2. OUR MISSION
We prepare people to succeed through quality
career and technical education programs and services.

3. WE VALUE
Excellence
Innovation
Student and workforce success
Our employees
Our communities
Economic Development

4. OUR VISION
Canadian Valley Technology Center sets the standard for innovation in attitude
and application. The high quality education helps people reach their career
goals. Individuals develop the skills and knowledge that make them the most
sought-after employees and students. The professional, dedicated and visionary
staff, teachers and administrators use cutting-edge technology to create a
positive atmosphere with a high level of excellence and customer service.
Faculty and staff pave the way for workforce success and an overall improved
quality of life. Canadian Valley also serves as a catalyst for leadership and
collaboration. District businesses and industries find innovative, flexible
economic development activities and services to meet their current and future
needs.

5. WHAT IS CANADIAN VALLEY?

6. CVTC is:
 One of Oklahoma’s premier Technology Centers
 Institution that provides Career &
Technology Education to people
 Part of the Oklahoma CareerTech System
 Responsive to our local Communities

7. PROVIDING
EDUCATION

8. CVTC provides Career Programs:
 Also called “Full-time” Programs
 Available to H.S. students and Adults
 Daytime Monday – Friday
 Academic School Year [August – May]
 College credit in some classes through Redlands and OSU-
OKC

9. FULL TIME PROGRAMS
Health & Human Services Construction Technology
 Bio Medical Sciences Construction Trades
 Early Care & Education Electrical Trades
HVAC & Refrigeration
 Health Careers
 Practical Nursing Information Technology
 Surgical Technology Computer Information Systems
Computer Programming
Technical & Engineering
Occupational Services
 Computer Aided Drafting & Occupational Services
Design Service Careers
 Pre-Engineering
 Precision Machining Transportation Technology
 Welding Aviation Maintenance Technology
 Wind Energy Auto Collision Technology
Auto Service Technology
Diesel Technology
Computer & Business
 Business Office Technology
 Graphic Design
 Interactive Media & Web
Technology
 Medical Office Technology

10. CVTC Adult & Continuing Education (ACE) Classes:
 Also called “short-term” classes
 Available to H.S. students [16 and older] and Adults
 Offered primarily in the evening, Monday – Thursday
 Some day and weekend classes
 College credit in some classes through Redlands and OSU-OKC

11. Some ACE Classes Include:
 Computer Software Training
Business and Accounting
Wind Energy Technician
Photography
Real Estate and Private Security
Welding
Heating and Air Conditioning
Cake Decorating

12. CVTC Business & Industry Services (BIS):
 Develops and conducts Customized Training programs
 Available to local businesses, companies and employers
 From large corporations to sole proprietorships
- All employers are potential CVTC clients

13. BIS Training & Services Include:
 Needs Analysis, Market Research and Strategic Planning
 Management, Employee Screening and Leadership
 Team, Customer Service and Health Training
 Equipment, Technical and Software Training
 Safety Training
 Agricultural Business Management
 Business Development

14. Training for Industry Programs (TIP) & Existing
Industry Initiative:
 Economic development incentives that allow new or expanding
business, as well as, those needing to re-train employees to use
CVTC’s BIS Programs at no cost
 Promoted by ODOC and State Economic Development Groups

15. CVTC, Oklahoma’s
System
and responding to our
Communities

16. Leading the way for CareerTech
 Oklahoma, Ohio and South Carolina are considered to have the
best CareerTech Education systems in the U.S.
 Educators from other states and countries routinely visit
Oklahoma to learn how we make our system work

17.  1966: Voters approved amendment for the establishment of area
vocational-technical schools
 Amendment's Goal: Provide cost-effective career education:
- i.e Equipment needed for Auto Service, Machining, etc.
- i.e. Not enough students from one H.S. enrolled in a class
 Local School districts formed Area “Vo-tech” school districts

18. Why is Oklahoma’s CareerTech system so unique?
Funding
Local Control
Diversity of Programs

19. CVTC: Responding to our Communities
 District residents voted to fund “Vo-techs” mainly
through local Ad Valorem taxes
 Approximately 50% - 70% of Technology Center Funding
comes from local Ad Valorem taxes
- 5% - 20% from State
- 5% - 20% from Federal
 By contrast, Public Schools funded almost opposite:
- 60% - 70% State; 10% - 20% Federal; 10% - 20% Ad
Valorem

