Workforce Development

Purpose

To monitor and analyze all legislation and regulations that impact Oklahoma’s workforce and ensure businesses have an efficient and effective system to develop their workforce.

2024 Policy Positions

  1. Support more Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funding towards in-demand jobs. 
  2. Support improving K-12 Graduation Requirements to include Career Ready and concurrent academic credit options. 
  3. Support efforts to increase the available workforce by allowing Individual Tax Identification Number as an eligible means to apply for a driver’s license.  
  4. Support innovative non-mandated childcare solutions for Oklahoma workforce.  
  5. Support funding for summer STEM programs and access for at-risk students. 
  6. Support broad education reform efforts to improve education such as STEM, literacy, and math literacy. 
  7. Support strategies that address education, job training, placement and stability for justice involved individuals and incentivize second chance employers. 
  8. Support efforts to increase labor force participation. 
  9. Promote parent and student Right-to-Know policies and public information for post-secondary education and career opportunities. Support policy and public information on return on investment information in post-secondary opportunities.  
  10. Support policies that promote collaboration between educational institutions and businesses in order to meet the workforce needs. 
  11. Support better employment and training opportunities for
    population receiving government benefit programs and encouraging labor participation. 
  12. Support apprenticeship and internship programs to increase the workforce in Oklahoma. 

Staff Contact:
Emily Crouch
Senior Vice President
Government Affairs
ecrouch@okstatechamber.com

Committee Chair:
Jerome Redmond
President & CEO
American Truck Training, Inc.

Joining a Committee

State Chamber members are invited to join one or more of our committees and be a part of helping shape our policy agenda. Using the link below, you can fill out a committee application form.

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About the State Chamber

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Established in 1926, The State Chamber is a statewide membership organization. Our purpose is to be the unified voice of business and the most effective advocacy organization at the State Capitol. Every day, The State Chamber fights for Oklahoma’s future by defending the right of every business to thrive.

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General Contact Information

MAILING ADDRESS:

P O Box 53217 | Oklahoma City, OK 73152-3217

LOCATION:

330 NE 10th Street  |  Oklahoma City, OK 73104

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CONTACT:

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The State Chamber of Oklahoma is a powerful force in advancing policies that benefit Oklahoma and its business community. When you join the State Chamber, you gain a strong partner and advocate at the State Capitol.

Membership offers opportunities for networking with businesses and policymakers influencing issues affecting your company. In addition, the State Chamber is the only entity that advocates for companies across the entire state.