Ponca City, OK —— Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) is proud to announce that Markesha Duggan, Adult Training & Development Coordinator (AT&D), and Jenn Miller, Leadership Development Coordinator, have successfully completed the Business and Industry Certification Program (BISCP) through Oklahoma CareerTech. This professional development program is designed specifically to provide information, training, and resources for new hires within the CareerTech system, particularly those employed at local technology centers within the past 18 months. However, participation is open to any CareerTech professional seeking to broaden their understanding and capabilities within the system.
The BISCP aims to develop and train technology center representatives to serve effectively as Business and Industry Services Coordinators. Through this program, participants are equipped with the tools necessary to meet the workforce training needs of Oklahomans more effectively and to contribute meaningfully to economic development within their regions. The curriculum includes essential topics such as the structure and mission of the Oklahoma CareerTech System, team building strategies, results-based intervention implementation, performance consulting and needs assessment techniques, marketing of services to both internal and external stakeholders, communication skill development, and compliance with ODCTE documentation and data reporting requirements.
The completion of this program by Duggan and Miller reflects Pioneer Tech’s ongoing commitment to professional excellence and continuous improvement in serving the educational and workforce development needs of the community. Their achievement not only enhances the capabilities of PTC’s Business and Industry Services team but also contributes to building a strong human resource network across the CareerTech system.
For more information about Pioneer Technology Center’s Business and Industry Services or Adult Training & Development programs, visit www.pioneertech.edu.
Pictured left to right, Patrick Clanin (OKCareerTech), Molly Kyler (Executive Director of Business and Industry Services), Jenn Miller (Leadership Development Coordinator), Markesha Duggan (AT&D Coordinator), and Lori Laufer (OKCareerTech).
