Employers

Help Shape the Talent You Want to Hire

Experience talent in action through hands-on projects co-created with the TCC Skills Lab to accelerate your ideas. We’re building a skilled workforce that lets you see the fit before making the hire.

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Experiment with Emerging Tech and Talent

TCC Skills Lab is where Tulsa’s future tech talent takes the leap from learning to doing. Powered by Tulsa Community College (TCC) and the Oklahoma Workforce Commission, the TCC Skills Lab connects learners in Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, and Artificial Intelligence with real-world, employer-designed projects that build experience, confidence, and career connections.

Project Expectations

Through short-term, high-impact projects, TCC Skills Lab participants work in small teams to tackle actual business challenges—from building interactive dashboards and conducting cybersecurity assessments to designing AI-powered tools. You decide which projects could use a team, and we’ll help you tap into emerging talent. Test the skills, experience, and potential of learners on a real-world project to establish whether they’re a long-term fit.

The TCC Skills Lab prioritizes employer projects with potential hiring pathways. Preference is given to Oklahoma-based organizations, especially those open to hiring top performers after project completion. For employers outside of Oklahoma, preference is given to those offering remote roles that allow learners to stay in Oklahoma.

No cost to Employers (Limited time only)

8-Week Project Sprints

5 Learners Per Project

50 Hours Per Learner /
250 hours of Project Support Total

Minimum 1-Hour Weekly Employer Mentorship

Employer Engagement Process

The engagement journey for an employer is tried and tested, partnering with a leading project-learning platform.

Start a Project

Define Your Project

Choose a cohort and focus area (Data Analysis, Cybersecurity, or AI), then submit a short proposal outlining scope and deliverables.

Project Review & Approval

The TCC Skills Lab team reviews your submission and may schedule a quick call to confirm details.

Learner Matching

We assemble a learner team with the skills and experience needed to deliver on your project goals.

Collaborate & Build

Project work and communication happen through our partner platform, with the flexibility to use your preferred channels.

Ongoing Support

The TCC Skills Lab team provides coordination, troubleshooting, and check-ins throughout the project. Feedback is captured via platform surveys.

Project Completion

Learners receive a state-funded stipend, and you gain tangible project outcomes.

Explore Hiring Opportunities

Employers may choose to hire standout learners for part-time or full-time roles.