During the 2006 legislative session, the Gov. Brad Henry signed into law a measure (Senate Bill 1040) that encouraged the establishment of One-stop Career/Employment Centers. These centers would link federal, state and local resources and programs and that create collaborative and interorganizational partnerships between state governmental agencies and private and nonprofit entities.
The purpose of the partnership is to assist persons receiving temporary assistance, persons who are employed in low-wage jobs, underemployed persons and persons who are unemployed to obtain employment preparation; to explore career, employment and job referral opportunities; to improve skills through education and training; and to obtain information on various services and programs in the state.
A number of State of Oklahoma agencies and others organizations make up this partnership. The links below all open in a new window. They include: