Students in northeast Oklahoma have a chance to improve their education for free.

 Tri County Tech programs are free to high school students in Nowata, Osage, and Washington county, where they can earn industry certifications, explore careers, and earn up to 40 hours of college credit.

Students can get a start on their careers with certifications earned while they are still in high school. These programs are free to high school juniors and seniors who live within the Tri County district which include the cities of Barnsdall, Bartlesville, Caney Valley, Copan, Dewey, Pawhuska, Nowata, Oklahoma Union, South Coffeyville, Wesleyan Christian School, and Wynona. Tri County Tech also serves homeschool and virtual students.