Oklahoma College of Construction Recieves Award

Suzanne just returned from agency conference in Missouri and the Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation recognized the Oklahoma College of Construction for the third year in a row for our outstanding contribution to their customers. Our customer assistance is something we value greatly here in Oklahoma. Many other schools were nominated for this award, but we were the only one to recieve it.

Another Great Graduate Testimonial

I recently received a note from one of our graduates, Johnny Rodrigiez. Here is what he had to say:

“To whom it may concern:

When I started classes at Oklahoma College of Construction I had some doubts. The one doubt that hovered over my mind was ‘will I find a job and find one quickly?’ It was less than a week and I was hired to work at an ethanol plant in Minnesota.

My wages at the plant are on a prevailing wage setup so, I was getting paid $42.75 an hour. Now every job does not pay like this but they are out there. Now if not for the College I don’t think I would be hearing things like “you’re possibly the smoothest operator I have seen in a long time”. I have the instructors in my crane course to thank for that and the school to thank for the training that aided me in landing a CAREER!!!”

When I receive testimonials from our graduates whose lives have been changed as a result of their experience at our college it just reinforces my commitment to continue to provide the best crane and heavy equipment training available in the industry.

Graduate Success Story

Tim McCleish, a recent Heavy Equipment Operations Level 3 graduate, came to our Director of Training Services, Scotty Gecks, a few days before graduation about joining the IUOE Local 234 in Des Moines, IA. He asked Scotty if he had any advice. Scotty advised him to be honest about his training and background and to emphasize that he realized he was just entry-level. Tim agreed and said he just wanted a chance. Scotty also told him that they would probably have him do some equipment tasks up front to demonstrate his skills, and that getting a job operating equipment is just as much an audition as it is an interview. The following Tuesday after Tim’s graduation he called Scotty. “You’re not going to believe this. Not only did I pass the test, which they said was journey level, but I am also starting work next Monday at $24.00 per hour,” Tim said. Tim also said the fellow who tested him told him he had seen a lot of applicants from “schools like this” but that he was the best trained he had seen. Tim’s experience is living evidence of what graduates can accomplish in the industry when they are properly trained and certified at an accredited training school, like the Oklahoma College of Construction, and other NAHETS schools. Congratulations to Tim!

NEWEST OCC FAMILY MEMBER

WELCOME BABY!!

Today, Carter Lane Lamberson was born to the proud parents Karen and Josh Lamberson. Karen is OCC’s Director of Placement Services. Carter was born on Thursday at 6:11pm weighing 8 lbs, 4oz and is 21 inches long. Of course he’s the handsomest one in the nursery with dark brown hair and Daddy’s smile.

Karen and baby are both doing well and will be in Baptist Hospital until early Sunday.