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TRAINING PROGRAMS
ROSE STATE COLLEGE'S ACADEMY PROVIDES A DYNAMIC TRAINING PROGRAM
The Rose State College Academy was established to provide specialized training programs for businesses and governmental agencies located in Eastern Oklahoma County. The Academy provides general and customized instruction in a variety of disciplines including such areas as customer service, teamwork, coaching employees, computer and Internet training, marketing, and retailing.
The Academy offers training, on campus or on-site in seven key areas:
Leadership Conferences
Military Education Program
Education In-Service Institute
Professional Certification Institute
Seminar & Convention Speakers Services
Employee Professional Development
Additional information can be obtained by contact the Academy staff at 405-733-7488 or e-mail at
training@ms.rose.cc.ok.us.
VO-TECH OKLAHOMA'S COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE IN COMPANY TRAINING PROGRAMS
The State Department of Vocational/Technical Training, through the Mid-Del Vo-Tech, offers a wide range of services for all businesses. The Training for Industry Program (TIP) includes everything industry needs to become more profitable and productive when locating or expanding in Midwest City. This program is free or low-cost to qualifying industries, including free safety training to help lower the cost of workers compensation.
Since 1968, Oklahoma Vo-Tech has had one of the best company start-up programs in the world. Over the past 20+ years, they have worked with 500+ companies and over 50,000 employees. Training is available at the jobsite or in the classroom.
Other services to industry include:
- Industry Specific Training
- Business Development Programs
- Self-Employment Training
- Management Development Programs
- Bid Assistance Centers
JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT (JTPA)
The Oklahoma County Office of Employment and Training administers the JTPA programs. These programs are directed to saving employers time and money by providing a comprehensive approach to the development of a productive workforce. The labor cost savings and other special benefits to employers include:
- Employee Recruitment
- Training
- Testing
- Screening
- Financial Incentives
QUALITY OF WORKFORCE
Local employers have found the people in the area appreciate industry and the jobs it provides. Employees are hard working and productive. They are seldom absent and have a good attitude toward their jobs.
General Motors Assembly Division has been honored for being the most productive plant in the nation. They attribute that to the excellent work ethic of their local employees.
Midwest City workers find they have less stress because they are able to live near their place of employment and go to and from work with ease.
WAGE & SALARY SURVEY
|
| Job Title |
|
Average Hourly Wage |
|
Average Annual Wage |
| Accountant |
$ |
17.33 |
$ |
18,046.00 |
| Bookkeeping/Accounting Clerk
|
$ |
10.47 |
$ |
21,778.00 |
| Bookkeeping/Payroll Clerk |
$ |
11.43 |
$ |
23,774.00 |
| Brick Mason |
$ |
17.15 |
$ |
35,672.00 |
| Carpenter |
$ |
12.02 |
$ |
25,002.00 |
| Child Care Worker |
$ |
6.89 |
$ |
14,331.00 |
| Clerical & Administrative Supervisor |
$ |
14.34 |
$ |
29,827.00 |
| Computer - Administrator |
$ |
18.49 |
$ |
38,459.00 |
| Computer - Systems Analyst |
$ |
23.52 |
$ |
48,922.00 |
| Computer - Programmer |
$ |
19.29 |
$ |
40,123.00 |
| Computer - Support Specialist |
$ |
14.39 |
$ |
29,931.00 |
| Draftsman |
$ |
13.05 |
$ |
27,144.00 |
