Pontiac Business Institute
"The skills I learned at PBI combined with my past experience helped me to move to
a managerial position within a short period of time. It changed my life." S. Rios - Graduate
Our Mission
We strive to provide students with educational programs that address their individual needs in preparation for their return to the workforce by introducing new skills, reinforcing existing skills, and preparing students to seek job opportunities through academic and vocational training.
PBI Curriculum
Electrical
Students are introduced to Residential and Commercial electrical wiring installation using a nationally recognized curriculum. The hours earned in the classroom are recognized by the Oklahoma Construction Board thus students applying for their Journeyman's license will have met some of the required academic hours needed.
ABE-HSE
The course is designed to teach adult students the fundamentals of reading and mathematics. Under the guidance of instructors and with intensive one-on-one teaching by tutors in an environment dedicated to learning, students of various educational levels and abilities are given individualized courses of basic instruction.
Computer
The CIP program prepares students for employment in today's automated world. The program also provides supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in office occupations.
Horticulture
The Horticulture program prepares students with the basic knowledge and skills required to secure gainful employment in the Horticulture industry.
Upcoming Courses
PBI is excited to be offering a trio of new programs in the near future. These new programs align with the Mission of PBI by introducing students to several in-demand employment opportunities in these exciting and fast-paced fields!
Plumbing
Students will be introduced to Residential and Commercial plumbing installation using a nationally recognized curriculum. The hours earned in the classroom are recognized by the Oklahoma Construction Board allowing the student applying for their Journeyman's license to meet some of the required academic hours needed.
Welding Simulator
This program will provide the student with the opportunity to experience welding in a safe environment and an advantage for when they start a Welding Vocational program after leaving the facility.
Short Order Cook
This program prepares students to secure employment in the expanding and labor intensive restaurant industry. This is accomplished by effectively teaching the students how to safely, quickly, and competently prepare, cook, and serve food according to the customer's request.
What Do Our Students Say About PBI?
A. Adetula - Graduate
"After completing my GED with PBI, I decided to pursue the Electrical program. I was striving towards something better than what I started with. The instruction felt more personalized, geared to the individual and what they need. I felt like I earned my education through participation and desire, and when things got hard, I remembered the importance of what I was doing and didn't quit."
A. Ward - Student
"PBI has definitely given me more of a motivation to complete a higher education. I started by getting my GED, and now I'm currently enrolled in my second semester of college, and PBI helped me get ready for that. This was something that I personally had to earn and put the work into, and I feel like my education here is something that no one can take away from me."
F. Cruz - Graduate
"I felt like quitting many times; English was so difficult to me, but my teachers refused to let me quit, and I felt like I couldn't quit on them. My classes at PBI helped to give me confidence and the ability to understand and engage in conversation. I want to keep learning and maybe attend college someday. I feel like it was difficult, but I worked hard, and definitely earned it."
A Word From the
Principal's Desk
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Rick Grant Director of Education
Contact: (405) 379-6400 Ext 83037 or 22251
PBI Board of Directors
Damon Hininger Chairman of the Board
Todd Mullenger Board Member
Patrick Swindle Board Member
Kim White Board Member
Where Can You Find Us?