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Legislative Spotlight Shines on Workforce Problems
OKLAHOMA CITY (OBV) – Workforce issues top the list of concerns for Oklahoma business owners for the fourth straight year, according to the annual Business…
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State Leaders Applaud Fields as State Superintendent
OKLAHOMA CITY (OBV) – State leaders are speaking out on the new head of Oklahoma State Department of Education. Governor Kevin Stitt has appointed…
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Academy Opens to Manufacture Machinists
OKLAHOMA CITY (OBV) — With about 350 open computer numerical control (CNC) machinist jobs in the Oklahoma City metro, business and state leaders have…
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Opinion: Last Place in the Rankings That Matter Most
This editorial was written by Chad Warmington, President and CEO of The State Chamber of Oklahoma In Oklahoma, we know how to keep score.…
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Oklahoma Approves $60M in Airport Upgrades and Aerospace Education Funding
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (OBV) – A sweeping series of infrastructure and safety upgrades is coming to general aviation airports across Oklahoma, following the approval…
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“Future of Learning” on full display at Broken Arrow Academy
BROKEN ARROW, OK (OBV) – A northeast Oklahoma school district is innovating to bring a cutting-edge project-based learning environment to their students. “If you…
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Innovation District Awards $291,000 in Grants to Boost STEM Education in Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (OBV) – The Oklahoma City Innovation District is investing in the city’s future workforce by awarding more than $291,000 in grants…
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WGU Launches $300K Scholarship to Support Native American and Indigenous Women in Tech
Salt Lake City, UT (OBV) — In a move aimed at promoting equity and diversity in the technology sector, Western Governors University (WGU) has…
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Google Unveils $9 Billion Oklahoma Investment, Expanding AI, Cloud, and Workforce Programs
PRYOR (OBV) — Google is doubling down on its presence in Oklahoma with a massive $9 billion investment over the next two years, a…
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Premium Aerospace Center to Invest $65 Million in Major Expansion at Oklahoma Air & Space Port
Western Oklahoma is set to become a bigger player in the aerospace industry after Premium Aerospace Center Oklahoma LLC (PAC) signed a long-term lease to expand its operations at the Oklahoma Air & Space Port.
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Central Tech remedying truck driver shortage in Oklahoma
Qualified drivers continue to be in short supply for the trucking industry, but Central Technology Center is working to get more truck drivers on Oklahoma roads.
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Rogers State University targets Oklahoma’s elementary teacher shortage
Rogers State University in Claremore will launch a Bachelor of Science degree program in elementary education to help remedy Oklahoma's critical elementary school teacher shortage.