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FROM: Connie Lewis, Communications and Marketing
Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education
1500 W. Seventh Ave., Stillwater, OK 74074 (405) 743-5104
e-mail: clewi@okcareertech.org


Training for Industry in Oklahoma - February


Officials from several technology centers in Oklahoma’s CareerTech system announced that training will be provided to local businesses and industries through the Training for Industry Program (TIP).

Local technology center staff will provide the training and training-related services for each of the following companies:

  • High Plains Technology Center will train new employees for Guymon Extracts. The company produces concentrated soup for export to Japan.
  • Tri County Technology Center will assist with training of eight new employees for Baker Petrolite. Baker Petrolite is a world leader in providing chemical, engineering and technology solutions to the global hydrocarbon recovery and processing industries.
  • Metro Technology Centers will train 30 new employees for Lucas Color Card. The company manufactures plastic business and gift cards.
  • Tri County Technology Center will facilitate the training of 500 new employees for Wal-Mart Stores. Wal-Mart’s growth has brought about the need for additional distribution centers to be placed in regional areas. The Bartlesville distribution center is one such center. The grocery distribution center will cover a four state area, servicing more than 70 stores.
  • Northeast Technology Center will train all new Umicore employees. The company is dedicated to serving the thermal imaging and laser optics markets with state of the art materials, coatings, and components.
  • Canadian Valley Technology Center will train 78 new employees for NOMACO, Inc. The company manufactures foam bedding.

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 04, TIP served 99 firms in Oklahoma through more than 21,130 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 2,300 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 3/1/05

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