2016 Profile

Francis Tuttle Technology Center

Who we are

• Francis Tuttle Technology Center (FTTC) supports the Edmond area with meaningful training opportunities for individuals and businesses, providing economic development benefits for the community and the entire state of Oklahoma. Students include high school juniors and seniors, as well as adults who seek to improve their skill levels and earnings potential, and businesses seeking to enhance their bottom line through various training options.

• With more than 32,000 enrollments in FY15, FTTC staff take pride in meeting market demands and individual concerns with programs and services relevant for today and for tomorrow.

Who we are

• Unique programs include: Launch Pad FT, a business incubator that serves the needs of entrepreneurs starting a new venture as well as owners of early stage companies; Project HOPE, a dropout prevention and recovery program; and a new Computer Science Academy that complements the already very successful Pre-engineering and Biosciences and Medicine academies. Each serves as a statewide model to enhance economic development efforts that focus on building a stronger and more diverse workforce in Oklahoma.

• Secondary students who live in the technology center district and attend a public, private, parochial, charter or home school are eligible to attend tuition-free.

WhERE we are

• Francis Tuttle has four locations that serve the district:

• Cross Timbers, home of the Business Innovation Center – I-35 & Covell Road

• Portland Campus – 3500 N.W. 150th Street

• Rockwell Campus – 12777 N. Rockwell Avenue

• Reno Campus – 7301 W. Reno Avenue

• Additional sites serve:• Young Probationers Program – 6616 W. Melrose Lane

• Project SEARCH – Mercy and Integris Hospitals

• Infusion Programs – Deer Creek and Edmond High Schools

WhERE we are

• Project SEARCH provides programs for special needs students, helping them transition to the workplace through training and work experience at employer sites. Partner institutions include:

• Mercy Hospital – Memorial Road

• Integris Baptist Medical Center – NW Expressway

• Embedded training programs are offered through partner districts:

• Edmond Memorial

• Edmond Santa Fe

• Deer Creek

Business innovation center

• Located at the intersection of I-35 and Covell Road in Edmond, the Business Innovation Center provides a purpose-built environment in which Francis Tuttle can deliver programs and services to the Edmond area more efficiently and more comfortably.

• Personalized Business Training Services• Career Development & Personal Enrichment• Center for Municipal Excellence• Launch Pad FT Business Incubator

Our vision & mission

We have an exciting, shared vision about the Future of Learning. In pursuit of Francis Tuttle’s preferred future, we are

constantly striving to achieve our vision:

To be the first choice for programs and servicesin career and technology education.

The fundamental reason we exist is to serve our stakeholders.This is the focal point of all our efforts and our mission:

We prepare our customers for success in the workplace.

2015-16 Strategic plan

GoalsWe will continuously strive to:

1. Deliver exceptional customer experiences

2. Assess workforce needs and provide relevant programs and services

3. Optimize the utilization of our financial and physical resources, while maintaining environmental responsibility

4. Leverage the right technology at the right time to improve our programs, services, and internal operations

5. Enhance our employees’ personal capabilities and professional growth

2015-16 Strategic plan

Strategic InitiativesCollaborating for the future, we will focus on:

1. Communication & InvolvementDevelop and implement activities/processes that foster a collaborative environment.

2. Customer FocusKeep the needs of customers at the center of organizational decisions.

3. Student RecruitmentFocus our resources on the recruitment, enrollment, and retention of students.

Our core values

Our core values are what we strive to live by every day and help guide the decisions we make. It is through

these behaviors that we achieve our vision and mission.

SERVICE“We care about our customers

and take pride in our community through acts of service.”

TRUST“We value honesty and integrity,

keep our commitments, and pledge to do the right thing.” ASPIRATION

“We seek excellence through visionary thinking, embracing

change and taking risks.”

RESPECT“We regard every individual as a person of worth, dignity and value.”

RESPONSIBILITY“We are accountable in the way we respond to each other, our community and our environment.”

enrollment

Student enrollments at Francis Tuttle are categorized into three primary training areas that are reported on a statewide basis. Career Training Programs, Adult and Career Development Classes and Business and Industry Training, are offered in a variety of formats, time frames, and locations.

