Tech Times

What does it really take to turn a creative spark into a career? In this episode of the Tech Times podcast, we sit down with Visual Graphics instructor Tim Lange at Tulsa Tech’s Riverside campus to explore the world of commercial art, from logos and packaging to brochures and book covers.

Ever had a rattle in your car that no one could explain? On this episode of the Tech Times podcast we talk with automotive instructor Jacob DiSanza. In this episode, he break down what a modern service technician actually does and why diagnosing a problem is often harder than fixing it.

On this episode of the Tech Times podcast we celebrate Manufacturing Month, and what a better guest to talk all things making than CNC instructor Aaron Polliard. Hear how CNC machinist help make our world go and the opportunities for success.

On this episode of the Tech Times podcast Carpentry instructor Bob Krahn walks us through a program where students frame, roof, side, and finish an entire structure in a single year, layer by layer.

 Bob shares stories from his 34 years running a construction company, why the humble skill saw beats every power tool in the shop, and how safety training turns intimidation into confidence.

After a tornado struck Tulsa Tech's Peoria Campus, the community rallied — relocating all 550 students and 60 staff to new homes within just two weeks. We talk with Deputy Superintendent/COO Dr. Scott Williams and Peoria Campus Director Dwayne Gardner about what's next. Hear how Tulsa Tech is turning a devastating setback into an opportunity honoring Peoria's history and heart while creating a state-of-the-art, flexible campus built to grow alongside evolving industries and workforce needs. 

In honor of Workforce Development Month, we sit down with Dr. Matt Litterell, Executive Director of Workforce and Economic Development, to talk about how the district helps employers close the skills gap. Topics include surging demand in the skilled trades, the Advanced Air Mobility and Industrial Maintenance program, customized training for businesses big and small, and a first look at Tulsa Tech's new Apprenticeship Training Center.

On this episode of the Tech Times podcast we sit down with Superintendent and CEO Dr. Steve Tiger to find out what he looks forward to most at the start of the year along with new updates on the Career Education Center, Peoria Campus and what he is hearing from business and industry partners. Plus, do not miss his advice for all students, faculty and the rest public.

On this episode of the Tech Times Podcast we chat with Superintendent and CEO Dr. Steve Tiger to discuss 60 years of career training and what comes next for Tulsa Tech.

On this episode of the Tech Times podcast we visits Edison Preparatory High School to chat with Foundations of Engineering instructor Leslie Thornburgh. She breaks down how a one-hour elective is changing the way students experience math and science through 3D printing, robotics, solar car races, and real-world problem solving.

In this episode of the Tech Times Podcast we sit down with Robert Neil, electrical trades instructor at Tulsa Tech's Sand Springs campus, to pull back the curtain on a career path that's in serious demand. From OSHA safety certifications and mastering wire colors to live work projects see what our students are mastering. Plus find out how he made his way to a career in the electrical trades.