There’s a childcare crunch in Oklahoma, and working families are struggling because of it. Multiple bills in the state legislature aim to get more children in public pre-Ks and provide an oasis for Oklahoma’s childcare desert so more parents can return to the workforce. To get there, it will take a multi-pronged, multi-year approach that supports parents, employers and providers.
The Oklahoma House of Representatives passed two bills that seek to expand childcare access and keep parents in the workforce.
Private businesses and public schools in Duncan, Okla., are working together to grow the city's workforce by addressing the lack of affordable, quality childcare.
The Oklahoma State Senate approved a bill that is an integral part of a comprehensive plan to restructure and revitalize Oklahoma's workforce.
Two bills that aim to strengthen childcare access and help Oklahoma parents stay in the workforce both overcame their first legislative hurdle.
A multipronged initiative to transform Oklahoma's workforce is underway at the State Capitol, and Gov. Kevin Stitt just announced the members of his Workforce Transformation Task Force.
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.
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.
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.
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.
