Oklahoma WorkTrends 2024

Defining Workforce Development

The following pages are structured around the four specific focus areas highlighted by Jacobs and Hawley, beginning with the focus area that taps workforce demographics: 1. Oklahoma’s Workforce: How individual circumstances and life stages relate to participation a. The current state of our workforce b. Childcare as a workforce development strategy c. Supporting specialized populations in our workforce i.Individuals with disabilities ii.Individuals with justice-involved backgrounds iii. Veterans d. 2023 Voice of the Workforce Results of a study conducted last year that taps into the current state of full-time employees and reflects on their employment experience in our state. i. Education and Workforce Readiness: How schools and agencies prepare individuals to enter or re-enter the workforce and help individuals advance their careers 2. a. The state of education in Oklahoma b. How curriculum supports industry needs Employer-Driven Workforce Development: How organizations provide learning opportunities to improve workplace performance 3. a. Internal training development efforts of employers b. Continued education support provided by employers c. Accessibility of both for-credit and non-credit learning and development Employer-Driven Workforce Innovations: How organizations respond to changes that impact workforce effectiveness 4. a. Adoption of emerging technologies advancing workforce development b. Adoption of new work practices advancing workforce development (hybrid/virtual work) c. Career development efforts by employers

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