FY 15 Enrollments

Career Training Programs 3,276

Business and Industry Training 18,254

Adult and Career Development Classes 11,357

TOTAL: 32,887

Career training

• Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

• Architecture & Construction

• Arts, A/V Technology & Communications

• Business, Management & Administration

• Health Sciences

• Hospitality & Tourism

• Human Services

• Information Technology

• Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

• Manufacturing

• Marketing, Sales & Services

• Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

• Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Francis Tuttle offers 41 programs based in the career clusters of:

Career training

• Comp TIA; A+; and Net+

• Oracle Certified Associate

• MCSE and MCSA

• Cisco Certifications

• Certified Technician in Orthotics (CTO) & Prosthetics (CTP) and Certified Pedorthist (C.ped)

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RPT)

• Automotive Service Excellence Certifications

• Instrumentation, Systems & Automation’s Certified Control System

Upon completion of career training programs, studentsare prepared for industry certifications, including:

Career training

• American Association of Medical Assistants

• Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

• Microsoft IT Academy

• National Association for Education of Young Children

• National Automotive Technician Education Foundation

• National Commission of Orthotic & Prosthetic Education

• National Institute for Metal Working Skills

• Oklahoma Board of Nursing

• Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology

• Oracle Academic Initiative

The majority of Francis Tuttle’s Career Training Programs are accredited by state and national agencies such as:

Career development & Personal enrichment

Classes are available in different formats, timeframes, and locations to meet the varying needs of busy adults. These range from professional continuing education for licensing requirements, to personal and professional development, to special interests and crafts. Times vary from daytime to evening and weekends. Classes are offered at each of Francis Tuttle’s three campuses.

More than 1,200 career development and personal enrichment classes were offered during FY 15.

Examples of these classes include:• Real Estate Continuing Education• Insurance Licensing Preparation and Continuing Education• Investment and Financial Planning• Computer Technology• Spanish for Healthcare Professionals

Business & industry services

The Business and Industry Services team (BIS) at Francis Tuttle supports individual entrepreneurs and Fortune 500 companies alike, who rely on Francis Tuttle as their training partner. With a primary goal to help businesses meet and exceed expectations, the BIS team served more than 400 companies in 2014-2015 in training courses, workshops, and seminars, customized to meet the specific needs for each individual business and organization. From training for new technologies, to strategic planning for business ventures, to specialized safety training for the unique hazards of the workplace, the BIS team offers services to develop, enhance and ensure the success of local businesses.

Some of the companies and organizations served by BIS in FY15 included: City of Edmond, University of Central Oklahoma, Nestlé Purina Pet Care Company, Pelco Products, Inc., Petra Industries, LLC, Borg Warner, Schlumberger, Oklahoma Energy Resources Board (OERB), and International Environmental Corporation (IEC).

Partnerships

Francis Tuttle proudly fosters mutually beneficial, win-win partnerships with many educational, business and community organizations to determine the best long-term strategies to meet both current and future demands. Some of our partners are listed below:• Advisory committees – each of Francis Tuttle’s Career Training Programs

has an advisory committee comprised of representatives from their industry

• Center for Municipal Excellence – In partnership with the City of Edmond, FTTC provides training for Oklahoma municipalities that results in improved efficiencies and cost savings

• Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance – Francis Tuttle sponsors an onsite Manufacturing Extension Agent

Partner Schools – High school students from the following districts may attend Francis Tuttle tuition-free: Cashion, Crescent, Deer Creek, Edmond, Putnam City, and Western Heights.

Partnerships

Chambers of Commerce – Francis Tuttle works with the following organizations to help develop beneficial business and community relationships.

• Black Chamber of Commerce• Deer Creek Chamber of Commerce• Edmond Chamber of Commerce• Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce• Hispanic Chamber of Commerce• Northwest Chamber of Commerce• South Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce• The State Chamber of Commerce

Community service

Students and staff at Francis Tuttle take part in a number of activities each year in support of worthy causes. Projects in which students and staff, along with the task force, Francis Tuttle Partners and Friends, participated this past year included:

• Christmas Assistance• Francis Tuttle Food Drive• LEGO League competition• School Supply Drive• Special Olympics• United Way

Get to know us

We invite you to visit any of Francis Tuttle’s locations

Call us at 717.7799 to schedule a site visit

Visit us online at francistuttle.edufor more information