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Oklahoma City Community College, Mercedes-Benz automotive technician training partnership celebrated
Oklahoma City Community College celebrated the addition of Mercedes-Benz to its automotive technician training curriculum.
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State Regents select OU admin for Oklahoma State System of Higher Education chancellor
Sean Burrage, a high-ranking University of Oklahoma administrator, is the new chancellor of the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education.
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Change to graduation requirements opening new career paths through Oklahoma schools
Kids throughout Oklahoma are now back in school, but there are some different guidelines for both K-12 students and educators this year that state leaders say will lead to better outcomes for Oklahoma's future economy and workforce.
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State Chamber giving Oklahoma students chance to win cash, scholarship for knowing their civics
The State Chamber of Oklahoma is calling upon parents and teachers to sign their youngsters up for local civics bees, giving the kids a chance to qualify for the state competition that will be hosted by the Chamber in 2025 and possibly win cash and a scholarship.
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Innovation industry efforts focus of legislative interim study on growing Oklahoma’s workforce
Oklahoma legislators and business leaders recently took a deep dive into the state's current and future workforce needs and discussed ongoing efforts in the state's innovation sector to fulfill those needs.
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Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell, state leaders discuss rise and future of Oklahoma film, TV industry
Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell and state leaders participated in a lengthy panel discussion, exploring the rise of the state's entertainment industry and how Oklahoma can become a top destination for major movie and television productions.
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Bartlesville High School’s Construction Tech class creates career pathways into Oklahoma workforce
A new construction class at Bartlesville High School is building Oklahoma's future workforce by giving students the skills they will need to launch their career.
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INTEGRIS Health caregivers receive culinary arts scholarship opportunity at Francis Tuttle
INTEGRIS Health employees who have a desire to learn the culinary arts now have the opportunity to pursue new full-tuition scholarships for culinary training at Francis Tuttle Technology Center.
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Gov. Stitt issues phone-free challenge to Oklahoma schools
Gov. Kevin Stitt is calling upon students, teachers, and superintendents to submit ideas on how to make cell phones less of a distraction in schools.
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Gov. Stitt launches task force to unite Oklahoma’s workforce, education efforts
Gov. Kevin Stitt recently called for the creation of a task force that will aim to unlock student potential and unite Oklahoma's workforce and education efforts.
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Oklahoma business leaders optimistic about economy, concerned over workforce availability
Most business leaders across Oklahoma feel optimistic about the direction the state's economy is heading, but they are concerned about the availability of a skilled workforce and the education system's effectiveness in preparing students for the workforce, according to the 2024 Oklahoma Business Leaders Poll.
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OSU Polytech equipping students with skills needed in Oklahoma industries
A new school year has begun and OSU Polytech is once again offering students pathways to careers in Oklahoma industries through an expanded STEM education program that incorporates emerging AI technology into its curriculum.