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Governor’s Report: Sooner Is Better In Oklahoma

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I f the first things that come to mind when you think about Oklahoma are oil rigs, Sooner football and endless revivals of a beloved Broadway musical, it’s time to think again. billion in Oklahoma over the next three years. By Jack Rogers From the May/June 2016 Issue. Fallin has a plan that works, and the results to prove it.

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Oklahoma Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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For a list of Oklahoma economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. 3911): This incentive was created to attract growth industries and sectors to Oklahoma in the 21st Century. For more information, contact the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.

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Vikki Hackett, the organizer

The Korte Company

From teaching to construction Vikki was raised in Choctaw, Oklahoma on a 70-acre plot that her family shared with a couple horses. She attended high school in Choctaw before earning a two-year degree from Rose State College, then The University of Central Oklahoma, until she was two semesters away from an education degree.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

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Terry McAuliffe took office in 2014, efforts have been focused on transforming the state’s workforce programs and fostering talent development strategies to ensure companies’ long-term success. Since VA Gov. In August 2014, Gov. million for a veterans’ portal to strengthen outreach to this key population.

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President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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The following post comes from the Office of the Press Secretary for the White House. Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma’s key strategies include: Improving skills for tomorrow’s jobs, through workforce training for skilled trades and professionals and more rigorous summer and after-school programs.

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UPDATE: Seven New Locations Added To President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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The following updated post comes from the Office of the Press Secretary for the White House. Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma’s key strategies include: Improving skills for tomorrow’s jobs, through workforce training for skilled trades and professionals and more rigorous summer and after-school programs.

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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

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Major market centers in the region include: Memphis, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Kansas City, Oklahoma City, New Orleans and St. The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), working with other state agencies, offers a Career Readiness Certificate to potential employees. population.