StrataTech Education Group and Tulsa Job Corps Center Announce Partnership to Address Workforce Demand in Oklahoma
May 16 2024 - 12:08PM
StrataTech Education Group, a leading operator of skilled trade
schools, announced today a new partnership with Tulsa Job Corps
Center (TJCC) to address the growing demand for skilled
tradespeople in Oklahoma and across the country. Through this
partnership, students who are enrolled with TJCC and have an
OKJobMatch account can apply for tuition assistance scholarships
for career technical training programs at Tulsa Welding School
(TWS).
This partnership comes at a time when skilled laborers are in
high demand. An estimated 360,000 new welding professionals will be
needed over the next three years, while employment for HVAC
technicians is expected to grow by 6% from now to 2032.
Scholarships provided by StrataTech can be combined with other
educational funding sources available through TJCC to cover the
full tuition cost for TWS programs in welding, electrical, and
HVAC/refrigeration.
“Like most of the country, Oklahoma is facing an increasing
demand for skilled laborers,” said Mary Kelly, President and CEO of
StrataTech. “Our partnership with Tulsa Job Corps Center is
critical as it allows us to train more Oklahomans in the skilled
trades and build a stronger workforce for the state."
Tulsa Job Corps Center provides academic, career technical,
career success skills, career development training and more to
young adults in the Tulsa community. Fortunately, perceptions
around careers in the skilled trades are shifting as enrollment in
vocational training programs is surging. The number of students
enrolled in vocational-focused community colleges rose 16% last
year to its highest level since the National Student Clearinghouse
began tracking such data in 2018.
“People should have the option to choose their path when it
comes to their career, regardless of barriers,” said Dr. Anton
Bizzell, President and CEO of Bizzell US, which operates Tulsa Job
Corps Center. “We’re incredibly excited to partner with StrataTech
and Tulsa Welding School to further eliminate barriers and give
more Oklahoma citizens access to a life-changing education.”
StrataTech will enroll up to 10 students per cohort. StrataTech
and TJCC will also support students as they prepare to enter the
workforce upon completion of their program, assisting with
searching and applying for jobs, writing resumes, and preparing for
interviews.
To learn more about Tulsa Welding School visit www.tws.edu. For
additional information regarding this exciting partnership, reach
out to Jenny Pacheco, Sr. Director of Agency Relations at
jenny.pacheco@stratatech.com.
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About StrataTech Education GroupStrataTech Education
Group focuses on the education, growth and development of
specialized career education schools, particularly skilled-trade
programs designed to address the nation’s growing infrastructure
needs. Holding an A+ rating by the Better Business Bureau,
StrataTech Education Group’s portfolio includes The
Refrigeration School, Inc. (RSI) (Phoenix), Tulsa Welding
School (TWS) (Tulsa, OK), Tulsa Welding School
(Jacksonville, FL), Tulsa Welding School & Technology
Center (Houston, TX) and Tulsa Welding School serving the
Dallas Metro - Dallas, TX). For more information,
visit www.StrataTech.com and follow us
on LinkedIn.About Tulsa Welding SchoolFor over 75
years, Tulsa Welding School (TWS) has been training skilled trades
professionals, nationwide. Students learn hands-on, technical
competencies and skills through labs, virtual reality, and
classroom instruction, with a curriculum designed to meet
employers’ needs. TWS offers welding, HVAC/Refrigeration,
electrical and electrical lineworker programs. There are four
TWS campuses across the country including Tulsa Welding
School in Tulsa, Tulsa Welding School
-acksonville, Tulsa Welding School & Technology
Center in Houston, and Tulsa Welding School serving
the Dallas/Ft. Worth metro. Accredited Schools, ACCSC.
Licensed by OBPVS, approved and regulated by TWC, and licensed by
Florida CIE (License #2331). For more information,
visit www.tws.edu and follow along our social
channels: YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.
About Bizzell US:Established in 2010, Bizzell US (Bizzell)
is a consulting, strategy, investment, and technology firm that
designs innovative solutions to help build healthy, secure, and
sustainable communities in our nation and around the world. Bizzell
leverages the combined experience of our diverse subject matter
experts to develop data-driven, research-informed answers to the
world’s most complex challenges—ensuring our clients achieve their
vision and goals through innovated solutions. To learn more about
Bizzell, visit https://bizzellus.com/.
About Tulsa Job Corps CenterTulsa Job Corps Center, one
of the nation’s residential job training programs, prepares young
adults, ages 16-24, with education and hands-on career training for
entry-level positions that lead to careers in today’s workforce.
For more information, visit https://tulsa.jobcorps.gov/.
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