Oklahoma CareerTech
Oklahoma’s Workforce Leader
CareerTech is a Strategic Investment in Oklahoma’s Economic Future
CareerTech: Driving Growth, Creating Opportunity
CareerTech isn’t just workforce training—it’s a powerful driver of Oklahoma’s economy. In fiscal year 2023 alone, Oklahoma CareerTech’s 29 Technology Centers, 16 Skills Centers, and 32 Adult Education & Family Literacy providers generated nearly $1 billion in economic output across the state and supported more than 8,650 jobs.
CareerTech equips students of all ages with the skills needed to succeed in high-demand industries—and delivers an extraodinary return on investment for Oklahoma taxpayers.
An investment in CareerTech is an investment in economic stability, job creation, and long-term prosperity for our state.
Oklahoma's Proven Workforce Solution
High ROI for the State
$9.39 in economic output for every $1 invested by the state
$10.48 in earnings for students per state dollar over 10 years
Direct Impact Across the State
Over 520,000 enrollments in FY24
Strong Outcomes for Oklahoma
94% positive placement rate (employment, military, or continuing education)
Skills-focused programs aligned with Oklahoma’s Critical Occupations List
A System Built to Serve Oklahoma
CareerTech’s statewide system includes:
- 29 Technology Center Districts operating on 60 campuses
- 397 PK-12 Partner School Districts
- 16 Skills Centers (including 3 juvenile facilities)
- 32 Adult Education & Family Literacy providers
This infrastructure allows CareerTech to serve students from middle school to adulthood with flexible, career-focused training that meets local needs.
By The Numbers: CareerTech's Impact on Oklahoma
94% Positive Placement Rate
An overwhelming majority of CareerTech graduates are employed, enlisted in the military, or pursuing higher education.
Over 9,200 Businesses Served in FY24
CareerTech delivers workforce solutions that meet real-world needs across all sectors.
278,938 Industry-Specific Training Enrollments
Nearly 279,000 enrollments in industry-specific training programs that help fill skills gaps in Oklahoma’s most critical industries.
21,899 Industry-Endorsed Certificates Awarded
CareerTech credentials prove job readiness and reduce employer training time.
73 Counties Served Across Oklahoma
CareerTech’s reach ensures statewide access to economic opportunities and workforce support.
CareerTech: Supporting Oklahoma’s Economic Future
Statewide Reach, Local Results
CareerTech’s impact isn’t limited to one region—it’s everywhere Oklahomans live and work.
With locations in 73 of the state’s 77 counties, CareerTech connects learners with opportunity and ensures businesses have access to job-ready talent.
Support a Job-Ready Oklahoma
Ongoing investment in CareerTech is essential to:
- Maintain and grow the statewide economic impact
- Expand access to career pathways in rural and urban communities
- Ensure employers can hire skilled workers trained right here in Oklahoma
- Provide young people and adults with meaningful, upwardly mobile careers
CareerTech is education that works — for people, for businesses, and for Oklahoma.
See How CareerTech is Powering Oklahoma's Workforce
Legislative leaders—get the facts behind one of Oklahoma’s most vital economic engines. Download our one-page guide to see how CareerTech is bridging the skills gap, delivering real-world results, and shaping the state’s workforce future.