Oklahoma is at a disadvantage when it comes to making informed decisions on education and our future workforce. The data currently gathered by multiple state agencies within the education and workforce space is not connected, creating the inability to measure the long-term effectiveness of education programs and workforce readiness.
The 2024 By the Numbers report from the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber shows that the region continues to experience significant growth and economic expansion. From population increases to sector growth and improvements in workforce development, the report provides an updated snapshot of the area's ongoing development. Below are some of the key updates:
The Advanced Manufacturing Lab represents a $1.4 million investment, partly funded by a $580,000 Workforce Advancement Initiative grant championed by Rep. Stephanie Bice and former Sen. James Inhofe. The space is flexible, allowing equipment to move freely between instructional areas to support diverse training needs.
Oklahoma is set to undergo a significant economic transformation with the announcement of groundbreaking legislation aimed at revitalizing the state's economic strategy. This includes Senate Bill 1447, known as the COMPETE Act, and House Bill 3252, aimed at revitalizing Oklahoma's economic strategy.
In the ongoing work to ensure businesses in the Greater Oklahoma City region have access to the talent they need to grow, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber recently helped launch Oklahoma’s first chapter of the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) program.
Oklahoma City’s biomanufacturing industry is one area that’s seeing tremendous growth and BioTC is leading the charge to ensure the workforce needed is equipped and trained to continue the forward motion.
With a unanimous vote, the Oklahoma Broadband Governing Board approved a sweeping broadband infrastructure expansion plan for 142 projects in 57 counties.
The goal of the no-cost programs is to nurture future educators and leaders. This initiative not only facilitates educational advancement but also ensures that participants can pursue their dreams without the burden of college debt.
