What Chisholm Trail Technology Center does

Chisholm Trail Technology Center (CTTC) is a public technology center school district headquartered in Omega, Oklahoma, accredited by the Oklahoma State Board of Education and the Oklahoma State Board of Career and Technology Education (OBCTE). Established around 1995 and operating for over 30 years, CTTC is one of 29 technology centers in the Oklahoma system and serves high school students and adult learners across Blaine, Custer, Dewey, and Kingfisher counties through an exclusive sending-school pipeline with five partner districts (Dover, Kingfisher, Lomega, Thomas-Fay-Custer, and Watonga). The institution delivers ten full-time career and technical education programs — Automotive Service Technology, Construction Trades, Electrical Trades, Health Careers Certification, Information Technology and Networking, Practical Nursing (LPN), Pre-Engineering, Welding, Cosmetology, and Multimedia Design and Business Technology — with curricula aligned to nationally recognized standards (ASE, Cisco Networking Academy, PLTW, NCLEX-PN, MSF).

CTTC's operating model is a hybrid of public education and workforce development. In-district high school students attend tuition-free, while adult learners are charged $2.00 per credit hour (in-district) or $4.00 per credit hour (out-of-district), supplemented by program-specific fees for books, supplies, uniforms, certification exams, and clinical kits. Additional revenue streams include short-term courses such as the $220-per-student Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider Course, CDL Class A training delivered in partnership with Central Technology Center, paid testing services (HiSET, HESI A2, professional certifications), and federal/state financial aid disbursements (Pell Grants, OTAG, Oklahoma's Promise). The center operates with approximately 25 employees, a five-member elected Board of Education, and Principal/Site Director Shannon Grimes, reporting a 96% student completion rate and a 93% placement rate into employment or further education.

Name

Chisholm Trail Technology Center

Legal name

Chisholm Trail Technology Center

Website

https://cttc.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Chisholm Trail Technology Center is a public Oklahoma technology center school district in Omega offering ten career and technical education programs — including automotive, construction, electrical, health careers, IT/networking, practical nursing, welding, and pre-engineering — to high school students and adult learners across four central Oklahoma counties via five partner sending schools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Career and Technical Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Computer Training (611420), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical & Digital Skills Training (BPACANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Infrastructure, Networking & Systems Administration Training (BPAEANAJ), Vendor/Authorized Certification Training (Microsoft/AWS/Cisco, etc.) (BPAEANAA)

Keywords

• Career technical education
• Vocational training programs
• Workforce skills training
• Healthcare career training
• Trade and industry certifications

Headquarters

HQ city

Omega

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Adult Student Tuition: Adult students pay tuition based on residency status. In-district adults pay $2.00 per credit hour, while out-of-district adults pay $4.00 per credit hour.
2. Program Fee Revenue: Additional revenue from program costs including books, supplies, uniforms, background checks, certification testing fees, and kit costs for various programs.
3. Short-Term Course Fees: Revenue from short-term professional development courses such as motorcycle safety training ($220 per course), CDL training, and continuing education programs.
4. Testing Services: Revenue from providing various certification and licensure testing services including HiSET, HESI, and various professional certification exams.
5. Federal and State Financial Aid: Participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs including Pell Grants, Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant (OTAG), and Oklahoma's Promise (OHLAP) scholarship programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Chisholm Trail Technology Center is a public career and technology education center that delivers hands-on, industry-aligned training through ten full-time programs (Automotive Service Technology, Construction Trades, Electrical Trades, Health Careers Certification, Information Technology and Networking, Practical Nursing, Pre-Engineering, Welding, Cosmetology, and Multimedia Design and Business Technology) for high school students and adult learners. The center also provides Business and Industry Services including CDL Class A training, Motorcycle Safety Training, Testing Services, and Workforce Trainings, plus free adult education/GED preparation courses.

