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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.
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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.
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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.
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Educators, students, state leaders gather at state capitol in support of Oklahoma’s Promise
Educators and students gathered at the Oklahoma State Capitol to thank state leaders for their support of the Oklahoma's Promise scholarship program and encourage continued funding of the program.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Innovation expansion funds available to Oklahoma companies
Oklahoma companies have the opportunity to apply for state funds set aside to help the workforce grow while diversifying the economy. But the application deadline is coming up soon.
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ARPA funds drive infrastructure development, growth in Ardmore
American Rescue Plan Act funds are making a difference in Ardmore, providing the Ardmore Industrial Airpark long-needed water treatment infrastructure improvements that will meet the needs of major future developments.