The Business Development Center is dedicated to fueling our region's economic vitality. We empower entrepreneurs and established enterprises alike by delivering the practical resources, training, strategic networking, and expert guidance needed to start, strengthen, and scale a business.

Providing Customized Solutions

APPRENTICESHIPS

Having trouble finding skilled employees? Let EOC Tech tailor an apprenticeship to meet your industry needs?

Apprenticeships are industry-driven partnerships between employers, participants, and EOC Tech. Apprenticeships begin with employment. On-the-job learning is complimented by technical skills gained through EOC Tech’s work-friendly training programs. Apprentices can earn while they learn. By the end of the program, apprentices obtain nationally recognized credentials and businesses retain skillful employees. In Oklahoma, individuals and employers can choose between two apprenticeship pathways — DOL Registered (RAP) and CareerTech (CTA) — each built to align with unique goals and workforce priorities.

LEADERSHIP and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

EOC Tech creates customized programs to help you develop your greatest assets - your employees. Training can be customized around goals for seasoned managers, new supervisors, or teams that need a boost in communication and collaboration.

What training can we deliver?

• Leadership training and coaching
• Supervisory / management development
• Employee motivation and retention
• Giving and receiving feedback
• Teambuilding
• Time management
• Strategic planning
• Additional customized training options available

TRAINING FOR INDUSTRY PROGRAM (TIP) 

This economic development incentive helps new or expanding industry to design and deliver customized, specialized workforce training. Through TIP, prospective companies can receive pre-employment, pre-production, and industry-specific training with a productive, well-trained workforce. Training programs are custom tailored to meet the specific needs of the company. TIP is provided at no cost to the company, with the only requirement being the creation of new jobs for Oklahoma.

SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE 

EOC Tech works with organizations to build safer workplaces through customized training that fits real conditions on the job. We will work with you to tailor a plan that strengthens awareness, sharpens decision making, and lower risk across your operation.