Federal Grant Award Summary

The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission received a $6.96 million formula grant from the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration under the Employment Service/Wagner-Peyser Funded Activities program (CFDA 17.207) for the period July 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028. This universal access program delivers comprehensive employment services to job seekers and employers throughout Oklahoma, including job search assistance, career counseling, skills assessments, labor market information dissemination, and job referral and placement services. The program explicitly excludes direct training services, focusing instead on labor exchange activities and career guidance to facilitate rapid workforce reentry for individuals seeking employment.

The grant supports both direct service delivery and labor market information (LMI) research activities. For job seekers, services include career interest assessments, career guidance, job search workshops, and referrals to employment opportunities. Employers receive recruitment support services such as job posting assistance, applicant matching, and specialized assistance with hard-to-fill positions and layoff transitions. The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission may subaward portions of the grant funds to conduct LMI research and deliver specific career services through local workforce development partners and community-based organizations.