Transforming Oklahoma’s Workforce
February 16, 2023
The State Chamber of Oklahoma is teaming up with state government leaders to tackle Oklahoma’s workforce issues. Chamber research shows workforce issues are the number
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The State Chamber of Oklahoma is teaming up with state government leaders to tackle Oklahoma’s workforce issues. Chamber research shows workforce issues are the number
Oklahoma State University’s College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology (CEAT) has been awarded the largest university grant in the National Defense Education Program from the
The Oklahoma Office of Workforce Development recently announced $500,000 in grants to support five industry sector partnerships as they build collaborative partnerships to solve workforce
With the start of the 2019-2020, all Oklahoma public school students will have access to Individual Career Academic Planning (ICAP) to help each student establish career
Article by K.S. McNutt for The Oklahoman Francis Tuttle Technology Center is opening a new $6.5 million facility to train workers for some of the
With more than 1,100 aerospace entities operating in Oklahoma, including five military installations, the state’s extensive education system is working to ensure aerospace businesses have
Article by Kathryn McNutt for The Oklahoman Gov. Mary Fallin [recently] announced a goal to increase the number of paid internships and apprenticeships in Oklahoma
Often thought of as an older form of workforce training, modern-day apprenticeship programs are a great opportunity for companies to develop a pipeline of talent
Article by Kathryn McNutt from The Oklahoman Producing enough workers who can do the job — today and tomorrow — is a challenge that keeps
John Koons of Norman has mentored thousands of students through the Economics for Success program through Junior Achievement. He also spends time in kindergarten classrooms
How school districts boost their youngest students’ chances for success Oklahoma is receiving accolades for its successes in what many educators contend is the most
Article by Scott Meacham from The Oklahoman Ryan Dennis, M.D., the founder of Linear Health Sciences, is an Oklahoma physician who grew up on a
Article by Miriam McNabb from DroneLife The Top 3 Drone Friendly States May Surprise You What are the top drone friendly states for new drone
Oklahoma schools work to fill a growing need in the aerospace industry. At Francis Tuttle Technology Center, the sound of metal fills the shop area
Communities in Oklahoma rally behind diversifying education and building a better workforce. Known as Oklahoma’s “STEM City,” Lawton is increasing student interest in STEM education
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