2025 Oklahoma Statutes
Title 40. Labor
§40-905. Programs — Administration — Rules.
A. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 904 of Title 40 of the Oklahoma Statutes, the Oklahoma Workforce Commission shall implement programs in this state to address the following:
1. Development of a workforce in high demand occupations or critical occupations as determined by the Oklahoma Workforce Commission. Actions taken by the Commission may include:
- a.identifying the needs of higher education institutions suited for certain high demand or critical workforce areas and helping the institutions develop and implement plans to address those needs,
- b.identify outcomes based on funding,
- c.identifying and partnering for scholarship match opportunities for students interested in these high demand and critical workforce fields, and
- d.helping institutions increase program capacity;
2. Development of work-based learning opportunities, which may include, but not be limited to, internships, apprenticeships, and other career exploration and exposure; and
3. Development of innovation within public schools as defined in Section 1-106 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes that supports workforce success, which may include:
- a.developing enhanced or unique education pathways,
- b.utilizing development grants for basic skills development,
- c.utilizing regulatory innovation grants, and
- d.assisting in the development of career-connected high schools.
B. The Commission may administer these programs through funds in the Oklahoma Workforce Commission Revolving Fund created in Section 3 of this act.
C. The Commission shall promulgate rules necessary to implement the provisions of this section.
Added by Laws 2025, c. 408, § 2.
