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Ceremonial signing marks new pathway to CPA licensure in Oklahoma
House Bill 4317 adds a new route to certification as Oklahoma works to address a shortage of accounting professionals.
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OLI institute prepares educators to lead literacy improvement in Oklahoma schools
Five days of intensive training gave Oklahoma educators new tools to strengthen reading instruction, coach their colleagues, and lead literacy improvement in their schools.
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State Chamber literacy forum launches pilot, focuses on long-term implementation
Education leaders, lawmakers, and national experts examined how Oklahoma can turn recent reading reforms into lasting classroom change.
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Hapco breaks ground on new Oklahoma City manufacturing facility
The 270,000-square-foot plant will expand the company’s domestic production of aluminum poles.
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State Chamber Research Foundation launches Oklahoma Literacy Initiative
Ten school districts will participate in the privately funded pilot focused on strengthening early reading instruction.
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Walmart, OESC to host hiring event for 350 positions
The Aug. 5 event in Oklahoma City will connect job seekers with full- and part-time opportunities offering benefits and career advancement.
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Lowe’s Foundation surpasses $60 million in skilled-trades training investments
New grants will support 10 community and technical colleges, including an expanded hands-on construction program at WSU Tech in Wichita.
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Clean-burning vehicle incentive turns Oklahoma energy into school savings
At Deer Creek Public Schools, a new compressed natural gas fueling system could save the district up to $400,000 annually while supporting Oklahoma jobs and second-chance employment.
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RSU proposes accelerated three-year workforce development degree
The program would offer options in automation manufacturing and digital systems, and cyber defense and digital forensics.
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ADP: Summer hiring remains active, but young workers face tougher labor market
Teen unemployment reached 14.6% in June, while pay growth for young workers returned to a more normal pace after post-pandemic spikes.
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Express survey: Employers plan to hire, but nearly half cannot fill open roles
The Oklahoma City-based staffing company said hiring managers remain optimistic, even as talent shortages, AI, and economic uncertainty complicate workforce planning.
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Google announces $500,000 for Mayes County nonprofits and schools
The funding will support STEM education, technology access, veterans services, and classroom modernization in communities near Google’s Oklahoma data center.