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| Class | Course Description (Class) | Last Class Date | Actual Start Date/Time | Hours Per Meeting | Sunday? | Monday? | Tuesday? | Wednesday? | Thursday? | Friday? | Saturday? | In District Cost | Out of District Cost | Training On Demand | Content URL | Session Format | |
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| Farm and Ranch Record Keeping | Learn the basics of sound record keeping needed on your Farm or Ranch today. Know the value of financial and production records that can help you make better sound financial and production decisions for your operation in the future. Get the tools you will need to help you build those records through examples of traditional record books, excel spreadsheets or apps. | 2.0000000000 | false | true | true | true | true | true | false | $0.00 | $0.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| FSA Borrower Training | Autry Technology Center is certified to provide USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Borrower Training. Schedule an appointment with Kurt Mendel at kmendel@autrytech.edu for assistance with your FSA Loan Application or most any other loan/FSA questions. | 6.0000000000 | false | true | true | true | true | true | false | $0.00 | $0.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Self-Employment Training Consultation: One-on-One | Get personalized guidance for your business journey with a one-on-one consultation. Whether you're just starting out, refining your business strategy, or facing new challenges, this session is tailored to your specific needs. Receive expert insights on business planning, registration, marketing, funding, and more—so you can move forward with confidence. | 1.0000000000 | false | true | true | true | true | true | false | $0.00 | $0.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Industrial Mechanic Level 1 | This course is designed to introduce basic mechanical skills for a entry level mechanic with no previous mechanical experience. You will learn the basic inner workings of simple hydraulic and pneumatic system and also the basics of mechanical systems that are belt, chain, and gear driven. Mechanical Training Systems Level 1: · Belt Drives 1 · Chain Drives 1 · Gear Drives 1 Basic Hydraulics: · Intro to Hydraulics Basic Pneumatics: · Intro to Pneumatics | 4.0000000000 | false | true | true | true | true | true | false | $599.00 | $1198.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Industrial Mechanic Level 2 | This Level two course is designed for students that have completed the level one course or who have limited previous mechanical experience. The course will step you through the Basics of AC/DC Electricity and basic multimeter usage. Students will also be introduced to piping fundamentals where they will learn various plumbing task such as cutting, threading, pipe measurement, flaring tubing, and PVC installs. Basic AC/DC Electrical: · AC Circuit Fundamentals · DC Circuit Fundamentals Piping Fundamentals: · Identification of Pipes, Fittings, Valves, and Hangers · Piping Circuit Layout and Measurement · Calculating Pipe Length for Cutting, Reaming, and Threading Steel Pipe · Identification, Insulation, and Assembly of a Steel Pipe Circuit Using Threaded Fittings · Assembling a Hose Circuit Using Barb Fittings and Clamps, and PVC Pipe Using Cemented Fittings | 4.0000000000 | false | true | true | true | true | true | false | $599.00 | $1198.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Arc Flash/Low Voltage | This course provides a thorough knowledge of the recommended safe behaviors for those who work around electrical hazards. Attendees gain an understanding of the latest guidelines and regulations from NFPA 70E and OSHA. Electrical workers and safety professionals learn key practical information, best work practices in electrical safety, and how to apply them in real-world situations. | 8.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | false | true | false | $125.00 | $250.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Sewing for Beginners | Learn the essentials of hand sewing, including quick stitches and button replacement, as well as basic machine operation-covering threading, winding and bobbin, and adjusting tension and stitch settings. | 4.0000000000 | false | false | false | true | true | true | false | $59.00 | $89.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Helping Young People Deal with Mean People | Based on the work of social psychologists and communications experts, this workshop provides resilience-based strategies that adults can share with young people to help them respond to rumors, insults, and aggression BEFORE involving teachers and school administrators. Exercises conducted in the class will help adult learners explore the effectiveness of various responses to difficult situations. Barbara Sweatt, LCSW is a therapist in private practice in Enid, OK. She has provided counseling services to people of all ages, including children in Enid Public Schools. Since the death of Nex Benedict, she has been devoted to finding and sharing information about appropriate responses to bullying. | 2.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | false | true | false | $69.00 | $138.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| CDL Truck Driver Training Class A | Go to Central Technology Center's website to sign up for information and to sign up for the class. https://centraltech.edu/truck-driver-training/ The program utilizes classroom instruction, range and road driving, as well as, practical application of skills used in highway driving. You will be prepared to join the trucking industry after 28 days of training. Cost is $4,800.00; tuition assistance, discounts and grants available. Upon successful completion of the class/exams and having met all requirements, students earn: Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Central Tech Truck Driver Training certificate of completion PDTI seal of attainment indicating completion of all standards The state-of-the-art facility has a driving range with more than three miles of paved roadway on 45 acres. The range is equipped with traffic signs, railroad crossing, and skill practice areas designed to allow each student to develop the skills necessary to become proficient in driving today’s tractor trailers. Two students per truck allows each student a minimum of 44 hours of drive time ensuring the ability to develop proficient driving skills including: Control/Vehicle Systems Vehicle Pre-Trip Inspection FMCSA Rules & Regulations Air Brakes Systems Coupling & Uncoupling Various Backing Maneuvers Progressive Shifting Space & Speed Management Compliance Safety & Accountability (CSA) Hours of Service Night Driving | 9.0000000000 | false | true | true | true | true | true | false | $4300.00 | $8600.