professionals and future technicians,” Copeland said. “We are anxious to multiply this opportunity as we continue to add employer partners who want to grow their own best-in-class manufacturing talent.” After signing their commitments to both their employers and the program, students gathered with family and program partners for a small celebration, complete with cake and a chance to network with the employers and educators who will help guide their journey. Ronna Vanderslice, vice provost for academic affairs for the OSU System and interim provost and vice president for academic affairs at OSU-OKC, praised the students for taking on the challenge. “The program is rigorous, and it’s going to lead to a much brighter future for you,” Vanderslice said. “It’s going to be a tough two years. You’re going to dedicate a lot to this program, and it’s going to open so many doors. I want to congratulate all of the students.” With OKC’s manufacturing sector continuing to grow, the Chamber’s investment in workforce development through OKC FAME is helping ensure that local companies have the pipeline of talent they need—while
giving students a clear, debt-reduced path to a high- demand career. If you’re a manufacturing employer and would like to find out more about joining the FAME Chapter as a partner, please visit our website at www.okcfame.com or reach out to the Chamber’s Director of Talent Partnerships Lee Copeland at lcopeland@okcchamber.com.
Congratulations to Chamber members on their recent Grand Openings! To see the schedule of upcoming Grand Openings or subscribe to the Grand Openings calendar, visit okcchamber.com/grandopenings. GRAND OPENINGS
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