Governor's Council

Oklahoma is focused on developing a comprehensive workforce development system that supports economic development and the growth of the state’s economy.

Uniquely among the states, Oklahoma brings together leaders from business, government, education, and non-profit sectors to jointly develop ways to coordinate workforce development with economic development. The goals: better jobs for the state’s workers and better-qualified workers for the state’s employers.

Since 2004, the Governor’s Council for Workforce and Economic Development has been working to develop creative solutions that expand and improve Oklahoma’s workforce, promote a stronger economy, and make the state more competitive globally.

Among the Council’s more visible accomplishments are:

Current Council initiatives, as outlined in Governor’s Council Strategic Plan 2011, include:

Building Blocks for an Employer-Responsive Workforce System 2011

A major Governor’s Council study of employer needs in 2011 found better skills certifications and four other building blocks as the blueprint for a new, more responsive workforce development system. The findings are documented in Building Blocks for an Employer-Responsive Workforce System 2011.

Game Changers for Governor Fallin

Game Changer Outline

Strategic Plan April 20 GCWED Meeting

Governor’s Youth Council

A separate Governor’s Youth Council advises the Governor’s Council on strategies involving youth.

Meetings

2012 Governor's Council Meetings

2012 Youth Council Meetings

Governor's Council 4-20-12 Agenda

Governor's Council 6-1-12 Agenda

Youth Council 4-20-12 Agenda

Meeting Agendas

Minutes of Previous Meetings

Council Matters Newsletter

Council Matters: April 24
Past Editions