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Chickasaw Nation program prepares youth for workforce
A Chickasaw Nation program is preparing young tribe members for the workforce by teaching them the skills and work ethic they will need to succeed in their future careers.
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Workforce, infrastructure impediments to economic development in Oklahoma
Lack of adequate infrastructure and an educated, trained labor force are hampering state and local efforts to attract new companies to Oklahoma, according to various research.
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Workforce revitalization bill unanimously passes Oklahoma Senate Business & Commerce Committee
A bill that is a crucial part of a plan to restructure and revitalize Oklahoma's workforce was approved by a State Senate committee on Wednesday.
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Oklahoma Gov. Stitt calls for workforce development, tax change in State of the State address
Gov. Kevin Stitt delivered his annual State of the State address Monday, promoting an agenda focused on workforce, tax change and education and infrastructure development.
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Oklahoma CareerTech students can now share credentials through digital badges
Oklahoma CareerTech has an innovative new way to help CareerTech students share their credentials with prospective employers.
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Oklahoma farms, rural small businesses can apply for energy efficiency grants, loans
Rural Oklahoma small businesses and farms can receive help with energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy projects thanks to a federal grant for which they can now apply.
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Greater Oklahoma City Asian Chamber of Commerce open for business
The Greater Oklahoma City Asian Chamber of Commerce is now in business, kicking off the Lunar New Year in grand fashion with an official launch celebration attended by state and city leaders.
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State Chamber of Oklahoma announces 2023 Legislative Agenda
The State Chamber of Oklahoma released its agenda for the 2023 legislative session, a plan that includes revitalizing workforce and creating a positive tax policy.
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Workforce improvement plan underway at Oklahoma State Capitol
Significant strides were made this week toward restructuring and revitalizing Oklahoma's workforce system, including an executive order from Gov. Kevin Stitt and legislation from a leading state senator.
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Gov. Stitt orders creation of task force to make sweeping Oklahoma workforce changes
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt issued an executive order Tuesday designed to make sweeping changes to how the state manages workforce, including the creation of a special task force that will lead to the appointment of a workforce leader.
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Upcoming conference in OKC aims to enhance school counselor career guidance skills
School counselors and advisors will participate in a conference in Oklahoma City designed to enhance their ability to guide students in their career interests.
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ARPA -funded Port of Inola wastewater improvement project on hold
Efforts to use pandemic relief funds to improve water and wastewater needs for the Port of Inola and the City of Inola have been placed on hold.