Central Technology Center

What Central Technology Center does

Central Technology Center (Central Tech) is a public vocational technical school district established in 1967 and headquartered in Drumright, Oklahoma, operating under the Oklahoma CareerTech system. It provides career and technical education through two main campuses (Drumright and Sapulpa) plus satellite locations serving 26 communities across central Oklahoma. Core offerings span 16 career clusters including Truck Driver Training (Class A/B CDL, Hazmat, School Bus endorsements — operated as a statewide program), industrial automation and manufacturing (CNC machining, PLC/VFD/servo control, NDT Level I/II), welding, HVAC, electrical, construction, healthcare (CNA, EMT, Phlebotomy, Practical Nursing), cosmetology, law enforcement (BPOC), agribusiness, and oil & gas pipeline operations. The underlying technology stack centers on hands-on industrial training equipment — McElroy pipe fusion systems, AMATROL machining simulators, CAT/heavy equipment driving simulators, VR training systems, and a Moodle-based Learning Management System for online coursework.

The institution serves three primary customer segments: high school juniors and seniors attending half-day tuition-free programs through 25+ partner schools; adult learners enrolled in full-time career programs (August start) and short-term classes (8 weeks or less) priced from free to $200+ per course; and 436 businesses receiving customized workforce training, OSHA/safety compliance, and consulting services through a dedicated Business & Industry Services team. Revenue mechanics combine state CareerTech funding and bond-issuance support (e.g., a 1968 $935,000 voter-approved bond), tuition and fees for adult programs (with financial aid including a CHOICES Tuition Waiver worth up to $2,400), Chickasaw Nation Career Technology Program scholarships, and B2B contract revenue from 400+ employer partnerships. Outcomes include a 74% positive graduate placement rate, 22,291 annual student enrollments, and 70+ certification and licensure exam options.

Central Tech's strategic positioning is reinforced by 24 consecutive Gold Star School Awards (the only Oklahoma technology center to receive the award every year since its inception in 1990), designation as Oklahoma's first Safety Center of Excellence (2009), and 11 consecutive years as a Top Workplace. Recent strategic moves include a December 2025 partnership with Kiamichi Tech and Southern Tech to extend CDL training to Durant and Ardmore, a 2026-27 Teacher Prep Program launch, and an Explorer Program expansion into Cleveland Middle School for 8th graders. Technology infrastructure includes a dedicated 16,000 sq. ft. Phil Waul Pipeline & Safety Training Center (2011), an Industrial & Safety Training Center in Sapulpa (2014), and a Business Development Center/Incubator operating since 1991.

Name

Central Technology Center

Legal name

Central Technology Center

Website

https://centraltech.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Central Technology Center is a public Oklahoma CareerTech vocational school operating campuses in Drumright and Sapulpa, serving high school students, adult learners, and 436 businesses across 26 communities with hands-on career training in trades, healthcare, industrial automation, CDL trucking, and pipeline operations.

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Product category

Vocational and Technical Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD), Cooperative Education (Co-op) Technical Universities (EDAHAEAF), Infrastructure, Networking & Systems Administration Training (BPAEANAJ)

Keywords

• Vocational training
• Career technical education
• Workforce development
• Industrial training
• CDL truck driver training

Headquarters

HQ city

Drumright

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from student tuition for adult education programs. Financial aid available including grants, scholarships, and the CHOICES Tuition Waiver worth up to $2,400 for eligible high school graduates.
2. Business and Industry Training Services: Customized workforce training and consulting services to area businesses, providing specialized industrial, safety, and professional development programs
3. Public Funding: State-funded public vocational technical school supported by Oklahoma CareerTech system, with bond issues and government appropriations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Central Technology Center is a public vocational and technical education institution offering career training programs across two campuses in Drumright and Sapulpa, Oklahoma. It delivers tuition-free half-day programs for high school students, full-time adult career programs, short-term classes, and customized business and industry workforce training. Core offerings span trades (Truck Driver Training, Welding, HVAC, Electrical, Construction), healthcare (Practical Nursing, CNA, EMT), oil and gas pipeline training, safety/OSHA training, and industrial automation certifications.

