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We’re Hiring – ESL Instructor

By Blair L | Feb 5, 2019

Position Title:  English Second Language Instructor (p/t) POSITION SUMMARY:   Provide instruction, guidance and direction for non-native English learners.  Must be able to integrate technology and creativity into the lessons and infuse…

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OIC Is Still Here!

By Blair L | Dec 25, 2018

One year ago, OIC was faced with closing its doors. We were out of money, struggling to breathe, with a committed but small staff of 6 doing the often unappreciated…

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OIC Welcomes New Staff!

By Staff | Nov 14, 2018

We want to introduce our newest addition to our OIC family. Please welcome Enrique (Henry) Ortiz our new English as a Second Language Instructor. He teaches our Conversational English and…

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OIC Receives Recognition for Outstanding Achievements for Promoting Health Literacy

By Staff | Nov 5, 2018
OIC Health Literacy Recognition Certificate

  OIC of OKC receives recognition of Outstanding Achievements for promoting health and wellness in Oklahoma      On average 10 learners in every classroom don’t have access to nutritious…

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OIC Community-Based Approach to Literacy

By Staff | Oct 22, 2018

The Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) is unlike any other Adult Literacy program in the State of Oklahoma because of our approach to Literacy. Since 1966, OIC has served Oklahoma City.  OIC’s Director…

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How to Teach a Friend to Read

By Staff | Oct 19, 2018
Illiteracy is a life sentence.

American Idol superstar Fantasia Barrino shocked the nation back in 2005 when she revealed that despite winning the popular singing competition, she was functionally illiterate. Unfortunately, Fantasia’s illiteracy isn’t that…

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12 Steps to Time Management

By Staff | Oct 9, 2018
efficient vs effective

1. Set goals. Make a list of specific attainable goals, both personal and professional, and set deadlines for reaching them. Review goals monthly       2. Make lists. Create…

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Scholarship Deadlines Approaching

By Staff | Oct 9, 2018
Learning to be literate.

I wanted to remind you these scholarship opportunities are still available, and could prove to be very helpful for current and future college students: VFW Youth Scholarships https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships Deadline: October…

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OIC classrooms act as a village

By Staff | Sep 27, 2018

The Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) is unlike any other Adult Literacy program in the State of Oklahoma because of our approach to Literacy. Since 1966, OIC has served Oklahoma City.  OIC’s Director…

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September is Literacy Month

By Staff | Sep 7, 2018
OIC Staff pHOTO

Reading is the key focus at OIC; students are encouraged to read books that interest them. We believe that reading is an investment rather than a one-time transaction. Reading is…

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