What OIC OKC does

OIC of Oklahoma County, operating as OIC OKC, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit adult education and workforce development organization founded in December 1966 by Dr. Charles N. Atkins in Oklahoma City. It delivers adult literacy, GED/HiSET preparation, ESL, citizenship preparation, computer software training, and a Bridge2Tech suite of certification-aligned technology tracks (IT Support/Help Desk, Web Development, Cybersecurity, Mobile App Development). The organization also runs career coaching under the Exit2Success brand, a Business Academy, dedicated re-entry programming for justice-involved adults, and a Business Academy cohort program. As a registered HiSET Testing Center, OIC OKC administers on-site high school equivalency examinations, and reports roughly 45,000–50,000 cumulative students served over 59 years of operation.

Programs are delivered through a 12,000 sq ft facility at 3033 North Walnut Avenue (daytime, evening, and 24/7 online modalities), supplemented by partner satellite locations spanning Oklahoma, Cleveland, Logan, and Canadian counties. The revenue model combines low per-learner program fees (e.g., $25–$60 for GED prep, $150 for workshops), individual and corporate donations across tiered monthly and one-time giving levels (up to $6,000), event-based fundraising (Jazz on the Roof benefit, graduations), and government/nonprofit grants (including Oklahoma County ARPA and foundation support from the Arnall Family Foundation and Oklahoma City Community Foundation). Distribution relies on community-based outreach, referrals from a dense network of ~25+ institutional partners (Oklahoma Career Tech, Metro Tech, Urban League, Goodwill, Dress For Success, Central Oklahoma Workforce Innovation Board, and others), volunteer engagement, and an open-enrollment, year-round intake model.

Name

OIC OKC

Legal name

Opportunities Industrialization Center of Oklahoma County

Website

https://oicokc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Short description

OIC OKC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Oklahoma City delivering adult education, GED/HiSET preparation, ESL, citizenship classes, digital literacy, Bridge2Tech technology certification pathways, and career coaching to adult learners across four Oklahoma counties, supported by tuition, donations, and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adult Education and Workforce Training Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (61171), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Computer Training (61142), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Basic Digital Literacy (Device, Internet, Email) (EDAAAAAC)

Keywords

• Adult education
• Workforce training
• GED preparation
• Literacy programs
• Job training

Headquarters

HQ city

Oklahoma City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual and corporate donations support adult education programs, workforce readiness, technology pathways, and learner services. Suggested giving levels range from $25 monthly to $6,000 one-time gifts.
2. Program Fees: Enrollment fees for GED preparation classes (daytime $25, evening $50, online $60), workshop fees ($150 for app development workshop), and HiSET testing fees.
3. Government Grants and ARPA Funding: Oklahoma County ARPA funds support initiatives like the Bridge2Tech app development workshop. Funding from government sources supports program expansion and community impact.
4. Event-Based Fundraising: Annual events including Jazz on the Roof bourbon tasting benefit, graduation ceremonies, and career fairs generate community support and donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

OIC OKC is a 501(c)(3) adult education and workforce-training nonprofit in Oklahoma City that prepares adult learners for the GED/HiSET, teaches English as a Second Language, supports U.S. citizenship preparation, delivers IT/cybersecurity workforce training through its Bridge2Tech program, and provides re-entry services for justice-involved individuals through Exit2Success. The organization supplements instruction with a Pearson VUE-certified National Testing Center and operates on a free or low-cost, donor- and grant-supported basis.

