Podcasts about opportunities industrialization center

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"!Welcome to Chapter 79!We're doing something a little different to kick off the year. I've invited three experts working in the field of literacy across Oklahoma to join me for a conversation about where we are as a state and what is being done to help meet childhood and adult literacy challenges. You are going to hear some passionate folks talk about some inspiring interventions and results and you're also going to hear about how you can get involved. Erin Bell - Project Manager for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in OklahomaConnect: Imagination Library Website | Erin on IGMelissa Ahlgrim - Program Director of Literacy Policy and Programs at the Oklahoma State Department of EducationConnect: OKDOE on FB | Website | Melissa on IGChristopher Myers - Director of Academics for the Opportunities Industrialization Center of Oklahoma County. Connect: OICOKC Website | OICOKC on IG | 405.235.2651Sign up for the Read LOKal NewsletterSupport the Okie Bookcast through Buy Me A CoffeeMentioned on the ShowNancy Drew Mysteries - Carolyn KeeneGet Out of Your Own Way - Mark Goulston and Philip GoldbergThe Mountain is You - Brianna WiestConnect with J: website | TikTok | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

This week we are joined by DesJean Jones, for a conversation about unlocking business opportunities for the underserved in our community, the "backpack" of race that many minorities carry, and the powerful idea that "You Are Enough". DesJean is OIC of Oklahoma County's Executive Director. OIC stands for Opportunities Industrialization Center, and the organization has been around for more than 50 years, specializing in Helping Others Help Themselves. They do this through academic classes, skills training and day to day living courses. OIC recently launched their business academy and business think tank. We are excited for you to listen in!

I had the chance to interview the newly appointed President and CEO of the workforce development organization Opportunities Industrialization Center, Inc. Judge Renée Cardwell Hughes discusses ways OIC continues to shape its programs to keep up with the changing needs of the workforce.https://philaoic.org/

Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down. Some words from my personal guru – Oprah Winfrey. Isn't that what true love is. Today we continue our special series “Love is Love” when I speak with Patience Carter Murray and Alex Murray who traveled a road that would have broken many but instead led them to a place where Love recognizes no barriers. You absolutely have to check outwww.sincerelypatience.com which hosts videos from their wedding. Beautiful.First an interview with the newly appointed President and CEO of the workforce development organization Opportunities Industrialization Center, Inc. Judge Renée Cardwell Hughes discusses ways OIC continues to shape its programs to keep up with the changing needs of the workforce.https://philaoic.org/

This week, Deborah heads to Rocky Mount to learn about the predominantly female African-American medical team at the Opportunities Industrialization Center - the OIC - a multi-purpose resource center that focuses on health. These doctors, nurses, and dentists are working to both improve health disparities in Eastern NC and to educate their patients about the virtues of medicine and health care.

This week, Deborah heads to Rocky Mount to learn about the predominantly female African-American medical team at the Opportunities Industrialization Center - the OIC - a multi-purpose resource center that focuses on health. These doctors, nurses, and dentists are working to both improve health disparities in Eastern NC and to educate their patients about the virtues of medicine and health care.

This week, Deborah heads to Rocky Mount to learn about the predominantly female African-American medical team at the Opportunities Industrialization Center - the OIC - a multi-purpose resource center that focuses on health. These doctors, nurses, and dentists are working to both improve health disparities in Eastern NC and to educate their patients about the virtues of medicine and health care.

This week, Deborah heads to Rocky Mount to learn about the predominantly female African-American medical team at the Opportunities Industrialization Center - the OIC - a multi-purpose resource center that focuses on health. These doctors, nurses, and dentists are working to both improve health disparities in Eastern NC and to educate their patients about the virtues of medicine and health care.