Workforce & Training

Choctaw and the region can provide the sustainable workforce you require. Our workers are well known for their positive attitude, stability and are among the most productive in the nation. Our workforce program is designed to meet the “life-cycle” needs of your company, including: recruitment, assessment, start-up training and development of a long-term workforce pipeline – at no cost to you.

Workforce Highlights

  • Choctaw is located within 25 mile radius of 1.057 million population and within 60 miles of 1.4 million.
  • Choctaw Population is 11,146
  • Unemployment Rate (Region) – 5.2 %
  • Median Age 41.6 10 mi (37.2)
  • Average Household Income $ 64,489 (city) $ 70,355 (5 mi)
  • Underemployment – amount of workers identified and ready for work – OESC
  • Major Industry Segments: The area is known for highly productive workers in key industry segments including aerospace and defense, customer care, logistics, light manufacturing/plastics, agribusiness

COmmuting

If you’re used to driving longer than 20 minutes or so just to get to work in the morning, you’re about to gain back some extra free time. According to numerous studies, The Choctaw/Oklahoma City region boasts some of the lowest average commute times in the nation. Our freeways are plentiful and relatively crowdless and our city’s traffic grid is ultra-efficient. In fact, among the nation’s 52 largest cities, the U.S. Census Bureau recently ranked Oklahoma City’s commutes the third-lowest in the country Among cities of similar size, Oklahoma City easily beats the competition. So no need to rush – you’ve got plenty of extra time to relax in OKC.

Major Employers

  • Tinker AFB and Logistics Center
    (The nation’s largest jet engine maintenance center)
  • Boeing, Pratt & Whitney, Northrop Grumman, Chromalloy, GE Aviation, SAIC, Rolls Royce and other suppliers
  • Choctaw / Nicoma Park Schools
  • Eastern Oklahoma County
    Technology Center
  • Choctaw Plastics Manufacturer
  • Midwest Regional Medical Center

State of Oklahoma *

Government

38,000

Tinker Air Force Base *

Military

24,000

INTEGRIS Health *

Health Care

6,200

FAA Aeronautical Center *

Aerospace Training

5,600

OU Health Sciences Center *

Education

4,200

AT&T

Telecommunications

3,193

OU Medical Center *

Health Care

3,250

Hertz

Auto Rental / Leasing

3,400

Mercy Health System of OK *

Health Care

2,426

Hobby Lobby Stores

Wholesale

2,522

SSM Health Care of Oklahoma *

Health Care

2,355

Dell, Inc.

Customer Service

2,195

Cox Communications

Telecommunications

2,000

Chesapeake Energy Corp.

Oil & Gas

1,718

Colleges and Universities

  • OU
  • OSU
  • Rose State
  • UCO
  • OBU
  • OCCC
  • Redlands

Historic Campus Environments

Major Universities

Higher education opportunities abound in the Choctaw area. There are over 21 institutions of higher education within 60 minutes of the city. These include six two-year colleges, and 11 four-year universities. 

With more than 120,000 students in area colleges each year, the Choctaw/Greater Oklahoma City region educates as many youth as college towns like Boston or Philadelphia.

Comprehensive Universities include:

University of Oklahoma, Norman and Oklahoma City

Oklahoma State University, Stillwater and Oklahoma City

2-Year Universities


Name

Location

Type

# of Majors

Enrollment

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City

Public

44

12,048

Rose State College

Midwest City

Public

49

7,000

Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma City

Public

31

5,654

Redlands Community College

El Reno

Public

33

2,323

Vatterott College

Oklahoma City

Private

5

249

ITT Technical Institute

Oklahoma

Private

5

4-Year Universities


Name

Location

Type

Highest Degree

Undergraduate Enrollment

University of Oklahoma

Norman

Public

Doctorate

20,297

Oklahoma State University

Stillwater

Public

Doctorate

19,849

University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond

Public

Masters

14,135

Langston University

Langston

Public

Masters

4,100

Oklahoma Baptist University

Shawnee

Private

Bachelors

1,823

Southern Nazarene University

Bethany

Private

Masters

1,780

Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City

Private

Doctorate

1,869

Oklahoma Christian University

Oklahoma City

Private

Masters

1,748

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

Chickasha

Public

Bachelors

1,449

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences

Oklahoma City

Public

Doctorate

805

Saint Gregory’s University

Shawnee

Private

Bachelors

722

Mid-America Christian University

Oklahoma City

Private

Bachelors

714

University of Phoenix

Oklahoma City

Private

Masters

824

Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College

Moore

Private

Bachelors

348

Southwestern Christian University

Bethany

Private

Masters

254

Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center

Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center’s Business Development Center offers a business consulting and training resource group comprised of specialists experienced in a variety of industries. We understand that all things influence the bottom line and we offer customized business solutions to address the needs of an organization as a whole. From training for new technologies, to strategic planning for business ventures, to specialized safety training for the workplace, we offer services to develop, enhance and ensure the success of local businesses.

  • Adult Career Development – over 30 different types of training to choose from: General Interest Areas to Security Guard Training and much more.
  • Business & Industry Training – training tailored to meet the needs of your business.
  • Emergency Medical Technician
  • Fire Training Center
  • Small Business Management – offers business owners a step-by-step process for creating and growing a successful business.
  • Oklahoma Bid Assistance Network – helps you locate and successfully compete for federal contracts.

Customized Employee Training

Consistently ranked as one of the top programs in the nation, Oklahoma’s Training for Industry Program (TIP) provides customized training and resources to qualifying new and expanding Oklahoma companies at little or no cost to the company. Delivered through the Eastern Oklahoma County (EOC) Technology Center, TIP ensures that companies have a productive workforce from the start.

Business & Industry Services

From customized training, bid assistance, and small business support, EOC Tech Business & Industry services are there to see your business succeed.

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Adult Career Development

Whether you are looking for classes focused on hobbies, fitness, or certification, EOC Tech offers many courses to fit your needs.

ACD Offerings
Full Time Career Programs & Course Catalog

With offerings for high school students or adults, EOC Tech Full-Time programs offer the skills and knowledge you need to get ahead.

Programs & Catalog
Child Development Center

Our program is proud to be one of an elite group of programs in the state to have obtained National Accreditation through the National Association of Early Childhood Education.

Child Development Center
Adult Day Services

Adult Day Health Services are the best kept secret in senior and adult with disabilities care choices.

Adult Day Services