OTC Automotive Students Prepare to Fix Tulsa Trolley

PR Log (Press Release) – Nov 03, 2009 – Tulsa, OK

Oklahoma Technical College’s automotive students gear up to fix an icon of Tulsa, the T-Town Trolley.  OTC was approached by the owners of T-Town Trolley for a request to make the non-running trolley, operable again. In exchange for the class project, OTC will have three months of advertising. The 5.9 Cummings Diesel Engine will be worked on by the automotive students interested in diesel work.

“The students are excited for the Tulsa Trolley,” said Academic Department Head Melvin White.  “This project allows all students interested in diesel work to get involved and learn.”  

Oklahoma Technical College believes that our value in the community is measured by the students’ success. We continue through our mission to accomplish this by providing educational opportunity for our students through our commitment to the needs of the industry; therefore, we are dedicated to the accomplishments to the following objectives:

MISSION

As a technical private institution of higher learning, the Mission of Oklahoma Technical College is to provide students with the necessary academic, vocational and interpersonal skills required for successful employment and lifelong learning in a rapidly changing and technologically oriented global industry.  

   * To provide specialized educational services to provide graduates with competitive technical skills
   * To provide in-depth education in technical programs for the direct entry of the graduate into the job market
   * To assist employers by providing entry-level employees who are education in the skills that meet the needs of the industry
   * To assist the graduate on a local and national level in securing gainful employment in their chosen in industry in addition to future positions according the graduate’s abilities, interests and skills