Oklahoma Workforce Training Programs
New Jobs Training
Consistently ranked as one of the nation's leading employee training offerings for new and existing businesses, Oklahoma's CareerTech Training for Industry Program (TIP) is a no-cost/low-cost way for companies to get a skilled, focused, and motivated workforce. Administered by CareerTech, our program offers the freedom and flexibility to deliver the training you need. And, we have the power to commit at the table. Contact Christie Myers, 800-588-5959, today or click here for more detail.
Ongoing Training & Education
Oklahoma's training and education network gets deeply involved with business and industry to offer specialized training, convenient access to educational programs, business development, and technology transfer. Several of these efforts are highlighted below:
- Community Colleges-On the cutting edge of economic development, community colleges can respond quickly to the changing skill needs of your industry. Oklahoma's 14 two-year colleges are active in engineering and manufacturing apprenticeship programs; consortiums to develop degree programs in process, industrial, mechanical, and electrical technology; and efforts to recruit and train health care professionals throughout rural Oklahoma. Find out what your community college is up to today!
- CareerTech-Through a statewide system of 56 technology centers, the Oklahoma System of Career and Technology Education offers programs and services, including customized training for new and existing businesses, management and organization development, career development for adults, small business consultation, and facilities for entrepreneurs and start-up companies. A study released in early 2007 shows that CareerTech graduates contribute more than $2 billion to the state's economy. Find out more by checking out CareerTech's Services for Business & Industry.
- Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance
Partnering with Commerce, the Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance helps manufacturers with quality improvement efforts such as ISO and Lean Manufacturing. The Alliance receives funding from the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology and other public and private sources. Each of its manufacturing extension agents is also locally sponsored with office space, equipment, and funding from such organizations as CareerTech and regional colleges.
- OPIE (Oklahoma Partnership for Industry and Education)-OPIE is a northern Oklahoma-based partnership comprised of businesses and educational institutions. Working together, they developed degree programs in process, industrial, mechanical, and electrical technology--curriculum and training crucial to Oklahoma's manufacturing industry. For more information, contact Dr. Roger Stacy, Northern Oklahoma College, Vice President of Academic Affairs, 580-628-6210.
- Oklahoma Aviation & Aerospace Educational Alliance
Oklahoma corporations, colleges and universities, technology centers, and public schools aligned to improve overall quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of aviation and aerospace programs. For more information, call the Student Information Hotline at 800-858-1840 or contact Connie Lake, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Workforce and Economic Development.
- Craftsmanship Apprenticeship Programs
Craftsmanship Apprenticeship Programs involve partnerships between Tulsa Public Schools, Tulsa Technology Center, Tulsa Community College, Tulsa Chamber of Commerce, and area manufacturing companies.
They are three-year, work-based learning programs beginning in the junior year of high school. All apprenticeships are paid, with bonuses for academic and on-the-job work available. Students may also apply course work toward an associate's degree or bachelor's degree from Tulsa Community College, Rogers State University, and Northeastern State University.
For more information, contact Tulsa Tech's Admissions & Enrollment Office, 918-828-5200, admissions@tulsatech.org, or visit http://www.craftsmanshipok.org/. For scholarship information, call 918-828-5215.
- Oklahoma Area Health Education Center (OKAHEC)
OKAHEC is a community-state-federal partnership, which coordinates a statewide network of educational institutions (elementary through college) and health care providers focused on recruiting, educating, and training health professionals throughout rural Oklahoma. For more information, contact Richard Perry, Director; or Matt Janey, Program Coordinator, at 918-582-1989.
Disclaimer
The materials contained on this website have been prepared by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal or tax advice. This information is subject to change based on judicial interpretation and legislative action. The application of the information is subject to your unique facts and circumstances. YOU SHOULD NOT ACT UPON ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MATERIALS WITHOUT SEEKING YOUR OWN PROFESSIONAL LEGAL AND TAX ADVICE. |
Useful Links:
American Education Association of Community Colleges
List and Locations of Oklahoma's Technology Centers
Adult College Student Services
Online College of Oklahoma
Accredited Institutions in Oklahoma
State Regents-Economic Development -The State Regents are highlighting education institutions and businesses for outstanding partnerships that lead to developing the state's workforce and long-term economic growth.
Related Content:
Governor's Council for Workforce & Economic Development- The Council brings together 50 leaders across a variety of private and public sector organizations (business, government, and education) to develop a strategy for accelerated economic growth and provide direction to state administration.
Oklahoma Workforce Investment Areas (WIAs) Map - The WIA requires a new level of cooperation between national and state job training programs and yet allows the states to develop education and training plans that address the specific needs of their employers, employees, and economies.
Workforce Oklahoma Centers-These provide career counseling, skill assessments, training for new and incumbent workers, job search assistance, and referrals to specialized programs and services. The centers provide Oklahoma's employers with pre-screened job applicants, labor market information, tax credit programs, and a variety of training assistance tailored to the needs of individual companies.
Career Readiness-An assessment and certification process that measures "job readiness" skills, which employers across the nation believe are critical to job success.
Workforce Assistance for Employers-You'll find a variety of strategies and resources to help you manage growth, long-term success, and steer through the downtimes.
Workforce Investment Boards-Oklahoma created its system of Workforce Investment Boards (WIBs) to identify Oklahoma's current and future workforce development needs; coordinate business, education, and government efforts and resources; and implement programs and services. To find your local WIB representative, use Commerce's Service Provider Database. On the Search Criteria page, enter "Workforce" in the Category field and "WIBs" in the Keywords field. This pulls up contact information for WIBs around the state.
Contact:
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Christie Myers
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