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Staff Report As of Monday, Aug. 8, FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Seminole county is housed in a new building on the Seminole State College campus. The DRC will now be in the David L. Boren Library in room 105. The hours of operation will remain the same.
Read moreNews Release The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) announced Monday that in partnership with Governor Kevin Stitt and the National Governor’s Association (NGA), Oklahoma City will host the NGA Summer 2022 Workforce Symposium. “Time and time again, Oklahomans have proven that our state’s workforce is one of the strongest in the nation,” said Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt. “We are honored to host this conference in Oklahoma City, and we are excited to showcase our great state to our friends from across the country.” The NGA Center for Best Practices Summer 2022 Symposium brings together workforce leaders across the nation to highlight best practices across the country. The event will run from August 14 – 17 in Oklahoma City. Oklahoma’s innovative and impactful initiatives and programs developed to support employers and workers across the state will be highlighted throughout the symposium. Panel topics range from addressing barriers to the workforce and the state’s growing film and entertainment industry. The week’s theme is Oklahoma: The Comeback Capital, a nod to Oklahoma’s recovery from the pandemic. “Oklahomans love a good comeback, whether it’s football, the Thunder or our economy and workforce after a devastating pandemic. The theme we chose, the Comeback Capital, reflects that resilient spirit and highlights the fact that our state didn’t just recover from the pandemic, we came back better than before,” said Shelley Zumwalt, OESC Executive Director. “We are excited that NGA has chosen Oklahoma as its host site and OESC is honored to lead the way in this partnership and in Oklahoma’s continued workforce development.” Speakers and guests (See Symposium on Page 8) (Continued from Page 1) include Governor Kevin Stitt, First Lady Sarah Stitt, Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell and Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt.
Read moreToday’s birthdays include Sheryl Blocker, Estelle Branscum, Kim Brauning, Karen Brewer, Rebecca Brown, Frank Eberle, Patrick Fowler, Gina Franklin, Sonya Harjo, Angela Hartfield, Tamyra Hodges, Cody Johnson, LaRandle Johnson, June McGinnis, Deena Gordon, Traci Lyon, Sean Morgan, Diana Nero, Shane O’Dell, Charles Ousley, Jasmine Pineda, Sheila Richardson, Alyce Scott, Jennie Stafford, Dr. W.T. Strait, Quar’y Thomas, Randall West, Robert Wilkerson & Devin Williams.
Read moreBy Joe Dorman OICA July was a remarkably busy month for the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA). Not only did we support partner youth programs, we ended the month honoring outstanding child advocates at our annual Heroes Ball.
Read moreThe PetroTech technical- training program is designed to help fast-track a new career or expand your current career in the state’s largest industry and it is now being offered free thanks to funding from the people of Oklahoma Oil & Natural Gas. The program will start Fall 2022 and is available through Francis Tuttle and Tulsa Tech. The full certification takes ten to twelve months to complete.
Read moreDuring uncertain times, educators need to accept and embrace change, according to Mark Mayfield, a speaker at the 55th annual CareerTech conference in Tulsa. Mayfield’s presentation offered teachers tools to boost their innovation skills and help them thrive during times of change.
Read moreThe second dance festival honoring the five renowned Native American ballerinas from Oklahoma known as the Five Moons will be held Sept. 9-11 at the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City and on the University of Oklahoma Norman campus.
Read moreThe U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Monday announced that it will make available $221 million in competitive funding for affordable housing and community development projects that primarily benefit low-to-moderate income persons s in American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
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