US Dept. Of Labor Grant Boosts Oklahoma CareerTech Apprenticeship Programs

Oklahoma CareerTech is expanding its apprenticeship programs with over $500,000 in federal funding, offering students paid job training, mentorship, and industry credentials.

Tuesday, November 19th 2024, 5:57 am

By: Jonathan Polasek


A grant from the U.S. Department of Labor is helping Oklahoma CareerTech connect more students with employers statewide.

Oklahoma CareerTech now leads the state in offering U.S. Department of Labor-registered apprenticeships. The organization recently received over $500,000 in federal funding to expand its apprenticeship programs.

Leaders say apprenticeships provide opportunities for students to work and learn simultaneously. These programs allow students to earn wages, gain on-the-job experience, receive mentorship, and obtain industry-recognized credentials in their chosen fields.

Justin Siler, a CareerTech liaison, emphasized the importance of these programs for Oklahoma’s workforce.

"That gives us an extra tool in our workforce development toolbox and the opportunity to support industry and employers throughout Oklahoma and all kinds of different types of industries and support their workforce development and talent pipeline effort," Siler said.

According to the Department of Labor, 90% of students who complete registered apprenticeships retain their employment after the program and earn higher wages.

Jonathan Polasek

Jonathan Polasek joined News On 6 as a multimedia journalist in August of 2022 after working in Midland and Odessa.

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