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.

• 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

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.

• 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

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

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.

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.

Adult Career Development

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

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.

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.

Adult Day Services

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