Gordon Cooper technology Center

Helping People Succeed

Founded in 1969, 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. GCTC serves around 1,000 full-time students and has over 15,000 short-term enrollments annually. Since opening, 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, 25 times overall.

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GCTC Impact

Average Wage

The average hourly wage of a Gordon Cooper graduate in 2024-25 was $19.80.

Positive Placement

98 percent of graduates are employed in their area of training, continue their education or enter the military.

Classroom Spending

68 percent of Gordon Cooper’s local budget is spent on classroom support.

Businesses Served

Gordon Cooper Technology Center's Workforce & Economic Development department served 356 businesses in 2024-25.

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GCTC Criminal Justice & Emergency Services
Watch to learn more about the Criminal Justice & Emergency Services program at Gordon Cooper Technology. Visit gctech.edu for more information about full-time programs and to learn how GCTC can help you succeed!