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| CDL Truck Driver Training Class A | Go to Central Technology Center's website to sign up for information and to sign up for the class. https://centraltech.edu/truck-driver-training/ The program utilizes classroom instruction, range and road driving, as well as, practical application of skills used in highway driving. You will be prepared to join the trucking industry after 28 days of training. Cost is $4,800.00; tuition assistance, discounts and grants available. Upon successful completion of the class/exams and having met all requirements, students earn: Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Central Tech Truck Driver Training certificate of completion PDTI seal of attainment indicating completion of all standards The state-of-the-art facility has a driving range with more than three miles of paved roadway on 45 acres. The range is equipped with traffic signs, railroad crossing, and skill practice areas designed to allow each student to develop the skills necessary to become proficient in driving today’s tractor trailers. Two students per truck allows each student a minimum of 44 hours of drive time ensuring the ability to develop proficient driving skills including: Control/Vehicle Systems Vehicle Pre-Trip Inspection FMCSA Rules & Regulations Air Brakes Systems Coupling & Uncoupling Various Backing Maneuvers Progressive Shifting Space & Speed Management Compliance Safety & Accountability (CSA) Hours of Service Night Driving | 9.0000000000 | false | true | true | true | true | true | false | $4300.00 | $8600.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| CDL Truck Driver Training Class A | Go to Central Technology Center's website to sign up for information and to sign up for the class. https://centraltech.edu/truck-driver-training/ The program utilizes classroom instruction, range and road driving, as well as, practical application of skills used in highway driving. You will be prepared to join the trucking industry after 28 days of training. Cost is $4,800.00; tuition assistance, discounts and grants available. Upon successful completion of the class/exams and having met all requirements, students earn: Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Central Tech Truck Driver Training certificate of completion PDTI seal of attainment indicating completion of all standards The state-of-the-art facility has a driving range with more than three miles of paved roadway on 45 acres. The range is equipped with traffic signs, railroad crossing, and skill practice areas designed to allow each student to develop the skills necessary to become proficient in driving today’s tractor trailers. Two students per truck allows each student a minimum of 44 hours of drive time ensuring the ability to develop proficient driving skills including: Control/Vehicle Systems Vehicle Pre-Trip Inspection FMCSA Rules & Regulations Air Brakes Systems Coupling & Uncoupling Various Backing Maneuvers Progressive Shifting Space & Speed Management Compliance Safety & Accountability (CSA) Hours of Service Night Driving | 9.0000000000 | false | true | true | true | true | true | false | $4300.00 | $8600.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Drawing for Beginners | Autry presents a community art series where you can learn the basics of drawing and painting with multiple different mediums. Drawing for beginners. Drawing is exciting, energizing, and freeing as a form of self-expression. Learn what supplies you need to draw in specific styles. Discover your inner artist in this beginner’s art class for drawing. Discover multiple drawing techniques to help you find your personal artistic style. Each class will explore a different drawing style. | 3.0000000000 | false | true | true | true | true | true | false | $175.00 | $300.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Home Maintenance Basics | In this course you will be introduced to some basic home maintenance tasks such as, 120v outlet replacement, basics of electrical distribution and replacement of circuit breakers. You will also be introduced to the basics of home plumbing to include replacement of a latrine and the components associated | 4.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | false | true | false | $50.00 | $100.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Instructor I (Fire & EMS) | Prepares emergency service personnel to deliver a training class from a prepared lesson plan. It is appropriate for company officers, training officers, instructors in the fire service, EMS, emergency management, or industrial fire protection. | 8.0000000000 | true | false | false | false | false | true | true | $250.00 | $415.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Chad Cargill ACT Workshop | Do you need a few points on your ACT? Join Chad Cargill for this practical, hands-on instructional seminar. While in high school, Chad took the ACT 18 times and raised his score from a 19 to a 32. This seminar covers what will be on the test and how to master the techniques. It covers general ideas about the ACT as a whole and the individual sections of English, Math, Reading, and Science. This seminar is not a practical test. Seating is limited. Enroll now. | 5.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | false | true | false | $40.00 | $80.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Next-Generation Accuplacer | High school students need to contact a career counselor before registering. Once the exam is paid for it is nonrefundable. The Next-Generation Accuplacer is an exam intended to assist in the placement of new full-time students. The tests administered include Reading and Arithmetic. The Reading test assesses the test taker’s ability to derive meaning from a range of texts and to determine the meaning of words and phrases in short and extended contexts. The Arithmetic test focuses on computation, order of operations, estimation and rounding, comparing and ordering values in different formats, and recognizing equivalent values across formats. | 3.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | false | true | false | $10.00 | $10.