Tulsa Community College

WriteSea Partners with Tulsa Community College to Revolutionize Career Services with AI Technology

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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TULSA, Okla., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WriteSea, a venture capital-backed and leading provider of AI-driven career mobility tools, is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with Tulsa Community College (TCC), a pioneer in educational excellence and workforce development. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in WriteSea's mission to harness the power of artificial intelligence to enhance job search and career development processes for students in higher education and working professionals alike.

Key Points: 
  • TULSA, Okla., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WriteSea , a venture capital-backed and leading provider of AI-driven career mobility tools, is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with Tulsa Community College (TCC), a pioneer in educational excellence and workforce development.
  • Job Search Genius offers a comprehensive suite of AI-enabled features, including AI Resume Builder, AI Cover Letter Generator, AI Interview Prep, AI Mock Interview Simulation, Contact Tracker, Job Tracker, AI Salary & Benefits Negotiation Coach, AI Headshots, AI LinkedIn Review, and AI Job Applications.
  • "We are excited to bring WriteSea's AI technology to our students and alumni," said Peter Selden, VP of Workforce Development at TCC.
  • This initiative not only benefits TCC students but also serves as a model for other educational institutions seeking to incorporate AI technology into their career services.

Tulsa Community College's Holistic Approach to the Development of Social Capital

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Friday, December 8, 2023
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The concept of social capital was brought up to me by TCC Science and Aeronautics Assistant Professor Mona Easterling.

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  • The concept of social capital was brought up to me by TCC Science and Aeronautics Assistant Professor Mona Easterling.
  • TCC establishes social capital on its campuses through mentorship programs, workforce partnerships, community engagement, and with initiatives like the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Pathways Project and Unlocking Opportunity.
  • TCC is evolving beyond its purpose of providing an affordable, quality education, and is preparing students to establish social capital of their own.
  • Community service increases civic participation, social networks, and builds trust and a sense of belonging for students, all of which are crucial components of social capital.

Tulsa Receives EDA Tech Hubs Designation with ‘Equitable & Trustworthy Autonomy’ Proposal

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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“The Tech Hubs designation is also an important validation of TIL’s tech-led economic development strategy for the region, ‘ Tulsa’s Tech Niche .’ This moment affirms Tulsa’s position as a nationwide leader in uncrewed aerial systems, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing and other complementary industries.”

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  • “The Tech Hubs designation is also an important validation of TIL’s tech-led economic development strategy for the region, ‘ Tulsa’s Tech Niche .’ This moment affirms Tulsa’s position as a nationwide leader in uncrewed aerial systems, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing and other complementary industries.”
    The Tech Hubs designation affirms that American leadership in science and technology is firmly rooted in the Tulsa region.
  • The Tech Hubs designation makes Tulsa eligible to apply for up to $75 million in implementation funding from the EDA in Phase 2 of the Tech Hubs Program.
  • A Tech Hubs designation pushes us closer to our goal of expanding access to all Tulsans and building a more equitable economy."
  • This designation of Tulsa as a Tech Hub tells the world that something important is happening here.

Black Tech Street Announces Alliance with Microsoft to Digitally Transform Historic Greenwood

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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TULSA, Okla., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Black Tech Street announced an unprecedented alliance with Microsoft for Historic Greenwood, the neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, given the moniker, "Black Wall Street," by Booker T. Washington for its abundance of affluent Black entrepreneurs.

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  • Dubbed by Black Tech Street, "The Digital Transformation of Black Wall Street", the alliance aims to restore Greenwood's position as a national hub for Black talent and innovation.
  • Founded in 2021, Black Tech Street's mission is to rebirth Black Wall Street as a Black innovation economy by securing Black tech-focused economic and industry development opportunities for the Greenwood community.
  • Black Tech Street Cyber Summit: In 2024, Black Tech Street and Tulsa Innovation Labs will host the first Black Tech Street Cyber Summit.
  • Black Tech Street architects and secures Black tech focused economic and industry development opportunities for the Greenwood community and serves as a chief storyteller for Black Wall Street's 21st century rebirth.

Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy to Celebrate 2023 Commencement

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Friday, May 19, 2023
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Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy is holding an in-person commencement ceremony to honor the achievements of its 2023 graduating class.

Key Points: 
  • Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy is holding an in-person commencement ceremony to honor the achievements of its 2023 graduating class.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230519005284/en/
    Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy to Celebrate 2023 Commencement (Photo: Business Wire)
    OVCA is a tuition-free public school with more than 10 years of online teaching experience, allowing students to pursue their academic goals in a supportive environment at their own pace.
  • “Thanks to their support, I feel fully prepared for the next chapter in my life and look forward to continuing my studies at Hillsdale.”
    Rep. Dick Lowe is the 2023 commencement speaker.
  • OVCA will also host a virtual graduation on June 3, 2023, at 11:00 am.

