Remember that each technology center district's college connection is unique, and programs are subject to change. Check each semester with you technology centers' student services or career counseling center for the latest information. Oklahoma's Career Tech system has programs and services in place to help a variety of businesses achieve their goals. It offers help for companies that are considering locating in Oklahoma, existing Oklahoma companies, small businesses wishing to grow, or entrepreneurs just getting started. TIP is an economic incentive program designed to encourage expansion of existing companies and to recruit new companies to Oklahoma.
TIP provides training for persons hired to fill new jobs.
Small businesses and entrepreneurs can expand and grow stronger by taking advantage of programs like Small Business Development and Self-Employment Training. In addition, several technology centers have connections to business incubators. Companies of all types and sizes may find that they can benefit from the Oklahoma Bid Assistance Network, the Oklahoma Electronic Commerce Connection, or by participating in a Management Development Group. This system operates occupational training programs and related services for incarcerated adults and for juveniles in detention centers. Through partnerships with the Department of Corrections, Corrections Corporation of America, Correctional Services Corporation, and the Office of Juvenile Affairs, the Career Tech School System provides occupational programs in sixteen state-owned correctional facilities, two private prisons, one state operated juvenile detention center, and two private juvenile group homes.