The Oklahoma City-based staffing company said hiring managers remain optimistic, even as talent shortages, AI, and economic uncertainty complicate workforce planning.
The funding will support STEM education, technology access, veterans services, and classroom modernization in communities near Google’s Oklahoma data center.
The five-year plan includes upgrades to county-maintained roads and bridges in all 77 Oklahoma counties.
The company said privately funded expansion includes communities across Oklahoma, Texas, Minnesota, the Dakotas, and Wyoming.
In an Oklahoman guest column, the State Regents chair pointed to program reviews and a new performance funding model as part of a broader effort to strengthen student outcomes.
Curtright succeeds founding CEO Richard Lofgren after serving nearly four years as chief operating officer of Oklahoma’s academic health system.
Hiring gains were led by education and health services, while leisure and hospitality posted another month of weak job growth.
Eighth-grader Jessica Mabry’s proposal to create safe spaces for students facing mental health challenges earned first place in the state competition.
Anoatubby succeeds his father, Bill Anoatubby, following nearly 30 years of service to the Chickasaw Nation.
The State Chamber said a well-designed approach can help Oklahoma compete for major investments without shifting disproportionate costs to existing utility customers.
