Economic Development Center

Metro Tech can customize training programs to upgrade existing workforce for new technology, processes or equipment. This includes new computerized manufacturing operations, new product lines, upgrading workers' basic or technical skills or moving existing workers to new positions. Existing industry funds may be available upon application.

Metro Tech delivers free, customized training to qualified new and expanding Oklahoma companies through TIP. TIP is for businesses expanding their workforce. Services include: job analysis, training needs assessment, pre-employment training, pre-production technical and team-based training. Funding is available upon application.

With the growing Hispanic population, your business can tap into this new market. Bring your information to class to be translated.

The business start-up coordinator will help you evaluate your business ideas and establish a plan to turn those ideas into reality! Training and assistance include characteristics of successful business owners, profile of a model business, evaluating the feasibility of a business idea, conducting market research and developing strategies. Assistance is also available in Spanish for Hispanic businesses.

Metro Tech is your one-stop center for business success! Our business development staff is committed to providing training and consulting services to meet all your workplace needs. Metro Tech will conduct a needs-analysis to identify your training needs. Through existing programs or customized training, we can help you find your place in the rapidly changing world of commerce.

Customized services may include:

• Job profiling for selection of employees
• Developing or revising a strategic plan
• Integrating new technology
• Training your employees
• Implementing quality principles in your company

Need computer training for your employees? Metro Tech will bring a wireless, networked computer classroom to your business or train at Metro Tech facilities! Training is available for up to 20 employees.

• Business Assessment
• Quality Improvement
• Computer Software Training
• Authorized Apple/Adobe Training Center
• Existing Industry Training
• Training for Industry Program (TIP)
• Management and Organization Development
• Safety Solutions
• Small Business Management & Networking
• Mobile Computer Training
• On-Site Spanish Courses for Businesses

Learn to improve your products or services, satisfy your customers, empower your employees and gain profits.

• Strategic Planning
• Human Resources and Organizational Development
• Valued-added Thinking (Lean)
• Process Mapping
• Manufacturing Assistance
• Quality Criteria & Professional Certifications
• Customer Service
• ISO 9001
• Six Sigma
• Supply Chain Management
• Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
• Succession Planning

Metro Technology Centers is a nonprofit training center. Training fees are kept low to help grow Oklahoma businesses. Your company may qualify for industry grants. Speak to a Metro Tech Industry Coordinator about the best options for your business.