Insight School of Oklahoma to Celebrate 2023 Graduates

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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Insight School of Oklahoma (ISOK) is holding an in-person commencement ceremony to honor the achievements of its 2023 graduating class.

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  • Insight School of Oklahoma (ISOK) is holding an in-person commencement ceremony to honor the achievements of its 2023 graduating class.
  • Almost half of the graduates will attend college or career tech programs and the other half will enter the workforce.
  • Insight has two 2023 valedictorians, Ian Gonzalez is going to Tulsa Community College to study game design and Janessa Dugan will attend the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO).
  • “Thanks to my time at Insight, I feel fully prepared to attend UCO and am excited to major in nursing.”

2U Announces the Launch of edX Boot Camps

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and LANHAM, Md. , Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), the parent company of leading global online learning platform edX, today announced the launch of boot camps with edX. Under the edX brand, 2U will continue to help universities upskill over 10,000 boot camp students annually in high-demand technology fields including web development, data analytics, UX/UI, cybersecurity, fintech, digital marketing, and project management.

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  • and LANHAM, Md., Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), the parent company of leading global online learning platform edX , today announced the launch of boot camps with edX.
  • Since 2016, more than 60,000 students have graduated from university boot camp programs delivered by 2U.
  • To increase access and opportunity, edX will continue to develop career-igniting boot camp scholarships through the expansion of Access Partnerships .
  • As part of launching boot camps with edX, 2U has retired the "Trilogy Education Services" brand name.

Governors Stitt, Hutchinson Partner to Create Super Region for Advanced Mobility in the Heartland

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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TULSA, Okla.,and LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Governors Kevin Stitt and Asa Hutchinson joined together to position the Oklahoma-Arkansas region as a national hub for advanced mobility (AM) with the support of partners Tulsa Innovation Labs and Runway Group. The collaborative effort to support the growth of the AM industry, including drones, electric and autonomous vehicles, battery manufacturing, and transportation and logistics solutions, will create new research and testing space, support local AM startups, attract new companies, and convene industry corporations to test and scale new technologies. 

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  • This partnership gives us the momentum we need for this region to lead the nation into the future of mobility," said Governor Stitt.
  • According to the analysis, average earnings in AM are approximately 50% higher compared to other industries in Arkansas and Oklahoma.
  • This partnership will accelerate the work on advanced mobility and further enhance our region's reputation as a leader in technological innovation."
  • In February 2022, Governor Hutchinson launched the Arkansas Council on Future Mobility, laying the groundwork for this new bi-state AM initiative.

edX Partners with Tulsa Community College and Tulsa Innovation Labs to Help Build Tulsa's Tech Talent Pipeline

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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TULSA, Okla. and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- edX, the global online learning platform from 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), is partnering with Tulsa Community College (TCC) and Tulsa Innovation Labs (TIL) to fund the Cyber Skills Center, a scholarship initiative that will give adult learners in the Tulsa area access to no cost, fully online boot camp training programs through TCC. The scholarships are designed to help increase technical talent in the Tulsa region, with a specific focus on helping women, BIPOC, and lower-income professionals build stronger economic futures. Applications are now open, with the first boot camp cohorts beginning in October 2022.

Key Points: 
  • The scholarships are designed to help increase technical talent in the Tulsa region, with a specific focus on helping women, BIPOC, and lower-income professionals build stronger economic futures.
  • In its Tulsa Tech Niche study, TIL identified these two cross-industry fields as key areas of focus for job creation.
  • "Tulsa Innovation Labs is committed to making big investments where opportunities for traditionally underserved Tulsans overlap with industries in which Tulsa has a right to win," said Nicholas Lalla, Managing Director of Tulsa Innovation Labs.
  • Through a diverse coalition of public and private partners, TIL is creating economic development programs that seek to make Tulsa the nation's most inclusive tech community.

Babson College Launches WIN (Women Innovating Now) Lab in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Support Emerging Women Leaders

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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TULSA, Okla., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Babson College's Center for Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership (CWEL) announced its latest WIN Lab® (Women Innovating Now) initiative inside the Greenwood Women's Business Center (Greenwood WBC) in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The initiative is in partnership with the Greenwood WBC, the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Black Chambers Inc. (USBC), the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and local Tulsa universities—Langston University (an Historically Black College and University), Oklahoma State University, Tulsa Community College, and Tulsa Tech. The WIN Lab is made possible through a grant given to Babson College from FedEx Corp. The Greenwood WBC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the SBA.

Key Points: 
  • The WIN Lab is made possible through a grant given to Babson College from FedEx Corp.
  • Babson College Launches WIN (Women Innovating Now) Lab in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Support Emerging Women Leaders
    WIN Lab was first launched in 2013 by Babson's CWEL on the Wellesley campus.
  • "Babson WIN Tulsa builds on Babson's strong track record in helping women leaders achieve success in business, government, and academia.
  • Babson College prepares and empowers entrepreneurial leaders who create, grow, and steward sustainable economic and social value everywhere.