the workforce they need to keep Greater Oklahoma City’s momentum moving forward. The website is built on what makes Oklahoma City the ideal place for people looking for new opportunities: jobs, affordability, housing and quality of life. One of the new features of the website are aggregated job boards searchable by Oklahoma City’s key industry sectors. The new employment section also features spotlights on the high-growth companies in Oklahoma City, as well as resident spotlights so potential residents can hear first-hand from people what it’s like to live in Oklahoma City. Another new feature is the employer’s portal that allows HR and workforce recruitment professionals to create a login so they can have all the Chamber’s recruitment and relocation tools at their fingertips. In addition to resources dedicated to recruiting individuals to Oklahoma City, the Chamber also increased its support for those looking to find their place in a new community. The Chamber hosted three receptions throughout the year for new employees of some of the region’s largest companies. The Find Your OKC receptions allowed newcomers to network with Oklahoma City’s connectors – people who are deeply engaged in a variety of communities within Oklahoma City. These events highlight Oklahoma City’s diversity and allow people to make contacts outside of their workplace. A driving force throughout many updates to the Chamber’s relocation resources was the Chamber’s
Talent Council, a group of HR representatives from the region’s largest companies. The Chamber’s Talent Council met throughout the year to provide insight on the Chamber’s talent initiative and feedback on the Chamber’s relocation resources. CONNECT ING INTERNS AND EMP LOYEES WI TH OKC ’S STORY The Chamber’s Intern OKC program continued to connect Oklahoma college students and recent graduates with the benefits of beginning their career in Oklahoma City. In 2019, InternOKC hosted 347 interns from 73 employers for three educational sessions that included professional development tips, information on the region’s culture and business environment and networking opportunities. In addition to its work strengthening Greater Oklahoma City’s young workforce, the Chamber’s talent team hosted several events to better connect newcomers to Oklahoma City’s opportunities and further strengthen key sectors. The Chamber continued to partner with Leadership Oklahoma City to host two OKConnect classes, where more than 90 new company leaders received behind-the-scenes insight into Oklahoma City’s story.
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