Program Description

The Service Technology Program offers students training opportunities in several fields such as building maintenance, grounds and lawn care, equipment maintenance, equipment operation, and safety. Students
will learn the skills necessary to succeed in a service occupation. Activities will include work experiences in the classroom and workshop as well as on-campus training or training in private industry.

Length of Program

Service Technology is a 1 year, full-day program or a 2 year, half-day program for a total of 1050 hours.

Eligible Students

This program is open to secondary as well as post-secondary students.

College Credit

College credit is not currently available for this program.

Certifications

Certifications available from this program include:

• Florist Assistant
• Turf Technician
• Nursery Technician
• Cashier
• Cold Food/Prep Cook
• Hot Food/Prep Cook
• Kitchen Assistant
• Manager
• Server

Career Opportunities

The following career opportunities are possible after completing the program:

• Custodian
• Facility Maintenance
• Landscape/Lawn Care Maintenance
• Restaurant Worker
• Warehouse Worker
• Greenhouse Employee
• Numerous other jobs in the service industry
  

Helpful Attributes

The following skills are not necessary but would allow the student to progress more quickly to achieve success:

• Positive attitude
• Dependability
• Social skills
• Basic computer skills
• Basic math skills
• Basic reading skills
• Basic writing skills
• Good motor skills

Student Organizations

The students are encouraged to participate in the SkillsUSA-VICA organization which promotes leadership development and skill competition at the state and national levels.

Contact Information

For more information about the Service Technology program at the Alva campus, contact Mrs. Margaret Goss at 580.327.0344.

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Students Win First Place at State Contest

The SkillsUSA State Convention was held April 24-26, 2008, in Tulsa. Participating in the Job Readiness event from Northwest Technology Center, Alva campus were Ray Holcom and Rick Adams. Holcom participated in the Job Readiness Hard Surface Maintenance contest and was awarded first place and a gold medal. Adams participated in the Job Readiness Prepared Speech event and was also awarded first place and a gold medal. Both students were recognized on stage at the awards ceremony Friday evening held at the Mabee Center at Oral Roberts University. Adams was also recognized as a member of the National Technical Honor Society.

Ray Holcom and Rick Adams are presented with Gold Medals from Tim Lawrence, National Director, Skills USA.

Student Wins Medal at State Contest

Amee Shafer is an adult student in the Service Technology program at Northwest Technology Center Alva Campus.  Shafer participated in the Job Readiness contest help in conjunction with the State Skills USA contest help in Stillwater on Friday, March 28. Amee competed in the Child Care Aide contest and was awarded third place. She received a certificate and medal. Amee is the daughter of Judy and David Weaver.

Students Make Centennial Cake

Students in the Service Technology program at the Alva Campus made a cake in celebration of the Oklahoma Centennial celebration. They served the cake to the student body on Thursday, November 15.

Students pictured above with cake are (left to right): Ray Holcom, Brandon Johnson, Seth Haltom, Brady Williams, and Rick Adams. Not pictured is their instructor, Mrs. Margaret Goss.

Service Technology Students Compete at Contest

Three students from the Alva Campus Service Technology program competed at the State SkillsUSA contest at Stillwater in April. Wendi Beason placed third in Child Care and was awarded a medal and a certificate. Rick Adams competed in Financial Fitness. Margaret Cox competed in Laundry Folding. Their instructor is Margaret Goss.