in the Digital Media program at Meridian Technology Center, hopes to inspire future filmmakers with his presentation, Dream Bigger: Introduction to Filmmaking, at the Stillwater Public Library on Saturday, October 12 at 1 p.m. Topics covered will include an overview of the filmmaking process, […]

Students gather in the workshop of Meridian Technology Center’s Energy and Power program to fly remote-control drones. The tall ceilings of the space are perfect for flight practice as they carefully guide the aircraft through takeoff, flight and landing. The students are preparing for their FAA UAS Pilot Test 107, which will certify them to […]

When Greg Baker sold the family business his father had opened in 1965, he wasn’t sure what he would do next. He had worked there for 42 years, starting part-time in high school. He had run the business for 15 of those years and suddenly had an opportunity to start a new career. Baker’s wife […]

When I was 10, my uncle and I made a wooden checkerboard. We measured and cut the wood, sanded it down, added a decorative edging, and painted on the squares. I felt so accomplished and couldn’t wait to show my creation to my parents. That and nailing scrap two-by-fours together in the garage are my […]