What Moore Norman Technology Center does

Moore Norman Technology Center (MNTC) is a public career and technology education institution founded in 1972, operating as one of 29 districts in Oklahoma's statewide CareerTech system. It serves Moore, Norman, and south Oklahoma City through two campuses — the Franklin Road Campus in Norman and the South Penn Campus in Oklahoma City — delivering more than 30 career programs spanning healthcare (Practical Nursing, Surgical Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Assisting, Veterinary Assisting), transportation (FAA Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technology, Automotive Service Technology, Collision Repair), construction and manufacturing (Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC/R, Welding, CNC Machining), IT and visual arts (Cybersecurity, Programming & AI, Digital Cinema, Graphic Design), cosmetology, and business services, alongside short-term classes and workforce development offerings. The institution graduated approximately 971 students from more than 30 programs in 2026.

The technology stack centers on industry-standard learning infrastructure — Moodle and Canvas LMS, the RegisterBlast assessment scheduling platform, and tools such as AutoCAD, Autodesk, Adobe Creative Suite, and CompTIA-aligned cybersecurity curriculum — supplemented by the PLTW biomedical curriculum. Specialized regulatory certifications (FAA Part 147 for aviation maintenance, CLEET authorization for Basic Peace Officer Academy, and Oklahoma Board of Nursing and State Board of Cosmetology program approvals) define the credentialed programs. The Assessment Center, authorized for Pearson VUE, Certiport, ACT WorkKeys, and state exams, doubles as a regional certification testing hub serving external candidates.

MNTC's business model combines low unit-priced tuition from adult learners ($2.50 in-district and $3.00 out-of-district per academic clock hour), state and local appropriations as a public technology district, third-party sponsorships (Department of Rehabilitation Services, Worker's Compensation), a Tuition Assistance program covering up to $4,000 for eligible in-district residents aged 21 and under, and Workforce Development contracts with Oklahoma businesses through the Training for Industry Program (TIP). High school students from Moore Public Schools and Norman Public Schools attend tuition-free, recruited through embedded Tech Representatives. The institution reports 90% of graduates are employed or continuing education and 100% of surveyed Workforce Development clients would reuse services.

Name

Moore Norman Technology Center

Legal name

Moore Norman Technology Center

Website

https://mntc.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Moore Norman Technology Center is a public career and technical education institution founded in 1972, serving Moore, Norman, and south Oklahoma City with 30+ credentialed career programs in healthcare, trades, IT, aviation, and cosmetology for high school and adult students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Career and Technical Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), 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

Occupational Safety, OSHA & Workplace Compliance Training (EDAOAMAK), General Occupational Safety & OSHA Compliance (EDABAEAA)

Keywords

• Career technical education
• Vocational training programs
• Workforce development services
• Certification testing center
• Adult continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Norman

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Student Tuition: MNTC generates revenue through tuition charged to adult students. In-district adult students pay $2.50 per academic clock hour while out-of-district students pay $3.00 per academic clock hour. Financial aid is available for programs over 600 hours. MNTC does not participate in student loan programs.
2. Third-Party Sponsorship: Workforce development organizations, Department of Rehabilitation Services, Worker's Compensation, and other third-party sponsors pay for student training costs upon verification of sponsorship.
3. Tuition Assistance Program: MNTC operates a Tuition Assistance program covering tuition costs up to $4,000 for eligible students aged 21 and under residing in the MNTC district, for full-time programs and short-term courses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Moore Norman Technology Center (MNTC) is a public career and technology education district that delivers long-term career training programs (500+ hours) and short-term classes (under 600 hours) across fields such as healthcare, aviation maintenance, automotive, construction, IT/cybersecurity, cosmetology, and skilled trades. It also operates Assessment & Testing Centers and a Workforce Development division that provides customized corporate training, coaching, and conferencing services to Oklahoma businesses.

