The State Chamber Research Foundation (SCRF) will host its inaugural Oklahoma Prosperity Summit next month, with a focus on developing talent for Oklahoma’s workforce at multiple levels. The Summit is an exclusive gathering of public policy thought leaders and policymakers exchanging ideas on how to move Oklahoma toward greater economic growth and prosperity. Strengthening the Talent Pipeline from Education to Employment is the inaugural Summit’s theme.
“Workforce continues to be a top issue for the business community. We cannot wait for you to hear from these experts on the various levels of the workforce pipeline—from early education to post-secondary education. This is a great opportunity for those interested in workforce policy and ideas to come together to learn about the next steps to create a top tier workforce for Oklahoma,” said Amanda Hall, Policy and Research Manager for The State Chamber Research Foundation.
The Summit will include the following three panels:
Early Education Panel – Exploring the importance of quality early education access.
· Lucia Frohling, Director of Parent Services, Oklahoma Parents for Student Achievement
· Dr. Megan Oftedal, Executive Director, Office of Educational Quality and Accountability
· Casey Sullivan Taylor, Policy Director, Early Literacy, ExcelinEd
Career Pathways Panel-Exploring efforts to better connect students to career pathways.
· Terry Adams, Director, Oklahoma Aviation Academy, Norman Public Schools
· Brent Haken, State Director, Oklahoma Department of CareerTech
· Chuck McCauley, Superintendent, Bartlesville Public Schools
· Quentin Suffren, Senior Advisor, College & Career Pathways, ExcelinEd
Higher Education Panel – Exploring the responsiveness of universities and colleges to Oklahoma’s workforce needs.
· Dr. Brandon Tatum, Executive Director, Regional University System of Oklahoma
· Courtney Warmington, State Regent, Oklahoma State Regents of Higher Education
The Prosperity Summit will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on November 12, 2024 at Will Rogers Theatre, 4322 N. Western Ave. A Networking Reception will be held after the panel, from 4–6 p.m. Register to attend here.
Media RSVP Contact
Brent Skarky- 405-818-1939 brent@okstatechamber.com
