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Oklahoma State Department of Health, employers work together to protect worker health
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is making a special effort to increase the health and wellbeing of the state's workforce.
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Google providing free digital skills training to Oklahoma small businesses
Google is helping small businesses in Oklahoma by teaching digital skills that will help grow those businesses.
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Oklahoma State Sen. Pugh’s desire to fill jobs led to landmark workforce law
Sen. Adam Pugh's desire to address Oklahoma business' growing need for skilled workers led to a landmark law that sets out to build the state's workforce for generations to come.
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Occupational licensing renewal bill signed into Oklahoma law
A bill that allows Oklahomans to renew their occupational licenses with the state regardless of their tax status is now Oklahoma law.
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Gov. Stitt, business leaders, legislators celebrate new law establishing Oklahoma Workforce Commission
State leaders gathered Wednesday and celebrated the forthcoming creation of the Oklahoma Workforce Commission with a ceremonial signing of the legislation that establishes the commission.
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Technology center in Shawnee named to National Models of Excellence
A Shawnee technology center that equips students with the skills they will need to gain and maintain a successful career was honored for its excellence.
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Oklahoma House Rep. Nicole Miller sought to help schools, supply chain when writing CDL bill
Oklahoma has had a commercial driver shortage for years. A bill written by Rep. Nicole Miller and signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt is expected to get more professional truck and school bus drivers on the road.
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Gov. Stitt signs SB 621 into law, Oklahoma Workforce Commission creation a go
Gov. Kevin Stitt signed Senate Bill 621, giving final authorization to the creation of an Oklahoma Workforce Commission, which will work to streamline and revitalize Oklahoma's workforce system.
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2023 Oklahoma Business Leaders Poll shows positive outlook, workforce concern among business community
Oklahoma business leaders have a positive outlook on Oklahoma's business and economic future, but are still concerned about workforce availability, according to the 2023 Oklahoma Business Leaders Poll.
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Oklahoma prison inmates receive new life opportunities through career readiness training
Career readiness training is providing Oklahoma inmates skills that create hopeful workforce paths beyond prison.