Sen. John Haste: Oklahoma's roads and bridges won't build themselves

Tulsa World

Sen. John Haste Jan 7, 2024

Oklahoma, like other states, is experiencing workforce shortages in critical industries like transportation. This industry is tasked with planning and building Oklahoma’s roadways and bridges — a massive undertaking that requires a large, highly-trained workforce.

While there are ample career opportunities, one of this industry’s main challenges is students and the public simply aren’t aware of them or what education and training is needed to pursue them. I’m proud of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation and our state’s trade associations for their dedication to addressing these shortages through school outreach programs, hands-on experiences, and other innovative learning and training opportunities. View the full article: TulsaWorld.com