Editor’s Note: Congratulations to all area graduates!
WILBURTON, Okla. – Kiamichi Tech honored students who recently completed their career training with a graduation ceremony on May 14, 2026, at the Donald W. Reynolds Center. The ceremony included congratulatory remarks from Shelley Free, Kiamichi Tech Superintendent, a presentation of certificates and a special recognition of Kiamichi Tech distinguished graduates.
“At Kiamichi Tech, we believe in being ‘Driven by Purpose’. And purpose isn’t just a phrase—it’s something you choose, every single day. It’s how you show up. It’s how you treat people. It’s how you continue learning, growing, and finding ways to contribute,” shared Free in her congratulatory remarks. “The skills you’ve gained here will take you far, but your attitude, your work ethic, and your sense of purpose will take you even further.”
Becoming a Kiamichi Tech graduate inducts students into a network of professionals across southeast Oklahoma who are committed to becoming highly skilled workers, industry leaders, and responsible community members who make a difference every day.
Kiamichi Technology Centers (Kiamichi Tech) has played a significant role in the growth of southeast Oklahoma communities since 1968, serving nine full and four partial counties. With a mission to ‘Prepare People for Success,” Kiamichi Tech meets local workforce needs through full-time career training programs, short-term courses and customized training for businesses. The District is led by the vision and guidance of Superintendent Shelley Free and a seven-member Board of Education.
Kiamichi Tech is part of the Oklahoma CareerTech system, which offers programs and services in 29 technology center districts and operates on 62 campuses across the state. CareerTech plays a vital role in developing a world-class workforce for Oklahoma employers and prepares Oklahomans to succeed in the workplace, in education and in life.
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