Student Accessibility and Support

Student Accessibility and Support

Student Accessibility and Support

(405) 682-7520

(405) 682-7871 (Fax)

Counseling Services: Call (405) 682-7520 for appointments

7777 South May Avenue

Oklahoma City, OK 73159

Employment Services

AMERICAN INDIAN VOCATIONAL 
REHABILITATION PROGRAM

405-951-3400
3535 N.W. 58th St., Ste. 500, OKC, OK 73132
www.okrehab.org

Vocational, medical and psychological evaluations. Vocational guidance and counseling. Rehabilitation devices and equipment. Job placement. Proof of citizenship from state or federally recognized tribe. Reside within area served by participating tribe.

CARL ALBERT STATE COLLEGE 
ASSESSMENT SERVICES

405-942-2180
3180 W. Britton Rd., OKC, OK
www.carlalbert.edu

Referral is made through OKDHS TANF worker. Provides educational, vocational, vision screening and learning disability assessments, with client advocate services for those determined to have a potential learning disability, to TANF required registrants.

CHEYENNE-ARAPAHO 
TRIBES OF OKLAHOMA

405-262-0345 ext . 27490
100 Redmoon Circle, Concho, Oklahoma 73022

Job placement, vocational training. Must be 1/4 Native American.

COUNSELING SOLUTIONS 
AND INTERVENTIONS

405-601-6710
1330 N. Classen Blvd., Ste. 214, OKC, OK 73106
www.csandiokc.com

Hours by appt. Services include grief counseling, anger management, group, individual and family counseling, psychosocial rehabilitation, parenting classes, prevention programs, crisis intervention, vocational assessment, career counseling, job development and placement. Fees are based on sliding scale, Medicaid/SoonerCare or private insurance accepted, or OKDHS approval.

FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM – 
OKLAHOMA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY

405-605-3279
1800 N.E. 4th, OKC, OK 73117
https://www.ochanet.org/leased_housing/participant_assistance_programs.php

The FSS program is for those who are unemployed or already employed but want to increase their income and who are willing to commit to changing their lives. Each FSS participant creates a five-year plan that includes employment goals and identifies training or educational needs.  FSS staff will work with the household to identify, locate, and arrange for the services they need to accomplish these goals.  Services might include child care, education, transportation, personal development, job resumes, job training and placement. As FSS participants succeed in raising their family income, the portion of their monthly income contributed toward their Section 8 rent payment also increases.  HUD regulations allow a percentage of this rent increase to be deposited into an interest bearing escrow account for the family.  If the family meets its goals within five years and "graduates" from welfare assistance for a period of twelve consecutive months, they will receive the funds in this account.  This is a great incentive for those new in the work force and for those ready to reach goals set early in life.  Many participants use this escrow as a down payment in purchasing a home or to start their own business. Must be on Section 8 Program of the Oklahoma City Housing Authority.

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES - JOB CONNECTION CENTER

405-278-7152
316 S. Blackwelder, OKC, OK
Call for hours.
www.okgoodwill.org
  • Clothing stores (several locations)
  • Career development and job training program designed to serve individuals with disabilities
  • Works with the Developmental Disabilities Services Division, the Department of Rehabilitation Services, and other community providers
  • Application with proof of disability

OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE - OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE

405-682-7523
www.occc.edu/studentlife/

Support services to students include assistance in obtaining a work-study position and/or work related activity as well as:

  • Apply for jobs
  • Resume help
  • Job fairs and events

OKLAHOMA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY

405-239-7551
1700 N.E. 4th, OKC, OK 73117
http://www.ochanet.org
  • Must be on Section 8 Program of the Oklahoma City Housing Authority
  • Job development
  • Resume writing
  • Parenting skills
  • Budgeting
  • Home ownership counseling
  • Child care providers
  • Escrow or savings account

OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES (DRS)

1-800-487-4042

1-800-845-8476

8001 S. I-35 Service Rd., Ste. 100, OKC, OK 73149

http://www.okdrs.gov/

DRS expands opportunities for employment, independent life and economic self-sufficiency by helping Oklahomans with disabilities bridge barriers to success in the workplace, school and at home. No Fee.

