By 2025, more than 60 percent of American jobs are projected to require some type of degree, certificate or credentialed training beyond a high school diploma. The Chamber’s education & workforce division leads the development and implementation of a regional talent supply chain to ensure northeast Oklahoma keeps pace with this national trend and Tulsa-area businesses can hire the people they need to grow and prosper.

Following the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Talent Pipeline Management model, members of the education & workforce team coordinate with employers in key industry sectors, educational institutions, training providers, local civic groups and national nonprofits to build a comprehensive, employer-led workforce infrastructure. The division pursues three objectives in support of this supply chain: recruiting new talent, keeping existing talent here, and developing the right skills within the labor pool for in-demand occupations. By unifying the attraction, retention and cultivation of talent, the the education & workforce division promotes regional economic prosperity with an organized and managed system to deploy a high-quality workforce for critical jobs.

STRATEGIES & PROGRAMS

ATTRACT
Increase the in-migration of adults with a bachelor’s degree

• Intern in Tulsa
  Curated experience showcasing Tulsa to summer interns at area employers.
• Marketing Tulsa to young talent
  Dedicated digital marketing campaigns to increase the number of recent college graduates moving to the region.

RETAIN
Reduce the out-migration of adults with a bachelor’s degree

• Mosaic
  Chamber business council leading, educating and influencing businesses to foster diverse, inclusive workplaces and champion equitable economic outcomes for all.
• TYPros
  Young professionals organization developing the next generation of civic leaders and making Tulsa a better place to live, work and play.