Oklahoma CareerTech board to vote on request for funding increase
The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education presented a $249.56 million budget request for the 2028 fiscal year. The agency board will vote on a proposed $67.87 million increase to expand workforce training. The request aims to bolster vocational learning centers across the state.
OKLAHOMA CITY — A state board governing vocational learning centers could ask for a $67.87 million budget increase next year with the goal of expanding workforce training. The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education on Thursday presented a $249.56 million budget request for the 2028 fiscal year. The agency’s board is expected to vote […]
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