Product overview

Central Technology Center is a vocational and technical education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of career training programs. The organization operates as a dual-campus technology center (Drumright and Sapulpa, Oklahoma) providing both full-time high school programs (tuition-free) and adult education programs. The core offerings span trade and technical programs including Truck Driver Training (TDT) as a statewide program, industrial and manufacturing training, healthcare programs, business and IT training, agricultural education, and specialized safety/OSHA training. Programs range from short-term certifications (8 weeks or less) to full-time career majors. The institution serves over 22,000 annual enrollments and partners with over 400 businesses for workforce development. Key program areas include CDL trucking, industrial automation, welding, cosmetology, practical nursing, pipeline operations, and agricultural training. Student learning is supported through a Moodle-based LMS accessible via student login portals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Truck Driver Training (TDT) Comprehensive truck driver training program offering CDL Class A and Class B certification, Hazmat endorsement, and School Bus driver training. Operates as a statewide program.
• High School Full-Time Programs Tuition-free half-day programs for high school juniors and seniors (August-May schedule) covering trade and technical career pathways including Construction, Electrical, HVAC, Automotive, Welding, Health Science, IT, and more.
• Adult Full-Time Programs Full-time career programs for adult learners with August start, including Practical Nursing, Cosmetology, Basic Peace Officer Certification (BPOC), and HVAC evening options.
• Industrial Training Customized industrial training for businesses covering automation, CNC machining, welding, NFPA 70E electrical safety, ISO 9001 quality management, non-destructive testing, and CNC plasma cutting.
• Agribusiness Agricultural training and consulting services including homesteading, crop and livestock production, farm financial planning, and agricultural certification programs.
• Oil & Gas Pipeline Training Oklahoma's first oil and gas pipeline training facility providing Operator Qualification (OQ) credentials, NCCER assessments, Veriforce evaluations, and ITS training services.
• Polyfusion Training Pipe fusion training for thermoplastic pipe joining using McElroy equipment, covering butt fusion, saddle fusion, socket fusion, and certification for gas, municipal, and water distribution applications.
• Safety & OSHA Training Comprehensive safety training including OSHA certifications, CPR/First Aid, confined space, forklift, hazmat, excavation safety, and customized business safety plans meeting OSHA, DOT, DEQ, and PHMSA requirements.
• Business Consulting Business consulting services helping organizations improve performance through customized training solutions, business planning, and startup incubator support.
• Employment Services Job readiness training and support including Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) for students with disabilities, BEST STEP summer employment program, and vocational rehabilitation services.
• Explorer Program Career exploration program for middle school students covering ten units based on National Career Clusters including healthcare, construction, IT, law enforcement, and manufacturing.
• GED Study Classes Preparation classes for GED high school equivalency diploma, offered Thursday evenings in Drumright and Tuesday/Thursday evenings in Sapulpa.

Quantifiable outcome

• 74% positive placement rate for graduates
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Ardagh GlassflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2026Recognized with OKACTE Partners in Progress Award for longstanding workforce training partnership. Ardagh Glass is a glass manufacturing company that has partnered with Central Tech for employee training and development.
• Kiamichi TechcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 December 2025Partnership to expand Class A CDL Truck Driver Training program to Durant, Oklahoma location. Allows Central Tech to extend truck driving education services beyond its primary service area.
• Southern TechcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 December 2025Partnership to expand Class A CDL Truck Driver Training program to Ardmore, Oklahoma location. Enables broader geographic coverage for CDL training across Oklahoma.
• Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to provide Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) to students ages 14-21 with disabilities. DRS provides funding and referral services while Central Tech delivers job readiness training, career exploration, and employment support.
• Cleveland Public SchoolscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeginning 2026-27 school year, every 8th grade student will have access to Central Tech's Explorer Program, expanding career exploration to middle school students.
• Partner K-8 SchoolscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPre-ETS services available at multiple K-8 schools within Central Tech district, with dedicated staff providing weekly training in work readiness, self-advocacy, job exploration, and post-secondary counseling.
• BEST STEP EmployersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal businesses that provide 4-week part-time paid internships for BEST STEP program participants, enabling work experience for students with disabilities.
• Oklahoma Employer AllianceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHR professionals, workforce development partners, and business leaders network for exchanging insights, strategies, and best practices in workforce development.
• Chickasaw NationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChickasaw Nation Career Technology Program provides financial assistance to Chickasaw students attending Central Tech for professional certification programs.
• Oklahoma WorksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerState workforce development initiative connecting employers with training resources and employment services.
• Oklahoma Employment Security CommissionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerState agency partner providing workforce development resources and employer connections.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tulsa Technology Center: Peer Oklahoma CareerTech institution serving the Tulsa metro area with similar high school, adult, and business/industry training programs. Operates under the same state funding system and offers directly comparable CTE programming.
• Southern Oklahoma Technology Center: Oklahoma CareerTech district and Central Tech partner for CDL expansion in Ardmore. Provides directly comparable full-time career, short-term, and business/industry training.
• Meridian Technology Center: Oklahoma CareerTech district serving Stillwater and surrounding communities with overlapping CTE, healthcare, trades, and business/industry programs. Operates under the same state governance and funding model.
• Francis Tuttle Technology Center: Oklahoma CareerTech district serving the Oklahoma City metro with similar full-time high school, adult career, and business/industry training programs. Directly comparable model, funding structure, and program mix.
• Kiamichi Technology Centers: Oklahoma CareerTech district and current Central Tech partner for statewide CDL expansion. Operates a comparable portfolio of high school, adult, and business/industry training programs.

Broad incumbents

• Lincoln Educational Services: National publicly traded career education company offering skilled trades, automotive, HVAC, and healthcare training. Comparable core programs and target adult learner base, with broader geographic footprint.
• Universal Technical Institute: National publicly traded provider of technical education for automotive, diesel, welding, and industrial trades. Operates at greater scale and across multiple states, with comparable trades and transportation program offerings.
• WyoTech: National private trade school specializing in automotive, diesel, collision, and welding programs. Comparable hands-on trades curriculum and career-focused adult learner base.

Regional players

• Tulsa Community College: Regional community college providing workforce and technical training in northeastern Oklahoma. Overlaps with Central Tech on adult technical credentials and competes for similar employer-sponsored training demand.
• Oklahoma City Community College: Regional community college in Oklahoma offering technical certificates, workforce training, and adult education. Competes for adult learners seeking career credentials but offers a broader academic catalog.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles3 records

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