Kiamichi Tech provides career and workforce training for learners at every stage. High school students gain hands-on experience exploring career pathways, while adult learners can build practical skills aligned with today’s job market. We also provide customized workforce training for local employers and lifelong learning opportunities for community members.
High School Students
High school students explore CareerTech programs that combine classroom learning with hands-on experience. These programs help students earn industry-recognized certifications, build practical and applicable skills and gain exposure to in-demand career pathways. Students graduate with a clearer sense of direction and a competitive edge as they plan their next steps.
Adult Learners
Adult learners can build new skills, change career paths, or move forward professionally through flexible education and training options. Short-term certification programs and industry-specific courses make it possible to earn credentials that support higher wages, greater job stability, and long-term career growth, while still fitting into the realities of work and family life.
Local Businesses
Local businesses partner with Kiamichi Tech to enhance their workforce through tailored training, employee skills upgrades and industry partnerships. These initiatives help employers cultivate talent, retain staff and respond efficiently to changing workforce needs, ensuring business success in southeast Oklahoma.
Community Members
Community members can engage in lifelong learning, certification programs and continuing education classes that promote personal and professional development. These opportunities help individuals stay competitive, grow skills and contribute to a stronger, more resilient community.
Since 1968, Kiamichi Tech has provided CareerTech education across southeast Oklahoma. Through multiple campuses, hands-on training and strong employer partnerships, we prepare students and adult learners for in-demand careers while supporting the region’s workforce and economic growth.
Our impact is measured by outcomes that matter, not just enrollment numbers. Career placement, industry-recognized credentials, workforce readiness, higher wages and employer satisfaction across southeast Oklahoma are all reflective of the strength of our approach.
2,183 full-time students
93% positive placement rate
$20.66 average first-year hourly wage of graduates
17,563 short-term course enrollments
669 local businesses served
Student success is at the heart of everything we do. Kiamichi Tech graduates secure employment, advance in their careers and contribute to their communities. These stories show how hands-on training and industry alignment lead to real-world results.
Stay informed with the latest news, student achievements, program announcements and district updates from across Kiamichi Tech.
October 9, 2026
Kiamichi Tech has started construction on a new Welding Systems Training Center at the Atoka campus, marking a significant investment in workforce development and career training opportunities for
September 17, 2026
Don't miss your chance to own a one-of-a-kind tiny home while supporting the next generation of skilled trades professionals.
September 2, 2026
Kiamichi Tech is proud to announce that Austin Clark, Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Specialist at the Durant Campus, has been selected as a 2026 NextGen Under 30 Award honoree.
August 19, 2026
As the new Electrical Technology training facility takes shape on Kiamichi Tech's Durant campus, it is more than steel, concrete and conduit coming together. It's a full-circle moment.
