FROM: Connie Lewis, Communications
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Training for Industry in Oklahoma - April
Local technology center staff will provide the training and training-related services for each of the following companies:
The training will be funded from the TIP budget through the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education (ODCTE). TIP, established in 1968, has helped attract hundreds of businesses and industries to Oklahoma and has played a key role in helping businesses become more productive and profitable after they arrive. Vikki Dearing, Business and Industry Development manager at the state CareerTech agency, said the industry training program continues to work with targeted companies to help expand their work force and to improve the Oklahoma economy. During Fiscal Year 03, TIP served 85 firms in Oklahoma through more than 17,542 worker enrollments. “The work force trained from these expanding companies represents growth in the Oklahoma economy. TIP continues to play a crucial role in Oklahoma's economic growth, stability and prosperity,” Dearing said. “In addition to start-up training, we have the ability to provide ongoing customized upgrade training for companies at a significant cost saving. Last year more than 2,500 organizations kept their employees on the leading edge by taking advantage of this resource,” she said. CareerTech programs and services, located on 54 technology center campuses, are in place to help Oklahoma’s businesses and skilled workers achieve their goals. “Our mission is to prepare Oklahomans for success in the workplace,” Dearing said. “By stimulating the state’s economic recovery, CareerTech plays a vital role in securing Oklahoma’s future.” posted April 15, 2004 |
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