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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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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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‘Critical’ civil engineer shortage in Oklahoma, legislature taking action
Oklahoma has a growing shortage of civil engineers, a concern that the State Legislature is working to address by incentivizing Oklahomans to enter the civil engineering field.
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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.
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House approves $80-million allocation to build OSU facility to bolster STEM industries, workforce
The Oklahoma House of Representatives approved an $80-million allocation to build a new Oklahoma State University science facility which will benefit the state's science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) industries and workforce.
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State partnering with youth aviation group to create aerospace career after-school program
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics will partner with the Bessie Coleman Aviation All-Star Program to launch an after-school aviation program for sixth and seventh graders enrolled at select schools.
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LOFT workforce report says Oklahoma schools not prioritizing career readiness
A Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency (LOFT) report on workforce readiness in Oklahoma found that schools across the state are not prioritizing college and career readiness.