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Tech Times

Hosted by Tulsa Tech

Episodes

84

Latest episode

Oct 2026

Language

EN-US

About the show

Get the latest news from the Tulsa Tech district and learn how we are impacting the region.

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October 28, 2026Episode 643 min

From Lube Tech to Master Certified: Training the Next Generation of Mechanics

Ever had a rattle in your car that no one could explain? On this episode of the Tech Times podcast we talk with automotive instructor Jacob DiSanza. In this episode, he break down what a modern service technician actually does and why diagnosing a problem is often harder than fixing it.

October 14, 2026Episode 519 min

"We Make Stuff" Inside the World of Machining

On this episode of the Tech Times podcast we celebrate Manufacturing Month, and what a better guest to talk all things making than CNC instructor Aaron Polliard. Hear how CNC machinist help make our world go and the opportunities for success.

September 30, 2026Episode 428 min

Built from the Ground Up for a Great Career

On this episode of the Tech Times podcast Carpentry instructor Bob Krahn walks us through a program where students frame, roof, side, and finish an entire structure in a single year, layer by layer. Bob shares stories from his 34 years running a construction company, why the humble skill saw beats every power tool in the shop, and how safety training turns intimidation into confidence.

September 10, 2026Episode 323 min

Rebuilding Peoria and Honoring Its History

After a tornado struck Tulsa Tech's Peoria Campus, the community rallied — relocating all 550 students and 60 staff to new homes within just two weeks. We talk with Deputy Superintendent/COO Dr. Scott Williams and Peoria Campus Director Dwayne Gardner about what's next. Hear how Tulsa Tech is turning a devastating setback into an opportunity honoring Peoria's history and heart while creating a state-of-the-art, flexible campus built to grow alongside evolving industries and workforce needs.

September 3, 2026Episode 234 min

Closing the Skills Gap: Inside Tulsa Tech's Workforce Development Mission

In honor of Workforce Development Month, we sit down with Dr. Matt Litterell, Executive Director of Workforce and Economic Development, to talk about how the district helps employers close the skills gap. Topics include surging demand in the skilled trades, the Advanced Air Mobility and Industrial Maintenance program, customized training for businesses big and small, and a first look at Tulsa Tech's new Apprenticeship Training Center.

August 24, 2026Episode 129 min

A New Year and Answering the Call of Industry

On this episode of the Tech Times podcast we sit down with Superintendent and CEO Dr. Steve Tiger to find out what he looks forward to most at the start of the year along with new updates on the Career Education Center, Peoria Campus and what he is hearing from business and industry partners. Plus, do not miss his advice for all students, faculty and the rest public.

June 4, 2026Episode 2021 min

Putting a Bow on 60 Years

On this episode of the Tech Times Podcast we chat with Superintendent and CEO Dr. Steve Tiger to discuss 60 years of career training and what comes next for Tulsa Tech.

May 20, 2026Episode 1925 min

Robots, 3D Printers, and Solar Car Races — This Class Has It All

On this episode of the Tech Times podcast we visits Edison Preparatory High School to chat with Foundations of Engineering instructor Leslie Thornburgh. She breaks down how a one-hour elective is changing the way students experience math and science through 3D printing, robotics, solar car races, and real-world problem solving.

May 6, 2026Episode 1828 min

Flip the Switch: A Career in Electrical Trades

In this episode of the Tech Times Podcast we sit down with Robert Neil, electrical trades instructor at Tulsa Tech's Sand Springs campus, to pull back the curtain on a career path that's in serious demand. From OSHA safety certifications and mastering wire colors to live work projects see what our students are mastering. Plus find out how he made his way to a career in the electrical trades.

April 21, 2026Episode 1719 min

A New Program, Serving New Students

On this episode of the Tech Times Podcast we chat with Owasso Campus Director Dr. Leslie Clark and Assistant Director Angela Davis about the new Service Careers: Food Service Assistant Program headed to the campus this fall.

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