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Next-Generation Accuplacer | High school students need to contact a career counselor before registering. Once the exam is paid for it is nonrefundable. The Next-Generation Accuplacer is an exam intended to assist in the placement of new full-time students. The tests administered include Reading and Arithmetic. The Reading test assesses the test taker’s ability to derive meaning from a range of texts and to determine the meaning of words and phrases in short and extended contexts. The Arithmetic test focuses on computation, order of operations, estimation and rounding, comparing and ordering values in different formats, and recognizing equivalent values across formats. | 3.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | false | true | false | $10.00 | $10.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Assistance with Hay Testing | Too busy to get your hay tested? Let our Agribusiness Specialist come to your field within our District and get the hay samples for you. He will even drop the samples off at the OSU Extension office to save you time. | 2.0000000000 | false | true | true | true | true | true | false | $0.00 | $0.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Next-Generation Accuplacer | High school students need to contact a career counselor before registering. Once the exam is paid for it is nonrefundable. The Next-Generation Accuplacer is an exam intended to assist in the placement of new full-time students. The tests administered include Reading and Arithmetic. The Reading test assesses the test taker’s ability to derive meaning from a range of texts and to determine the meaning of words and phrases in short and extended contexts. The Arithmetic test focuses on computation, order of operations, estimation and rounding, comparing and ordering values in different formats, and recognizing equivalent values across formats. | 3.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | true | false | false | $10.00 | $10.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Cake Decorating | In this beginner-friendly cake decorating class, you'll learn the basics of decorating a dummy cake using essential techniques like piping, buttercream work, and simple floral designs. Whether you're new to cake decorating or just looking to improve your skills, this hands-on class will guide you through each step as you practice with professional tools and materials. By the end of the class, you'll understand how to beautifully decorate a cake and the confidence to create your own cake masterpieces at home! | 4.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | false | false | true | $80.00 | $135.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Introduction to Photography with Dawn Muncy | Embark on an exciting journey into the world of photography with our Introduction to Photography course with Master Photographer Dawn Muncy. Specifically designed for beginners, this course covers essential concepts and techniques to help you gain a comprehensive understanding of manual and automatic camera functions, principles of composition as well as how to find and control natural light. Day 1: Understanding the exposure triangle. Aperture, shutter speed and ISO and how they work together to control exposure and achieve specific effects in your photographs. Day 2: Mastering camera functions. Ever wonder what all those letters are on the top of your camera? We’ll cover the basic manual and automatic functions of your camera so you feel more confident and in control of the final image. We’ll also discuss white balance and how to achieve accurate color. Day 3: Composition Techniques for Captivating Images. We’ll explore fundamental composition principles such as the rule of thirds, framing, leading lines and balance and discover how it can greatly enhance your visual storytelling Day: Tips for finding the best natural light. You don’t need a lot of expensive equipment to create a beautiful image but you do need a basic understanding of light quality and direction. We’ll explore a variety of ways to improve your photographs with available light and how to achieve the look you desire. Throughout the course, our highly skilled photographic instructor will provide expert guidance, personalized feedback and practical demonstrations. By the end of this course, you’ll have gained a solid understanding of the basic principles of photography and enjoy the final results in your own work. | 3.0000000000 | false | false | true | false | true | false | false | $299.00 | $598.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Android Basics | Not sure if you are using your Android effectively? Join us to learn functions, tips and tricks. The course will include both formal instruction and time to troubleshoot with the instructor. This class will also cover the use of google chromebooks. | 3.0000000000 | false | false | true | true | false | false | false | $70.00 | $140.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| From Dish to Streaming - Cutting the Cost of TV | Fed up with high prices, endless fees and programming packages with 40 channels you don't watch? Cutting the cord and sourcing your TV programming elsewhere is easier than you may think. Join us as we help you discover cable and satellite alternatives to start saving money now. You must be comfortable using the keyboard and mouse and accessing the internet. | 2.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | true | false | false | $29.00 | $58.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| School Bus Driver | This training program is designed for individuals who hold a driving permit and are seeking guidance in enhancing their skills for the road test. The curriculum covers vital aspects such as backing, parallel parking, picking up passengers, and other key driving maneuvers necessary to ace the road test. Classes are conducted over the course of 12 hours on Saturdays and Sundays as per schedule. | 12.0000000000 | true | false | false | false | false | false | true | $375.00 | $705.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Excel 2021/365 Level 3 | This is the new 2021 syllabus. Build on the skills introduced in Level 2 and help prepare for the Microsoft Excel certification examination. Learn and work with advanced formulas, lookup functions. Learn to import data. export data and query external databases. You will also learn about some of the analytical features of Excel, such as goal seek and solver, and learn to create and run macros to automate redundant tasks in spreadsheets. Import and create a connection to external data, use power pivot and cube functions. | 3.0000000000 | false | true | false | true | false | false | false | $109.00 | $196.00 | false | In Class | ||||