OKLAHOMA EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION

405-557
-7100
https://www.ok.gov/oesc_web/  

OESC offers many services to Oklahoma job seekers and residents, including referral to suitable employment opportunities, job training assistance to economically disadvantaged individuals, those dislocated due to business closings and layoffs, and assessment of an individual's needs and referral to supportive agencies and programs. Unemployment insurance benefits are also handled through these offices.

Workforce Oklahoma Locations:

OKC Eastside
405-713-1890
FAX: 405-713-1898
7401 N.E. 23rd, Midwest City, OK 73141
Email: manager.east@oesc.state.ok.us

Norman
405-701-2000
FAX: 405-701-2042
1141 E. Main, Norman, OK  73071

OKC Brookwood South
405-234-5000
9210 S. Western, Ste. A-9, OKC, OK 73139

OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER

405-235-2651
3033 N. Walnut Ave., Bldg. East, OKC, OK 73105
https://www.occf.org/oic/

Serves unemployed and underemployed. Assistance in upgrading, reading, & math skills, GED prep, and computer skills. Offers counseling and job placement as well.

PEOPLE READY

405-524-1388
145 N.E 23rd, OKC, OK 73106 
405-784-4500
1712 N. Rockwell, Bethany, OK 73008
www.peopleready.com
  • Need two forms of ID (one must be a picture ID)
  • Temporary to permanent jobs
  • Will hire both men and women
  • Work today - paid today
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Industrial
  • Freight handling
  • Warehouse
  • Landscaping
  • Janitorial
  • Family Self-Sufficiency Program

REACH - OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY - OKC

405-945-8636
900 N. Portland, OKC, OK 73107
www.osuokc.edu/reach

REACH provides short-term educational and career skills training in various areas that qualify students to enter the workforce in professional positions. Courses are individualized to each student's educational plan. Students are given the opportunity to apply skills on the job through internships and work experience assignments. Professional development workshops and job search activities are an integral part of the students' learning experience. College credit is available for certificates and AAS degree programs as stated in the DHS employability plan.

TEEM (THE EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT MINISTRY)

405-235-5671
1501 N. Classen Blvd., OKC, OK 73106
www.teem.org

Only open to incarcerated individuals (non-violent felons). Faith based. Provides job training, including assistance in obtaining GED and learning job skills (such as computer skills). Also assists in job search. No charge for services. Must be 18 years or older.

UNITED URBAN INDIAN COUNCIL

405-778-6805
7203 S. Western, OKC, OK 73139
Call for hours.
  • Funded through the Department of Labor
  • Vocational training provides training and job search assistance through Workforce Innovations Opportunities Act
  • Must live in OK County
  • GED classes offered for individuals age 18 and older
  • Summer youth program for individuals age 14 – 24, that includes working in the summer
  • Tuition assistance for higher education

WIOA YOUTH PROGRAM

405-713-2292

7401 N.E. 23rd St., OKC, OK 73141 


www.cowib.org 

The WIOA Youth Program is designed to help young people 16-24 years old to earn a high school diploma or equivalent and to become job ready and career oriented. The Youth Program provides employment and training services to economically disadvantaged youth possessing specific barriers to employment. The program focuses on comprehensive youth services consisting of 14 program elements which can be grouped around four major themes:

  • Improving education achievement (including such elements as tutoring, study skills training and instruction leading to secondary school completion, dropout prevention strategies, and alternative secondary school offerings)
  • Preparing for and succeeding in employment (including summer employment opportunities, paid and unpaid work experience, and occupational skills training)
  • Supporting youth (including meeting supportive services needs and providing adult mentoring, follow up services, and comprehensive guidance and counseling)
  • Offering services intended to develop the potential youth as citizens and leaders (including leadership development opportunities):
    • Free career guidance
    • Free information on college and technical schools
    • Free financial aid guidance
    • Free study skills development
    • Free academic counseling

WORK READY OKLAHOMA

405-418-3923

3 East Main St., Oklahoma City, OK 73104

www.workreadyoklahoma.com

Through a federal grant, they provide free training and education opportunities to selected unemployed and underemployed individuals to help them become better professionally equipped for good jobs.

  • Ready to Work Program – offers free education, training and job placement
  • Family Expectations Program – a family strengthening program that builds strong communications and interpersonal skills to help participants gain key workplace competences
  • Must be at least 18 years old, have  a high school diploma or GED and some post-secondary education or work experience