WTC Partners in Progress business awards and celebration

On Feb. 21, 27 businesses were recognized for outstanding contributions to the improvement, promotion, development and progress of career and technology centers in Oklahoma at the annual Partners in Progress celebration. Awards were presented by the Oklahoma Association of Career and Technology Education (OkACTE) and the Oklahoma Association of Technology Centers (OATC).

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