RocketSlug has officially launched. Company owners Tim Webb and Taylor Disel have had a few false starts, but they recently released the first shipment of their above-water fishing lure retrievers. Disel, a longtime fisherman, had the idea for RocketSlug after losing one too many lures in the brush surrounding his favorite fishing spot. Fed up, […]

Homemade food producers in Oklahoma can turn their passion into a bigger paycheck with the state’s new Homemade Food Freedom Act. The Homemade Food Freedom Act gives Oklahomans the ability to sell food products made in their home to retail stores, online and through third-party vendors as long as they do not have time and […]

Levi Valdois has joined Meridian Technology Center as the Executive Director of Workforce and Economic Development. In this role, Valdois will lead the school’s Workforce and Economic Development team that includes training in computers, health care, industrial systems, leadership and staff development, safety training and adult training and development. He will also oversee Meridian’s Business […]

During her time at Meridian Technology Center, Carpentry student Karlee Hagler has had a hand in building everything from cabinets to birdhouses to the walls of a home. While the skills she has learned on those projects have certainly set her up for her future, she often looks back on the memories which first inspired […]

Meridian’s No-Cost Programs Help Students Prepare for Their Future, Includes ESL Classes and Prep for Exams like the GED Julianna Thompson regrets not completing high school a few years ago. Now, though, she’s ready to take the next step. “I don’t want it to hold me back in the future.” Thompson explained. “I wanted to […]

From trims to total makeovers, Cosmetology students from Meridian Technology Center helped more than 20 Perry students get a new look. As a part of Perry Public Schools’ ongoing community benefit projects, the district recently partnered with Meridian to provide free haircuts to students. Lauren Smith, the Climate Coordinator for Perry Public Schools, works closely […]

Producing work-ready graduates is the goal of each of the 20 plus training programs at Meridian Technology Center. Instructors ensure this occurs through Business and Education Councils that include industry experts, recent graduates and current students. “I want to know if I’m setting students up for success,” explained Wayne Ford, an instructor in Meridian’s Electrical […]

When Beth Ritchie graduated from the Practical Nursing program at Meridian Technology Center in February 2021, she knew she would use her skills to make a difference in the lives of her patients. Unlike most of her classmates, though, the Perry native anticipated that most of her caregiving wouldn’t take place in local medical facilities […]

Hands-on training in real-world settings is a cornerstone of courses at Meridian Technology Center. For several students, summer proved to be a perfect time to sharpen their skills while building their résumé. Seth Weeks went from working in his classroom at Tech to working for Meridian. Weeks, a recent graduate of the Facilities Management program, […]

When school started at Meridian Technology Center on August 11, there were more than new student faces walking up and down the halls.  Meridian has several new instructors and student support staff who will bring their industry experience to the classroom. New teachers include Travis Williams and Andrea Turlington-Richmond. Williams joins Meridian as a Culinary […]