What does the manufacturing industry look like in Oklahoma? In this episode of Gear Talk, Wes Cash sits down with Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell to discuss the manufacturing industries prevalent in the state of Oklahoma and identify what steps are being taken to bring more skilled professionals to the state and reduce the skills gap.
From career tech schools to student outreach, Lt. Governor Pinnell sheds light on the manufacturing opportunities in Oklahoma and the incentives that are available to companies looking to get into manufacturing here. You’ll learn about:
• The economic importance of manufacturing facilities
• Prevalent manufacturing industries in Oklahoma
• What Oklahoma is doing to reduce the skill gap
• The role of education in the growth Oklahoma manufacturing
Whether you are fresh out of school looking for a job in manufacturing, or a facility looking to hire quality educated employees, this episode will open your eyes to the steps Oklahoma is taking to train, educate, and attract people to the manufacturing industry.
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