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Pioneer Technology Center has an enrollment of more than 2,500 students and provides various occupation related courses. The center s provides courses in automotive technology, child care, collision repair, construction, cosmetology, food service, practical technology and information technology. Its business and technology department provides classes in administrative services, accounting, network technology, computer application and Web development. Additionally, the center offers courses in machine tool, photography, mechanical technology and welding. It has an education enhancement center and counseling department that provides assistance to students in program skills and provides career guidance. Pioneer Technology Center also provides online career training courses for adults. The center offers financial aid, scholarship and grants to students. It is located in Ponca City, Okla.

The Child Care Referral program is operated by Child Start, which is a nonprofit agency that offers a range of support services for children and families. The program is a network that links child care providers with parents in need. It includes a variety of advertising opportunities for child care providers. The Child Care Referral program receives more than 6,000 calls annually from interested families. The program provides online information on child care centers. Child Start provides opportunities for participating in Head Start and Early Head Start programs. The agency collects and analyzes data on family and child care demographics.