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Career Tech asks for $68 million to help prepare youth for workforce
- CareerTech asks for 68 million dollars to help prepare youth for workforce demands in Oklahoma.
- State Director Brent Haken says the funds would expand early exposure and opportunities for students.
- CareerTech notes shortages in healthcare, with CDL licensure and manufacturing growth as priorities.
- More than 30,000 students are in post-secondary education within CareerTech, with 140,000 in K-12.
- Officials emphasize early career education to motivate and prepare students for future opportunities.
- CareerTech highlights programs across healthcare, construction, and other trades.
- The request follows prior funding results and ongoing shortages amid growing industry needs.
- Oklahoma’s manufacturing sector and automation training are cited as growth areas needing skilled workers.
- CareerTech wants to raise awareness of early opportunities across grades five and six.
- The funding request is part of Oklahoma’s effort to align education with workforce needs.
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