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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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Pre-Qualification of Construction Managers – An Essential Ingredient for a Successful Project

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However, there are national certifications for professional constructors that are recognized as being equivalent to individual licensing of architects and engineers. Many construction-related professional organizations have developed professional certifications based on specific type(s) of project delivery systems and/or contract methods.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

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In March 2016, McAuliffe signed into law measures that establish a workforce training program targeted to increase specific industry certifications and occupational licenses that meet the needs of businesses in each region of the state. Source: Texas Workforce Commission). The Legislature has allocated $48.5

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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.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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In 2017, Edwards created the Louisiana Cybersecurity Commission to bolster the state’s cyber safety and to position Louisiana as a national leader and preferred location for cyber business, education and research. Iowa, Oklahoma, California and Kansas fill out the top five, respectively.

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Keeping Up With Advanced Manufacturing

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Advanced manufacturers also partner with East Mississippi Community College’s Center for Manufacturing Technology Excellence (CMTE) which offers manufacturing skills certification classes, M3 Production level certificates, M3 Advanced production skills classes and specialized training. WE HAVE LIFTOFF IN OKLAHOMA.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Appalachian Regional Commission and Delta Regional Authority Grants: Federal-state partnerships that work with the people of 37 Appalachian counties in Alabama and the Mississippi Delta region’s twenty Alabama counties to create opportunities for self-sustaining economic development and improved quality of life.

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