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We are elevating Oklahoma's future by developing a world class work force

Oklahoma's CareerTech graduates add $2 billion annually to the state's economy.

Oklahoma's CareerTech System increased profitability for over 6,300 state companies in 2006.

Oklahoma's CareerTech System. . .

is easily accessible to Oklahomans.

  • Offers programs in more than 550 middle, junior, and high schools and 56 technology center campuses
  • Customizes training programs to fit the needs of business
  • Provides flexible, lifelong learning for Oklahomans
  • Offers online education and training opportunities anytime, anywhere

delivers quality programs and high standards.

  • Produces CareerTech graduates with marketable job skills and nationally
    recognized industry certifications
  • Offers opportunities to nearly 75,000 students to gain leadership skills
    through program-related student organizations
  • Collaborates with higher education for students to earn college credit
  • Uses curriculum that meets the needs of and has been validated by business and industry
  • Equips inmates nearing release from prison with marketable skills and provides job placement opportunities

is a key resource for Oklahoma’s economy.

  • Spurs new job growth throughout the state - In FY06 provided $4.7million in start-up training through the Training for Industy Program.
  • Attracts new businesses to the state - provided training for 11,000 new jobs in FY06.
  • Contributes to a robust economy in the public and private sectors - helped increase profitability for more than 6,300 state companies in 2006.
  • Assists people with reemployment and upgrades skills of incumbent employees
  • Provides valuable corporate business development services and resources
  • Anticipates and rapidly responds to workforce demands

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Questions or comments ahous@okcareertech.org Last Update 6/11/2007