2018 Profile - Francis Tuttle Technology Center - Edmond Economic Development Authority

2018 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 almost 36,000 enrollments in FY17, 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; three college prep
  career academies: Biosciences and Medicine; Computer Science;
  and Pre-engineering; and a new joint initiative with the University
  of Central Oklahoma, which places a Francis Tuttle advisor on
  the UCO campus to provide career training guidance and
  resources. Each of these unique programs 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 NW. 150th Street
  • Rockwell Campus – 12777 N. Rockwell Avenue
  • Reno Campus – 7301 W. Reno Avenue
    • A building expansion project is underway at Reno

• Planning is underway for the future Edmond Campus
  • Property is located on Danforth Road, between Sooner Road and
    Coltrane Road

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

• Off-campus, high school 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 and 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 services
              in 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.

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                                     RESPECT
  “We care about our customers                                    “We regard every individual as
and take pride in our community                                   a person of worth, dignity
         through acts of service.”                                and value.”

                        TRUST                                      RESPONSIBILITY
“We value honesty and integrity,                                   “We are accountable in the way
    keep our commitments, and                                      we respond to each other, our
   pledge to do the right thing.”           ASPIRATION             community and our
                                      “We seek excellence through environment.”
                                     visionary thinking, embracing
                                        change and taking risks.”

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 17 Enrollments
Career Training Programs                          3,319
Business and Industry Training                   19,258
Adult and Career Development Classes             13,095
TOTAL:                                           35,672

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

• Agriculture, Food & Natural        • Information Technology
  Resources
                                     • Law, Public Safety, Corrections
• Architecture & Construction          & Security
• Arts, A/V Technology &
  Communications                     • Manufacturing

• Business, Management &             • Marketing, Sales & Services
  Administration
                                     • Science, Technology,
• Health Sciences                      Engineering & Mathematics
• Hospitality & Tourism
                                     • Transportation, Distribution &
• Human Services                       Logistics

Career training
      Upon completion of career training programs, students
    are prepared for multiple industry certifications, including:
• Comp TIA; A+; and Net+              • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• Oracle Certified Associate          • Registered Respiratory Therapist
                                        (RPT)
• MCSE and MCSA
                                      • Automotive Service Excellence
• Cisco Certifications                  Certifications

• Certified Technician in Orthotics   • Instrumentation, Systems &
  (CTO) & Prosthetics (CTP) and         Automation’s Certified Control
  Certified Pedorthist (C.ped)          System

Career training
 The majority of Francis Tuttle’s Career Training Programs are
      accredited by state and national agencies such as:
• American Association of Medical    • National Commission of Orthotic
  Assistants                           & Prosthetic Education

• Commission on Accreditation of     • National Institute for Metal
  Allied Health Education Programs     Working Skills

• Microsoft IT Academy               • Oklahoma Board of Nursing

• National Association for           • Oklahoma State Board of
  Education of Young Children          Cosmetology

• National Automotive Technician     • Oracle Academic Initiative
  Education Foundation

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 17.
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 892 companies in 2016-2017 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 FY17
  included: City of Edmond, University of Central Oklahoma, Nestlé
  Purina Petcare Company, Pelco Products, Inc., Oklahoma Energy
  Resources Board (OERB), Jetta Corporation, Citizens Bank of
  Edmond, Hobby Lobby, NBC Bank, UE Manufacturing, and
  Centek Group.

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 Oklahoma City 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.edu
       for more information