20. CVTC: Responding to our Communities
 CVTC receives approx. 60% of its funding through local Ad
Valorem
 Making CVTC extremely responsive to our local community
 Like other Tech Centers, CVTC has:
- Local Board of Education
- Offers classes and training based on local community
needs
- Partners with Public Schools, Local Businesses and
Community

21. 29 Technology Centers in Oklahoma with 57 Campuses
Serving approx. 400 of 537 Oklahoma school districts

22. CareerTech Student Organizations [CTSO] in many
H.S. & Tech Centers:
FFA - Future Farmers of America
FCCLA – Family Career and Community Leaders of America
BPA – Business Professional of America
HOSA – Health Occupations Students of America
SkillsUSA – Trade and Industrial Clubs of America
TSA – Technology Student Association
- with approx. 80,000 members each year

23. Skills Centers:
 25 sites
 Located in prisons and correctional facilities
 Providing technical training for inmates to learn new job skills
for once they are released

24.  The Oklahoma Department of Career & Technology Education [ODCTE] is located in
Stillwater
 ODCTE provides resources to CareerTech programs
and assures quality standards
 It is governed by a State Board
 ODCTE Director is Dr. Phil Berkenbile

25.  Summer Conference is held each year in early August,
sponsored by:
 Oklahoma Association of Career & Technology Education
[OkACTE] is the professional organization that works to advance CareerTech Education
through:
 Leadership development
 Legislative Presence

26. Why is CVTC a Premier Tech Center?
Our Past

27. In 1968, CVTC was the 6th AVTS District formed
 Career Classes were offered in 1970 at both the El Reno and Chickasha Campuses
 2 campuses were necessary to best serve all district residents
 Only a few classes were offered at that time
- Primarily Trade & Industry: Welding, Machining, Electronics

28.  In 1999, Canadian Valley legally changed its name from
“Vo-Tech” to “Technology Center”
In September 2008 we opened the Dr. Earl Cowan Campus
on Czech Hall Road in Yukon. This is a 57,000 square foot
facility focusing mostly on Health Sciences and Pre-
Engineering.

29. El Reno Campus
6505 East Highway 66
El Reno, OK 73036-9117
Cowan Campus
1701 S. Czech Hall Road
Yukon, OK 73099
Chickasha Campus
1401 Michigan Ave.
Chickasha, OK 73018

30. Why is CVTC a Premier Tech Center?
Our Leadership

31. 21 Communities form CVTC’s district:
 Alex  Minco
 Amber-Pocasset  Mustang
 Banner  Ninnekah
 Bethany  Piedmont
 Bradley  Pioneer
 Calumet  Riverside
 Chickasha  Rush Springs
 Darlington  Tuttle
 El Reno  Union City
 Friend  Yukon
 Maple
All are located principally in Canadian & Grady Counties
With parts of McClain, Oklahoma, Cleveland, Caddo,
Kingfisher and Garvin Counties

32. Our Leadership
Board of Education
 CVTC is governed by an elected five-member board
 Each member serves a five-year term
 Each can be re-elected
The Board provides CVTC’s District with:
 Guidance
 Support
 Approval of policies

33. Board of Education
George Fina
 Home: Piedmont
 Board Member since 1996

34. Board of Education
Greg Lapat
 Home: Mustang
 Board Member since 1995

35. Board of Education
Stephen R. McCalla
 Home: Chickasha
 Board Member since 2006

36. Board of Education
Dr. Sid Vaught
 Home: Mustang
 Board Member since 1995

37. Board of Education
Jimmie Vickery
 Home: Minco
 Board Member since 2004

38. Our Leadership
Superintendent
 The Superintendent is CVTC’s CEO
 The Superintendent reports directly to CVTC’s Board
The Superintendent oversees all aspects of CVTC

