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				<title><![CDATA[From Horticulture to State Office: Mariela Ocampo-Guzman Elected SkillsUSA State Officer]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mariela Ocampo-Guzman discovered SkillsUSA in MATC's horticulture program as a high schooler. Now the Lexington graduate is one of four students elected to lead it statewide.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:59:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Advantage Day Connects Students with Industry Professionals]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[First-year full-time students learned what it takes to land a job and stand out at work from local industry professionals during Advantage Day on Oct. 15.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:59:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[District 8 Hub Store Open at MATC]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students at Mid-America Technology Center (MATC) now have access to meals, clothing and classroom supplies through the new District 8 Hub Store, made possible by an $84,000 donation from CVR Energy. The store is designed to help students meet everyday needs so they can focus on learning and preparing for their futures.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:28:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MATC Celebrates Statewide Recognition at Oklahoma CareerTech Summit]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mid-America Technology Center returned from the 59th Annual Oklahoma CareerTech Summit with multiple statewide recognitions, reaffirming the district's commitment to excellence, leadership, and innovation in career and technical education. The Oklahoma CareerTech Summit brings together CareerTech professionals from across the state to collaborate, share best practices, celebrate excellence, and prepare for the upcoming school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:16:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mid-America Technology Center Students Earn National Recognition at SkillsUSA and HOSA Competitions]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:56:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Honoring Legacy, Supporting Students: Scholarships at Mid-America Technology Center]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mid-America Technology Center is proud to recognize two scholarships that honor the legacy of individuals who made a lasting impact on students and the skilled trades. These scholarships not only celebrate their lives but also provide meaningful support to students as they begin their careers.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:36:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Broadband Student Lands High-Paying Career Opportunity]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Broadband student Aiden Damron turned a conversation at Mid-America Technology Center's Career Fair into a career opportunity with SRI Telecom.

Read Aiden's story to learn how CareerTech helped him enter one of today's fastest-growing industries—and discover where that opportunity is taking him.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:03:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MATC CARPENTRY HOUSE IS LIVE!]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:37:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CNC Machinist Program Receives $16,000 from Gene Haas Foundation]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students in Mid-America Technology Center’s CNC Machinist program are entering the workforce better prepared thanks to a $16,000 contribution from the Gene Haas Foundation.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:48:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[OPEN HOUSE]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tour our classrooms and shops, meet our instructors and students, and get an up-close look at the hands-on training happening across campus. 
Bring the family and come see what our students have been working on!

📅 Thursday, September 10
⏰ 6–7:30 PM | Come & Go]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:03:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hired on the Spot!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Industrial Automation student Jose Molina Llanas says his experience as a Mid-America Technology Center Student Ambassador helped him develop the confidence and professional skills that led to a job offer at ALK OKC Allergy Supplies, Inc.
Read Jose's story and learn how leadership opportunities at Mid-America help students become career-ready before graduation.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:25:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Annual Notice of Non-Discrimination]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:52:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2026 Practical Nursing Program Graduates!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[They did it!
After months of rigorous coursework, clinical training, testing, and perseverance, these students have completed MidAmerica Technology Center's Practical Nursing program.
We celebrate their achievement, their dedication, and the future they are stepping into as healthcare professionals.
Congratulations, graduates. Your hard work has paid off, and we couldn't be more proud.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:22:00 -0500</pubDate>
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