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MetaFund Secures $70 Million NMTC Allocation
MetaFund will use the award to back job, healthcare, and education projects across underserved Oklahoma communities.
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Oklahoma Higher Education Updates Low-Producing Degree Programs to Match Workforce Needs
OKLAHOMA CITY (OBV) — The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education have completed a sweeping review of low-producing degree programs across all public colleges and…
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State Leaders Launch “Oklahoma Competes” to Boost Economic Competitiveness
OKLAHOMA CITY (OBV) — Business, civic and legislative leaders gathered Monday at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum as The State Chamber of…
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Engineering and Public Works Leaders Unite to Strengthen Oklahoma’s Workforce Pipeline
OKLAHOMA CITY (OBV) — Industry leaders from across Oklahoma gathered Wednesday in Oklahoma City for a Workforce Roundtable hosted by the Engineering and Public…
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Most Oklahoma College Graduates Stay and Work In-State, Strengthening Workforce and Economy
OKLAHOMA CITY (OBV) — Nearly 92% of Oklahomans who graduate from a state college or university remain and work in the state one year after…
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Workforce Issues in the Crosshairs for State Legislators
OKLAHOMA CITY — With workforce problems once again topping the list of concerns for Oklahoma business owners in 2025, members of the Oklahoma House…
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Legislators Hear ‘Hard Truths’ on Oklahoma’s Competitiveness
OKLAHOMA CITY (OBV) — “It’s a wake-up call. It was kind of a slap in the face, to be honest with you,” said Rep.…
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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…