Metro Tech Workforce Development Manager Named President-Elect of Oklahoma Women in Technology
OKLAHOMA CITY – Metro Tech's Economic and Workforce Development Manager, Casey Rainbolt, was formally announced as President-elect of Oklahoma Women in Technology (OKWIT) at the Eighth Annual Awards Gala. Rainbolt's one-year term will begin on January 1st, 2025.
OKWIT is a 501(c)3 holding nonprofit organization of professionals in the technology industry with a determination to bridge the gap between genders in STEM fields. Previously, Rainbolt served as the organization's Director of Education, where she focused on coordinating STEM learning opportunities for junior high and high school students.
"I am honored and excited to serve as President of Oklahoma Women in Technology," Rainbolt said. "This organization has been a vital resource for so many, including myself. I look forward to continuing our efforts to support, inspire, and empower women in tech across Oklahoma."
For more information about Women in Technology, visit https://www.okwit.org/.
One of the largest and most diverse technology centers in Oklahoma, Metro Tech has four campuses offering short-term, career and customized business training options. Campuses are located in South Oklahoma City, Northeast Oklahoma City, Downtown Oklahoma City and the Will Rogers Airport.
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Two Metro Tech coordinators received top honors at the 2025 Oklahoma Postsecondary Adult Career Education (OkPACE) Conference with the Innovation Award and the Emerging Professional Award.
The Baldrige Performance Excellence Program has announced Dr. Kayleen Wichert, Metro Tech Senior Director of Instructional Quality & Workforce Engagement, as an executive member of the 2025 Baldrige Executive Fellows Program.