The Gene Haas Foundation has awarded Meridian Technology Center a $10,000 scholarship for students enrolled in the school’s evening Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Machining Operations and Programming short courses. Gene Haas is the owner of Haas Automation, a builder of CNC machine tools. In 1999 Haas started the foundation after recognizing the skills gap that […]

Stillwater, Oklahoma — The Oklahoman has recognized Meridian Technology Center as the Top Mid-Size Workplace in Oklahoma. This is the seventh year that Meridian has been on the Top Workplaces list. Last year, the school was second in its division. “The designation of being one of the state’s Top Workplaces is an honor in itself. […]

Future Meridian Technology Center students and their families can get an inside look at the hands-on learning offered at the Tech with the school’s new virtual tours. The site, meridiantech.edu/visit, features a self-guided virtual tour of the school’s 20 plus career training programs using 360-degree photos, videos that feature a current student and the program’s […]

The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) announced Doug Jones has been selected as a fellow for the organization’s 2021 National Leadership Fellowship Program. Jones is a Health Careers instructor at Meridian Technology Center, where he specializes in teaching phlebotomy and equipping students with the skills they need to take the National Healthcareer Association’s […]

Candy Making and the Magic of Maple Syrup Growing up, The Little House on the Prairie books were a big deal in my house. We were reading “Little House in the Big Woods” for probably the third time when we were home from school because of a blizzard. We thought it was the coolest thing […]

Since 1975, Meridian Technology Center has focused on workforce and economic development. This commitment was reinforced when the Board of Education approved renaming the school’s business and industry services division to Workforce and Economic Development. “As a part of the statewide CareerTech system, Meridian and 28 other technology centers are the workforce pipeline for the […]

Communicate with your Infant using Sign Language Have you ever wondered what goes on inside a baby’s head? Or watched as your child throws their plate of food on the floor in disgust and wished they could have politely said “no, thank you,” instead? As a mother, I watched other parents teach their babies sign […]

The North Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association (NCOHBA) and Atwoods Ranch and Home are ensuring students in Meridian Technology Center’s construction trades programs have the skills – and the equipment – they need to safely go from the classroom to the construction site. Boots on the Ground, a program led by NCOHBA, provides students in […]

When a company’s performance isn’t at its best, employee competence and commitment are frequently blamed. Quite often, though, it’s the company culture that needs an adjustment. On November 17, as part of the Lunchtime Learning series co-sponsored by the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce and Meridian Technology Center, Amy Harr will present “Five Signs It’s Time […]

Brad Rickelman, Assistant Director of Entrepreneurial Services at the Meridian Technology Center for Business Development, was recently elected to serve on the board of directors for the International Business Innovation Association (InBIA). InBIA is a worldwide non-profit organization that provides support, continuing education and best practices for entrepreneurs. The association is the largest member-based entrepreneur […]