Product overview

Moore Norman Technology Center is a vocational and career technology education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs for adult and high school students in Moore, Norman, and south Oklahoma City since 1972. The institution operates under three main product categories: Career Training Programs (long-term programs of 500+ hours delivering hands-on industry training with certifications), Short-Term Classes (classes of 600 hours or less for personal and professional development), and Workforce Development services (customized business training through programs like TIP). Additional offerings include an Assessment & Testing Center for certification exams, and Summer Youth Academy for youth career exploration. The center serves over 971 graduates annually from more than 30 career programs across healthcare, transportation, construction, technology, business, and cosmetology fields, with programs aligned to industry certifications including FAA, ASE, CompTIA, Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology, and CLEET.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Career Training Programs Long-term career training programs of 500 or more class hours for adult and high school students, providing hands-on instruction and industry-recognized certifications in fields including healthcare, aviation, automotive, IT, construction, cosmetology, and skilled trades.
• Short-Term Classes Classes completed in 600 hours or less, offering affordable and timely training options for IT, construction, healthcare, transportation, personal enrichment, and certification/licensing preparation.
• Workforce Development Services Customized training, business coaching, conferencing and the Training for Industry Program (TIP) delivered to Oklahoma businesses seeking workforce upskilling, customized employee training, and small business management support.
• Assessment & Testing Center Certification, licensure, entry-level, and skills-competency exam administration services including ACCUPLACER, ACT WorkKeys, Pearson VUE, Certiport, CLEET, Oklahoma DPS driving, NCLEX, and state cosmetology exams.
• Summer Youth Academy Summer program offering youth morning and afternoon sessions in June for career exploration activities across multiple technical fields.
• Basic Peace Officer Certification Academy CLEET-authorized Basic Peace Officer Certification Academy providing the certification pathway for careers in law enforcement, security, or corrections in Oklahoma.
• Nursing & Health Career Programs Health career training including Practical Nursing (LPN), Practical Nursing 1+1, Surgical Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Assisting, Health Careers Certifications, Physical Therapy Services, Veterinary Assisting, and AUA+ Pre-Nursing.
• Aviation, Automotive & Transportation Programs Transportation career training including FAA Part 147 certified Aviation Maintenance Technology (Airframe & Powerplant), Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing, Automotive Service Technology, and motorcycle safety courses.
• Construction, Manufacturing & STEM Programs Construction and manufacturing trades training including Carpentry, Electrical Trades, HVAC/R, Service Careers Maintenance, CNC Machining, Welding, Architectural/Mechanical Drafting & Design, and Engineering.
• Computer, IT & Visual Arts Programs Technology training including Cybersecurity Foundations, Cybersecurity Professional, CompTIA Network+ aligned Network Administration, Python/AI Programming, Digital Cinema, and Graphic Design.
• Cosmetology Programs Cosmetology training including Cosmetology (Adult and High School), Cosmetology Master Instructor, Esthetics, and Nail Care, with preparation for the Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology licensure exam.
• Business & Financial Services Programs Business office training including Legal Office Services (Accredited Legal Professional certification) and Medical Office Services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of graduates were employed or continued their education
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Moore Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMNTC's primary partner school district serving Moore, OK. High school students from MPS attend MNTC career programs. MNTC has an embedded Tech Representative (Brenda Grant) at each MPS high school to facilitate recruitment and application processes. Students can concurrently enroll in MNTC while attending MPS.
• Norman Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMNTC's primary partner school district serving Norman, OK. High school students from NPS attend MNTC career programs. MNTC has an embedded Tech Representative (Candice Teets) at each NPS high school to facilitate recruitment and application processes. Students can concurrently enroll in MNTC while attending NPS.
• Oklahoma CareerTechcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMNTC is part of the Oklahoma CareerTech system, which includes 29 technology center districts across Oklahoma. Oklahoma CareerTech provides curriculum frameworks, testing infrastructure, health certification coordination, and the statewide framework for career and technical education. The statewide system generates $3.5 billion annually for Oklahoma's economy.
• Oklahoma City Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical Assisting program graduates earn 28 credit hours of prior learning experience at Oklahoma City Community College, enabling seamless transfer to continue their education.
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)coreTechnology or IntegrationMNTC's Aviation Maintenance Technology program is certified under Part 147 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. The FAA approves and supervises the curriculum for Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification preparation.
• Oklahoma State Board of CosmetologycoreTechnology or IntegrationMNTC's Cosmetology program prepares students to take the Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology exam required for licensure as a cosmetologist, esthetician, or nail technician in Oklahoma.
• Oklahoma Board of NursingcoreTechnology or IntegrationMNTC's Practical Nursing program prepares students to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) through the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.
• CLEET (Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training)coreTechnology or IntegrationMNTC is a CLEET-authorized technology center providing Basic Peace Officer Certification Academy, the new route to becoming a certified basic peace officer in Oklahoma.
• Citizen Potawatomi NationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNative students pursuing Aviation Maintenance Technology, HVAC/R, CNC Machining, Practical Nursing, and some computer career programs may be eligible for stipends as well as enrollment, interviewing and career assistance through the Native American Career and Technical Education Program (NACTEP).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• WyoTech: Specialized for-profit CTE provider in automotive, diesel, and collision repair. Comparable on automotive collision repair and refinishing programs (MNTC offers I-CAR-aligned curriculum) but operates nationally rather than regionally.

Others

• CompTIA (training/partner ecosystem): Industry certification body whose CompTIA Network+, Security+, and A+ credentials are core to MNTC's IT program curriculum. Functions as an enabler/standard-setter rather than direct competitor, but increasingly offers its own learning content.

Broad incumbents

• Ivy Tech Community College: Indiana-based statewide community college system with extensive CTE programming. Useful benchmark for CTE delivery scale, workforce development contracts, and state-government funding mechanics.
• Oklahoma City Community College: Regional community college that competes with MNTC for adult learners and offers credit-bearing CTE pathways. Already a credit-articulation partner for MNTC's Medical Assisting program, making it both competitor and collaborator.
• Universal Technical Institute: National for-profit CTE provider focused on automotive, diesel, aviation maintenance, and welding. Comparable on aviation/transportation programs where MNTC holds FAA Part 147 certification; competes for adult learners willing to relocate.
• Lincoln Tech: Multi-campus for-profit CTE operator with strong overlap in healthcare, automotive, and skilled trades. Comparable program portfolio and adult-learner GTM, though primarily out-of-region for MNTC.

Direct peers

• Francis Tuttle Technology Center: Adjacent Oklahoma CareerTech technology center district serving the Oklahoma City metro area. Directly comparable as a public CTE institution with overlapping program categories (health, IT, trades) and the same statewide regulatory framework.
• Canadian Valley Technology Center: Oklahoma CareerTech technology center serving the eastern Oklahoma City region. Operates the same CTE model with multiple campuses and similar industry-aligned certification programs (health, transportation, skilled trades).
• Tulsa Technology Center: Largest technology center in the Oklahoma CareerTech system, serving the Tulsa metro. Directly comparable CTE delivery model with extensive career programs, workforce development, and FAA-style certification pathways.

Regional players

• Rose State College: Midwest City community college adjacent to MNTC's South Penn Campus. Competes for adult healthcare and IT students in the south Oklahoma City trade area and provides alternative degree pathways.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/MooreNorman
• Facebookfacebook.com/MooreNormanTech
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/moore-norman-technology-center
• Instagraminstagram.com/moorenormantech
• Xx.com/MooreNormanTech

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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