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When it comes to serving business and industry, Oklahoma's career and technology education system knows how to do it right!  

We understand that productivity and profit matter. Whether you are a company considering locating in Oklahoma, an existing Oklahoma company, a small business person wishing to grow your business, or an entrepreneur just getting started - we have programs and services in place to help you achieve your goals.

Our system of 54 technology center campuses covers the state so, no matter where you are located or thinking of locating we are there to serve you!

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New and expanding qualifying companies can count on having a productive workforce at start up - at no cost to the company.

Training for Industry (TIP) program - TIP will deliver high-quality, customized training to qualifying new and expanding Oklahoma companies.

Oklahoma companies can make sure existing employees are up-to-date with the latest skills and knowledge by taking advantage of these programs.

Customized Business and Industry Training - Customized upgrade training for local businesses, from retail to manufacturers, warehouse and distribution to business services.

Existing Industry Training - Insuring your existing employees are up-to-speed on the latest technologies and processes. 

Management and Organization Development - We help your employees be productive in a team environment, develop good communication skills, bring critical thinking and problem solving to the job, and develop an entrepreneurial spirit.

Adult Career Development - Provides leadership and resources that increase access to quality training programs and lifelong learning opportunities.  Career development, continuing education, certification, and personal enrichment classes are all available.

Safety Training - Technology centers across the state provide a wide variety of safety and health training – customized to your needs.

Small businesses and entrepreneurs can expand and grow stronger by taking advantage of these services.

Self-Employment Training - Offers professional assistance and guidance to persons interested in starting a new business in Oklahoma.

Small Business Management - Offers the business owner a step- by-step program for creating and growing a successful business.

In addition, several technology centers sponsor or have connections to business incubators.

Companies of all types and sizes may find that they can benefit from these programs.

Oklahoma Bid Assistance Network - Provides marketing and technical assistance to Oklahoma businesses interested in selling products and services to federal, state and local governments and other highly structured markets.

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With an outstanding workforce and an excellent business climate, Oklahoma is a great place for your company! To learn more about these and other business services, contact:


Justin Smedley
State Coordinator of Economic Development
Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education
405 743-5547
jsmed@okcareertech.org


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