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About Us

Gordon Cooper Technology Center is a public career and technology education center located in Shawnee, Oklahoma at the intersection of Interstate 40 and State Highway 18. It is part of the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education system.

The school was founded in 1968 and serves around 1,000 full-time students and has over 15,000 short-term enrollments annually. Since opening in 1970, GCTC has gained a reputation for excellence, and is viewed as one of the nation's premier educational and training institutions. Gordon Cooper has been recognized as a Gold Star school every year since 2003, 24 times overall.

Our Mission

Welcome to Gordon Cooper Technology Center! Our mission is to be the premier provider of training and services; leading to empowered citizens, thriving families, vibrant communities, and economic prosperity.

At a glance

  • $17.82 Average Starting Wage of Graduates
  • 242+ Businesses Served in 2021-22
  • 97% Positive Placement Rate

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