06/09/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/09/2024 21:56
Today, Governor Kevin Stitt issued an executive order forming the Human Potential for Future Industries Task Force. Designed to unite statewide workforce and education efforts, the task force aims to drive major innovation in education that empowers Oklahoma students to discover their unique talents, develop essential skills, and deploy them effectively in a rapidly evolving, technologically driven world.
"We're building the best workforce in the nation, and that means reimagining education to focus more on real-world experience and individual strengths of students in preparation for tomorrow's industry needs," said Governor Stitt. "Investing in Oklahomans always pays off, because it's Oklahomans who make our state the best place to live, work, and raise a family. I am grateful for Secretary Sanders' incredible vision and dedication to education and to the future of the Oklahoma workforce."
The Task Force is charged with:
"The current educational model isn't built for the future, it's barely built for the present," said Secretary of Education Nellie Sanders, who will chair the task force. "Our system isn't tapping into the potential of every student, that's what we're setting out to change. Artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and other emerging technologies can offer Oklahoma students a learning advantage. We're going to explore ways to personalize curricula to interest, expand apprenticeship programs, and define universal soft skills so our students are ready to lead us into the future. Thanks to Governor Stitt's leadership, we will discover, develop, and deploy human ingenuity across Oklahoma."
The task force will provide recommendations to the Governor, legislators, schools, and educational agencies that promote individualized learning and growth within academics. The task force will update the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate on a quarterly basis detailing their progress and policy recommendations.
The task force will focus on three core pillars:
Executive Order 2024-24 can be read in full here