39. Our Leadership
Superintendent
J.R. Gilliland was CVTC’s 1st Superintendent
 From 1968 – 1979
 Seminar Center @ El Reno campus named after him
Dr. Roy Peters was CVTC’s 2nd Superintendent
 From 1979 – 1984
 Dr. Peters left to become the State Director for the ODCTE
 Dr. Peters left the ODCTE in 1999 to become the President of
the Oklahoma Manufacturer’s Alliance

40. Our Leadership
Superintendent
Dr. Earl Cowan was CVTC’s 3rd Superintendent
 From 1984 – 2008
 Dr. Cowan began working for CVTC in 1970 as the Welding
instructor - El Reno
 The Dr. Earl Cowan Campus on Czech Hall Road is named in
honor to his dedicated service to the district

41. Our Leadership
Dr. Greg Winters
 CVTC’s 4th Superintendent
 Dr. Winters began working at CVTC in 2007
as the BIS Director at the Chickasha
Campus.
 Formerly served as Superintendent for
Kiamichi and Eastern Oklahoma County
Technology Centers

42. Our Leadership
District Management Team
 The Management Team assists the Superintendent with the Administration of CVTC
 Team members are housed at El Reno, Chickasha and Dr. Earl Cowan Campuses
 Meet routinely to discuss district issues
 Works with the Superintendent to establish policies and oversee the daily
operations

43. Our Leadership
Bill Bradley
Assistant Superintendent
 Campus: El Reno
 CVTC Employee since 1984

44. Our Leadership
George Tiner
Assistant Superintendent
 Campus: Chickasha
 CVTC Employee since 1977

45. Our Leadership
Donna Alloway
Campus Director
 Campus: Dr. Earl Cowan Campus
 CVTC Employee since 2001

46. Our Leadership
Richard Wood
Chief Financial Officer
 Campus: El Reno
 CVTC Employee since 2007

47. Our Leadership
Paulette Franz
Human Resources Director
 Campus: El Reno
 CVTC Employee since

48. Our Leadership
Greg Taylor
Student Services Director
 Campus: El Reno
 CVTC Employee since 2006

49. Our Leadership
Gayla Lutts
Student Services Director
 Campus: El Reno
 CVTC Employee since 1999

50. Our Leadership
Tracy Goyne
Student Services Director
 Campus: Chickasha
 CVTC Employee since 1995

51. Our Leadership
Bill Hulsey
Business & Industry Services Director
 Campus: El Reno
 CVTC Employee since 1990

52. Our Leadership
Angela Lewis
Business & Industry Services Director
 Campus: Chickasha
 CVTC Employee since 2003

53. Our Leadership
Bill Kramer
Communications & Marketing Coordinator
 Campus: El Reno
 CVTC Employee since 2006

54. Our Leadership
Kelly Arnold
Communications & Marketing Coordinator
 Campus: Chickasha
 CVTC Employee since 2005

55. Our Leadership
Dr. Don Wilson
District
Coordinator of Educational Technology
 CVTC Employee since 2011

56. Our Leadership
CVTC Foundation
 Incorporated in 1984 through work of Helen Ward from Chickasha
after seeing the impact of CVTC on others
 Foundation supplies scholarships and grants to help CVTC
students
 Funds generated through employee donations and corporate
contribution from the community

57. Why is CVTC a Premier Tech Center?
Our Future

58. Our Future
Our Future Direction is:
• To be on the Cutting Edge of Education
• To build Economic Development and
Business Partnerships
• To remain a Valued Community Leader

59. Our Future
 By Offering Over 40 Daytime Career Classes & Hundreds of
Adult and Continuing Education and
Business and Industry Services Classes
 Remain current with 21st Century’s hottest careers
 New ones added as Fields advance
 Maintains high-tech, up-to-date technology
 Innovative curriculum delivery methods

60. Our Future
 Strong Partnerships with businesses, large and small
 Partner with Economic Development Committees & Chambers of Commerce
 To provide a qualified workforce
 Incentives for companies moving into our communities

61. Our Future
 Over 70,000 attend events, meetings
& seminars each year
CVTC Staff and Students lead the way in:
 Community Service
 State & National Contest Winners
 Involvement at the local, state and national levels

62. Our Future
The most important piece to making
CVTC’s
Future a positive reality…
You!