Employer-Driven Workforce Innovations
When it comes to creating a workforce talent pipeline, OG&E worked hard to do just that. To ensure the energy industry has the talent available to deliver safe and reliable energy, OG&E partners with K-12 and higher education institutions to expose the next generation to the industry and prepare them for careers in energy. The electric company provides plant tours to students in Oklahoma City and Moore Public Schools and offers hands-on learning experiences for students in the Computer Science Academy at Francis Tuttle Technology Center. In addition, OG&E is an employer partner at Langston University, providing internship opportunities to students. The company also provides the OG&E Energy Scholarship to students studying power transmissions and distribution technology at Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City. With a focus on inclusive recruiting, OG&E also partners with Northwest Lineman College and the Cherokee Nation. Investing in emerging technologies, providing flexible work options and ongoing education for employees, and developing early talent pipelines starting in K-12, are likely the most impactful workforce development initiatives employers can spearhead. Strategic collaborations across all stakeholders (industry, education and government) will pave Oklahoma the best path forward to developing a strong workforce that can support Oklahoma’s long-term economic competitiveness.
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