The Governor’s Council for Workforce and Economic Development (GCWED) and the Oklahoma Office of Workforce Development (OOWD) believe that businesses are best positioned to solve the problems of industry

in a collective and collaborative fashion.

 

Impact Partnerships:

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• Promote and fill high-demand occupations in Oklahoma.

 

• Build lasting, collaborative relationships between business, education, workforce development, economic development, and government and community organizations.

 

• Leverage resources and funding to support partnerships and industry strategies for long-term sustainability.

 

• Increase capacity among local and regional organizations to collaborate around shared industry needs.

 

• Align local, regional and state priorities and initiatives to the needs of business.

 

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