In a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at Bixby High School, OSU Institute of Technology proudly unveiled the GO Lab, an innovative approach to promoting OSUIT's industry-leading technical education programs.
The GO Lab, a cutting-edge facility, is not your typical classroom. It's a 43-foot trailer where students can learn hands-on with a robotic arm, experience the thrill of a drone simulator, and explore their surroundings in a hazmat suit.
OSUIT has been the undisputed leader of polytechnic education in Oklahoma for nearly eight decades. The GO Lab launch further demonstrates the continued commitment to bridging the gap between education and industry.
"In our almost 78 years, OSUIT has brought relevancy to students each and every day with a focus and can-do spirit that our fellow Oklahomans expect and practice daily. Last Friday, we celebrated our 227th graduating class with 320 students; most already have a job to go to immediately. Our commitment is to continue delivering education and training relevant to our students in the future. We can't do that without the partnership of organizations like AEP-PSO," said Chris Benge, vice president of operations at OSUIT.
This project is a testament to industry partners' commitment to empowering the next generation of Oklahoma's workforce.
Randy Six, PSO distribution System Manager, couldn't contain his excitement, "PSO is excited to be part of this important project that will recruit and train Oklahoma's future high-tech workforce, emphasizing the importance of STEM education to our brightest minds. OSUIT's GO Lab is a potential game-changer for Oklahoma's future economic growth."
Tristy Fryer, a Bixby Board of Education Member, expressed her enthusiasm for their partnership with OSUIT and its profound impact on students.
"I am really excited about this partnership and the students it impacts, so we are looking forward to this expanding and more students having the opportunity for the future of the workforce." This sentiment was echoed by students who shared their experiences and gratitude for learning in the field and shadowing different career opportunities. Fryer continued, emphasizing her appreciation, "Thank you again, OSUIT, for opening up these opportunities to our students; we could not be more grateful.
The GO Lab is not just a training facility; by bringing technical education to students' doorsteps, it's set to revolutionize how technical training programs are explored.
To find out more about OSUIT and the programs offered, visit www.osuit.edu.
