TCC Skills Lab

Build Your Future
in the Lab

Gain real-world, job-ready skills fast.
Free for Oklahoma residents.

Where Learning Meets Opportunity

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“The Skills Lab Program through Riipen delivers real, hands-on experience that goes beyond theory. It connects learners with meaningful, real-world projects that build practical skills, confidence, and professional readiness.

Renalla Hagen

Participant, TCC Skills Lab

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“I think Skills Lab did a good job of bridging the gap between theory knowledge and hands on experience. For those who are not sure which direction to go or still exploring with zero to minimum hands on experience then I think Skills Lab Program is the best fit.”

Hanh Nguyen

Participant, TCC Skills Lab

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“The Skills Lab Program serves as a vital bridge for professionals in career transition, offering a high-impact environment to apply emerging technologies—specifically AI—to real-world business challenges.”

Brian Moore

Participant, TCC Skills Lab

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“Please keep these types of projects going. I believe anyone transitioning to a new career or career change will benefit from gaining hands-on experience in a short time span. Keep being awesome! You all are doing God's work.”

Leslie Joeseph

Participant, TCC Skills Lab

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“I really appreciated the learning opportunity that the Skills Lab/Riipen provided. It was a well organized sandbox within which to learn and I'm truly grateful for the experience.”

Ayan Ajanaku

Participant, TCC Skills Lab

Proof of Work

Real learners. Real employers. Real work-based learning.

188

Enrolled Learners

Learners enrolled over the last one year across beginner, intermediate, and advanced TCC Skils Lab program offerings.

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Employer Partnerships

Signed employer partners who co-designed a unique work-based learning program with the TCC SKills Lab.

1356

Paid Work-Based Learning Hours

Total paid hours logged by learners in unique employer supervised work-based learning programs over the last year.
About The Lab

From Learning to Doing

The TCC Skills Lab is a launchpad for upskillers and innovators brave enough to try something new. No-cost, flexible learning tracks designed to take you from beginner to job-ready in months, not years.

Who we’re looking for:

+  Curious beginners
+  upskillers
+  Tech-forward problem solvers
+  Career changers ready for a pivot
+  Early adopters

Step Into the Lab

Our Programs

At the TCC Skills Lab, learners choose from three learning tracks based on experience level, career goals, and time commitment.

Residency Track

2–6 Months

No Cost

Beginner

Program focus areas:

Cybersecurity
Data Analytics
Artificial Intelligence
UX Design
AI Product Management
Program Management
Project Management
HR Associate

“I am looking for a career change and need the fundamentals.”

Residency Tracks are structured programs designed to build foundational skills, earn certifications, and receive guided, cohort-based support.

Explore ThESE ProgramS

Sprint Track

6–14 Weeks

No Cost

Intermediate

Program focus areas:

Cybersecurity
Data Analytics

“I have some experience and want to level up quickly.”

Sprints are curated learning programs designed to help upskilling learners strengthen their technical capabilities and position themselves for career advancement.

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Work-Integrated Learning Experiences

8 Weeks

Earn $1,000

Advanced

Program focus areas:

Cybersecurity
Data Analytics
Artificial Intelligence

“I'm ready to apply my skills to gain real world experience.”

Work-integrated learning experiences are for those seeking paid opportunities to gain real-world experience working directly with actual employers.

Explore These ProgramS
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Our Partners

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Build Your Future at the TCC Skills Lab

The journey is yours, but we’ll help along the way. Apply today to learn more about which program might be a good fit for you.

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