| Drywall Installer |
$ |
11.66 |
$ |
24,253.00 |
| Electrician |
$ |
15.91 |
$ |
33,093.00 |
| Engineers - Chemical |
$ |
28.20 |
$ |
58,656.00 |
| Engineers - Computer |
$ |
24.62 |
$ |
51,210.00 |
| Engineers - Petroleum |
$ |
31.24 |
$ |
64,979.00 |
| Engineers - Mechanical |
$ |
26.09 |
$ |
54,267.00 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator -Excavating/Loading |
$ |
10.40 |
$ |
21,632.00 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator -Grader/Bulldozer/Scraper |
$ |
11.09 |
$ |
23,067.00 |
| Janitors & Cleaners |
$ |
7.55 |
$ |
15,704.00 |
| Laborer |
$ |
9.04 |
$ |
18,803.00 |
| Machinist |
$ |
13.23 |
$ |
27,518.00 |
| Maids & House Keepers |
$ |
6.38 |
$ |
13,270.00 |
| Managers General/Executive |
$ |
24.55 |
$ |
51,064.00 |
| Medical - RN |
$ |
17.49 |
$ |
18,379.00 |
| Medical - Lab
Technician |
$ |
11.61 |
$ |
24,149.00 |
| Medical - Lab Technologist |
$ |
17.33 |
$ |
18,046.00 |
| Painter |
$ |
12.09 |
$ |
25,147.00 |
| Plant Mechanic (Machinery Maintenance) |
$ |
13.11 |
$ |
27,269.00 |
| Plumber |
$ |
15.63 |
$ |
32,510.00 |
| Precision Printing Workers |
$ |
10.14 |
$ |
21,091.00 |
| Receptionists/Information Clerks |
$ |
8.44 |
$ |
17,555.00 |
| Secretaries, except Legal & Medical |
$ |
10.07 |
$ |
20,946.00 |
| Security Guard |
$ |
7.93 |
$ |
1,694.00 |
| Shipping and Receiving Clerks |
$ |
10.63 |
$ |
22,110.00 |
| Truck Driver - Heavy |
$ |
13.92 |
$ |
28,954.00 |
| Truck Driver -
Light |
$ |
9.62 |
$ |
2,010.00 |
| Welding Machine Setters |
$ |
10.86 |
$ |
22,589.00 |
|
WORKFORCE AVAILABILITY
|
DECEMBER - 2000
|
Unemployment Rate
Current month is preliminary data |
| Area |
Employment |
Unemployment |
Labor Force |
Dec'00 |
Nov'00 |
Oct'00 |
Dec'99 |
|
United States |
136,092,000 |
5,227,000 |
141,319,000 |
3.70% |
3.8% |
3.60% |
3.70% |
|
Oklahoma |
1,594,400 |
42,400 |
1,636,800 |
2.60% |
2.8% |
3.10% |
3.10% |
FOUR COUNTY LABOR MARKET AREA - (Approximately 30 Mile Radius) |
|
Cleveland County |
112,200 |
1,740 |
113,940 |
1.55% |
1.70% |
1.90% |
1.80% |
|
Lincoln County |
13,380 |
410 |
13,790 |
3.06% |
3.10% |
3.10% |
3.80% |
|
Oklahoma County |
329,960 |
7,830 |
337,790 |
2.37% |
2.50% |
2.70% |
2.40% |
|
Pottawatomie County |
28,380 |
820 |
29,200 |
2.89% |
3.20% |
3.50% |
3.30% |
TOTAL (approx. 30 Mile Radius)
|
483,920 |
10,800 |
494,720 |
2.23% |
|
|
|
Oklahoma City MSA
|
544,790 |
11,740 |
556,530 |
2.10% |
2.30% |
2.50% |
2.30% |
Midwest
City's Total Available Labor Force is estimated at approximately
11,270
(Based on average of OKC MSA and Four County Area December
Preliminary Estimates)
Note: The data
included in these tables are estimates developed using
methodologies and statistical adjustments as prescribed for all
states by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor
Statistics. Preliminary estimates are based upon the Current
Population Survey conducted each month according to the
procedures established by the U.S. Department of Labor
Statistics. Revisions are made to preliminary estimates each
month using monthly employment information obtained by the
Oklahoma Employment Security Commission and the U.S. Department
of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, to most accurately analyze
and report the most current labor force information available.
Data obtained and interpretted from http://www.oesc.state.ok.us/lmi/
For more information contact:
Midwest City Chamber of commerce
301 N. Air Depot, Suite A
Midwest City, Oklahoma 73110
(405) 733-3801
Fax: (405) 733-5633
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