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.
Unemployment in the Oklahoma City metro area remained low through the early months of 2025, with slight increases in January and February. Despite the month-to-month changes, the area continued its streak of unemployment below 4%, a sign of ongoing labor market stability both locally and across much of the state.
Oklahoma is attracting thousands of new residents each year, drawn by its affordable housing, job opportunities, and quality of life. In 2023 alone, more than 25,000 people moved to the state, according to a recent migration study by StorageCafe using the latest U.S. Census data. This steady influx placed Oklahoma among the top 10 states for net migration.
Oklahoma leads the nation in profit per employee among Fortune 500 companies, according to a DoFollow report using data from the 2024 Fortune 500 rankings.
The Rose State College Office of Career Development will host a dedicated career support event for federal government employees impacted by recent layoffs on Monday, March 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Jeanie Webb Student Union, FNB Community Bank Ballroom (1910 Hudiburg Drive, Midwest City, OK 73110).
Oklahoma City officially opened the OKANA Resort and Indoor Waterpark with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking a major milestone for the city’s tourism industry and the Chickasaw Nation’s economic development efforts. The $400 million development in the Horizons District, next to the First Americans Museum (FAM), is the largest commercial investment in Oklahoma City history.
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:
Canoo Inc. will migrate its engineering workforce to its two established Oklahoma locations, Oklahoma City and Pryor, and will relocate its corporate headquarters from Torrance, California, to Justin, Texas.
