MAPS 4 makes the people a priority
Now, with the fourth phase of projects underway, Oklahoma City is moving towards a more comprehensive approach to addressing some of our community's modern issues.
Now, with the fourth phase of projects underway, Oklahoma City is moving towards a more comprehensive approach to addressing some of our community's modern issues.
Canadian Valley, Francis Tuttle, Metro Tech, Mid-Del and Moore Norman technology centers began working with the Chamber and each other to get to the root of the problem of why businesses were finding it difficult to access training and services. Most importantly, the schools wanted to find a way to better serve their customers.
Students attending the Chamber’s summer internship program, InternOKC, will have an opportunity to receive sage advice and training from a lineup of accomplished business professionals. Started in 2006, InternOKC is a way for students to discover the benefits of living and working in Greater Oklahoma City, while fostering peer networking and providing resources to help interns transition from college student to young professional.
The Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation and Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) have named Kimberly Banz as the Oklahoma City Public Schools District Teacher of the Year. The winner was announced during the Stars of Education virtual event May 5.
Last month, five of the largest CareerTech centers in the Greater Oklahoma City metro announced the formation of Onward OKC, a new compact designed to allow for better, more streamlined access to training for both businesses and employees alike.
One way the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber has helped Oklahoma City business and industry develop their interns is through its annual InternOKC program. Created in 2006 to recruit and retain young talent in Oklahoma City, InternOKC provides soft skills enhancement and professional development opportunities to the region’s young professionals, qualities most employers deem indispensable.
While 2021 was still a tumultuous year, with the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Oklahoma City employers were able to see economic recovery and even growth.
More large-budget film and TV productions may be coming to Oklahoma City, thanks to a new film incentive program that the Oklahoma City Council approved March 15.