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We’re Hiring – ESL Instructor
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…
Read MoreOIC Is Still Here!
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…
Read MoreOIC Welcomes New Staff!
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…
Read MoreOIC Receives Recognition for Outstanding Achievements for Promoting Health Literacy
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…
Read MoreOIC Community-Based Approach to Literacy
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…
Read MoreHow to Teach a Friend to Read
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…
Read More12 Steps to Time Management
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…
Read MoreScholarship Deadlines Approaching
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…
Read MoreOIC classrooms act as a village
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…
Read MoreSeptember is Literacy Month
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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