Product overview

Chisholm Trail Technology Center (CTTC) is an educational institution offering vocational and career-focused training programs, not a commercial software product company. Its portfolio consists of ten full-time career programs for high school students and adults: Automotive Service Technology, Construction Trades, Electrical Trades, Health Careers Certification, Information Technology and Networking, Practical Nursing (LPN), Pre-Engineering, Welding, Cosmetology, and Multimedia Design and Business Technology. These programs provide hands-on training aligned with industry standards (ASE, Cisco, PLTW) and prepare students for certifications and employment. Additionally, CTTC offers Business and Industry Services including CDL training, Motorcycle Safety Training, Testing Services, and Adult Education/GED preparation courses. The institution is accredited by the Oklahoma State Board of Education and Oklahoma State Board of Career and Technology Education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Automotive Service Technology Two-year, 995-hour ASE-aligned automotive repair program providing hands-on instruction in diagnostic work, mechanical training, and customer-based repair scenarios, with preparation for up to 8 ASE entry-level certification exams. Targets high school students and adults pursuing automotive careers.
• Construction Trades Two-year, 960-hour program preparing students for careers in residential, commercial, and industrial construction, covering jobsite safety, OSHA standards, blueprint reading, framing, cabinetmaking, and finish carpentry.
• Electrical Trades 1,000-hour program preparing students for careers in the electrical industry through classroom instruction and hands-on laboratory experiences covering electrical theory, distribution systems, wiring methods, motor controls, blueprint reading, and National Electrical Code.
• Health Careers Certification Program providing introduction to healthcare for high school students and adults, including medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, basic patient care, phlebotomy, clinical assisting, and multi-skilled patient support. High school tracks include Certified Healthcare Provider, Advanced Healthcare Provider, and Advanced Nurse Aide (480 hrs each); adult tracks include Medical Assistant and Multi-Skilled Aide (600 hrs each).
• Information Technology and Networking Hands-on IT education program using Cisco Networking Academy and TestOut platforms with two tracks: Computer Network Technician (1020 hours) and Network Security Professional (1260 hours). Prepares students for CompTIA A, Security, and Cisco CCNA certifications.
• Practical Nursing (LPN) Comprehensive 1360-hour training program for adults preparing for Licensed Practical Nurse careers, combining classroom instruction, simulation lab practice, and supervised clinical experiences covering anatomy/physiology, pharmacology, IV therapy, and patient care. Approved by Oklahoma Board of Nursing; prepares students for the NCLEX-PN licensure exam.
• Pre-Engineering Two-year Project Lead The Way (PLTW)-based curriculum preparing students for engineering and STEM pathways. Year 1: Introduction to Engineering Design (240 hrs); Year 2: Principles of Engineering (240 hrs), with applied mathematics and physics coursework.
• Welding Two-year program developing technical knowledge and workplace skills for welding, fabrication, manufacturing, and construction careers, covering SMAW, GMAW/MIG, FCAW, and GTAW/TIG welding processes, blueprint reading, fabrication, and oxyfuel/plasma cutting.
• Cosmetology Cosmetology program preparing students for careers in the beauty industry, providing classroom instruction, supervised hands-on salon experiences, and mentorship for developing the technical skills and professionalism needed for state licensure.
• Multimedia Design and Business Technology Program covering multimedia design and business technology skills for students interested in creative and digital fields.
• Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A Training CDL Class A training delivered at a facility north of Watonga in partnership with Central Technology Center, providing classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training for individuals pursuing commercial driving careers.
• Motorcycle Safety Training Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Basic Rider Course combining a 3-hour online eCourse with two full days of in-person training (5 hours classroom and 10 hours on-motorcycle riding) at $220 per course. Also serves as a permit testing site for Class D and Motorcycle licenses. Class size limited to 8 students.
• Testing Services Testing center offering various certification and licensure exams including DPS testing, HiSET, HESI A2, and professional certifications through HPCP (Health & Professional Certification Project), plus proctoring services for university tests.
• Adult Education / GED Preparation Free, self-paced High School Equivalency (GED or HiSET) courses offered to the community, with daytime classes at CTTC in Omega and evening classes held at partner locations in Kingfisher, Fairview, and Watonga.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% student completion rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dover Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSending school partner providing students for enrollment in CTTC career and technical education programs. Students from Dover attend CTTC for hands-on training and industry certification preparation.
• Kingfisher SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSending school partner and location for evening adult education classes. Students from Kingfisher attend CTTC programs while also hosting GED preparation courses.
• Lomega SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSending school partner providing students for enrollment in CTTC career and technical education programs.
• Thomas-Fay-Custer SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSending school partner providing students for enrollment in CTTC career and technical education programs.
• Watonga Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSending school partner and location for evening adult education classes. Students from Watonga attend CTTC programs while hosting GED preparation courses.
• Central Technology CentercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Central Technology Center to offer CDL Class A training. Central Tech provides classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training coordination while CTTC hosts the training facility near Watonga.
• iCare Urgent Care of KingfisherminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical rotation site partner for Health Careers program. Adult Medical Assistants and Phlebotomy students complete supervised clinical experiences at this facility.
• Kingfisher ClinicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical rotation site partner for Health Careers program. Students gain real-world healthcare experience under supervision at this clinical setting.
• Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma (DLO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical rotation partner for phlebotomy and medical assisting students. Provides supervised clinical experiences for hands-on laboratory training.
• Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF)coreTechnology or IntegrationNational organization providing research-based Rider Education and Training System (RETS) curriculum. CTTC is an MSF-recognized training provider delivering Basic Rider Course and other motorcycle safety programs.
• Oklahoma Board of NursingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegulatory body that approves CTTC's Practical Nursing program and authorizes graduates to take the NCLEX-PN licensure exam.
• Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level accrediting body and regulatory authority for Oklahoma technology centers. Authorizes CTTC's eligibility to offer federal financial aid through the Oklahoma State Board of Career and Technology Education.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Canadian Valley Technology Center: An Oklahoma technology center serving adjacent central-Oklahoma counties with a similar mix of full-time trade programs (welding, nursing, IT, automotive) and adult/short-term courses. Directly comparable in mission, regulatory structure, and student segments.
• Francis Tuttle Technology Center: A larger Oklahoma technology center serving the Oklahoma City metro area with a comparable portfolio of career programs, industry certifications, and workforce-development services. Comparable in regulatory structure and program design, though operating at greater scale.
• Central Technology Center: A fellow Oklahoma technology center that directly partners with CTTC on CDL Class A training near Watonga. Operates the same Oklahoma CTE system and serves overlapping populations in central Oklahoma with comparable short-term and full-time career programs.
• Northwest Technology Center: An Oklahoma technology center that hosts CTTC's evening adult education classes in Fairview. Operates under the same state CTE accreditation model, serves a neighboring rural region, and offers a comparable mix of trade and technical programs.

Broad incumbents

• Universal Technical Institute (UTI): A national for-profit provider of technician training in automotive, diesel, welding, and industrial fields. Comparable to CTTC's automotive and welding programs in curriculum content and certification prep, but operates as a multi-campus commercial incumbent rather than a public CTE provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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