CareerTech asks lawmakers for $68 million to expand programs, cites 94% placement rate
The director of Oklahoma CareerTech presented to a House subcommittee seeking a $68 million increase to push the agency to $244 million, highlighted record K–12 enrollment and a 94% one‑year placement rate, and proposed middle‑school career‑exploration grants and one‑time district start grants.
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The director of Oklahoma CareerTech told the A & B Subcommittee on Education that the agency is requesting a $68,000,000 increase this year to grow programming and meet local employer demand. The director said the total would move CareerTech funding to $244,000,000 and support expanded workforce training, K–12 program growth and a middle‑school career‑exploration initiative.
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