Category: Workforce Development

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SB 621 essential to refocusing, revitalizing workforce in Oklahoma

Oklahoma needs a singular workforce owner, a leading force that will set visions and goals to fulfill workforce needs, reduce administrative costs, eliminate wasteful duplication, align funding with goals that produce effective results and hold state entities accountable for failures and shortcomings. Senate Bill 621 presents a plan that will establish leadership and bring the state’s workforce into alignment.

Apr 24, 20233 min read

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GF Central Plastics launches apprentice program in Oklahoma

GF Central Plastics, a large Oklahoma pipe manufacturer, is taking steps to try to solve the workforce problems that are facing most businesses in our country.

Apr 20, 20233 min read

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Bill to expedite CDL testing on fast track to Gov. Stitt’s desk after passing Oklahoma Senate

A bill that aims to hit the brakes on the truck driver shortage in Oklahoma is cruising to Gov. Kevin Stitt for final approval.

Apr 19, 20233 min read

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Apprenticeship program offered to aspiring maintenance technicians in Oklahoma

Georg Fischer Central Plastics is partnering with the Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance and the U.S. Department of Labor to offer a Registered Apprenticeship Program for aspiring maintenance technicians.

Apr 17, 20232 min read

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Kratos celebrates 100th jet drone system built in Oklahoma City aircraft manufacturing facility

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions completed its 100th MQM-178 Firejet high-performance, jet-powered target drone aircraft at the company's Oklahoma City manufacturing facility this week.

Apr 13, 20233 min read

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Legislation to expedite CDL testing, get more truck drivers on the road unanimously passes Senate committee

A bill that aims to increase the number of professional truck drivers by allowing third parties to administer written commercial driver license (CDL) tests unanimously passed an Oklahoma Senate committee on Tuesday.

Apr 12, 20232 min read

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House Rules Committee unanimously approves bill to create Oklahoma Workforce Commission

An integral part of a comprehensive plan to restructure Oklahoma's workforce cleared another legislative hurdle.

Apr 12, 20232 min read

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Oklahoma parents, businesses feeling brunt of childcare center shortage

Parents struggle each day to maintain a job while ensuring their children receive proper care and supervision. Data shows that many parents have quit their job because they cannot find a nearby or affordable childcare facility to which they can entrust their child's wellbeing during work hours.

Apr 11, 20235 min read

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Franchise business growth expected to continue in Oklahoma

Oklahoma has seen continuous growth in franchise establishments over the past few years, expanding the state's economy and workforce, and that growth is expected to continue this year.

Apr 10, 20233 min read

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Connections made at the state capitol for Oklahoma businesses

HR and employment professionals from all over the state came to Oklahoma City to hear from Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell and other lawmakers about bills that could affect their workplace and companies.

Apr 6, 20232 min read