Product overview

OIC OKC is a nonprofit adult education and workforce training organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and career development services. The organization provides foundational education (GED/HiSET preparation, adult literacy, ESL, citizenship classes), technology skills training (Bridge2Tech, Computer Software Training), career services (Exit2Success job placement coaching), and specialized programming (re-entry support, Business Academy). Programs operate through open enrollment year-round with flexible scheduling including daytime, evening, and online options. As a registered HiSET Testing Center, OIC provides on-site examination services. The organization serves adult learners ages 16 and older across Oklahoma, Cleveland, Logan, and Canadian counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bridge2Tech: Technology training program helping people gain basic tech skills in Cybersecurity, Web Development, IT Support/Help Desk, and Mobile App Development.
• Exit2Success
• OIC Business Academy
• OIC Story Trail

Products and services

• GED/HiSET Preparation Classes

Quantifiable outcome

• 45,000+ students served through educational initiatives
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Metropolitan Library SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Provided grant funding for the OIC Story Trail, a unique health literacy initiative featuring six stations of classic literature with movement activities. Partnership combines literacy education with community health engagement.
• Oklahoma Department of LibrariesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner supporting adult literacy initiatives and library services integration with OIC educational programs.
• Oklahoma Career Tech (Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level partner supporting workforce development and career technical education programs, complementing OIC's adult education mission.
• MetrotechcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVocational and technical education provider. Fall Graduation ceremony held at Metrotech location. Partnership supports technology pathway programs and graduation events.
• Oklahoma City Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education partner supporting adult learners with pathways to college completion and further educational opportunities.
• Central Oklahoma Workforce Innovation BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development board partner supporting employment-focused programs and career pathway initiatives for adult learners.
• Urban League of OklahomacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCivil rights and economic empowerment organization partner supporting workforce development and community advancement programs.
• Red River Community CorpsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity development organization partner supporting workforce and community initiatives in the region.
• Oklahoma Natural GasminorOthersUtility company partner providing support for community programs and services.
• Rose State CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education institution partner supporting educational pathways and workforce development.
• Oklahoma County Juvenile BureauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner supporting youth programs and re-entry services for justice-involved populations.
• Dress For Success Oklahoma CityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen's employment support organization partner providing professional attire and career development services for OIC graduates.
• Goodwill IndustriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development partner supporting employment services and training opportunities for adult learners.
• Homeless AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHomeless services organization partner supporting housing stability and workforce development integration.
• Upward TransitionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity services organization partner supporting refugee and immigrant services integration with OIC programs.
• RemergeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRe-entry services organization partner supporting justice-involved adults in workforce development.
• Sisu YouthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth development organization partner supporting educational and workforce pathways for young adults.
• Jesus HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based community services partner supporting homeless and vulnerable populations.
• POBSC (Presbyterian Older Adult Ministries)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based organization partner supporting older adult education and community services.
• Oklahoma USOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilitary family support organization partner supporting service members and veterans with educational opportunities.
• Diversion HubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRe-entry services partner supporting diversion programs and workforce reintegration.
• Family DollarminorOthersRetail partner supporting community initiatives and programs.
• Vox PrintingminorOthersPrinting services partner providing in-kind support for educational materials and communications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Per Scholas: National nonprofit providing tuition-free IT training (A+, Network+, Security+, AWS, software engineering) with employer-direct placement pipelines. The most direct external competitor to Bridge2Tech's tuition-free IT-support model.
• Year Up: National workforce-development nonprofit offering IT, cyber, and tech training with apprenticeships at major employers. Competes for the same funding pools (federal workforce, corporate CSR) and the same adult-learner demographic as Bridge2Tech.

Direct peers

• Goodwill of Central Oklahoma: Direct competitor in the Oklahoma City adult-education and workforce-development space. Goodwill offers overlapping programs in GED prep, computer literacy, job coaching, and re-entry services, and is explicitly listed as one of OIC's partner organizations.
• Metropolitan Library System (OKC): Peer adult-literacy and ESL provider offering free adult basic education, citizenship preparation, and digital literacy programming across the OKC metro. OIC partners with Metrolib on the Story Trail initiative, but programs directly overlap.
• Remerge: Oklahoma City re-entry program for justice-involved women. Listed as an OIC partner but also competes for the same re-entry population and overlapping workforce-development funding streams.
• Metro Tech (Oklahoma): Career and technology education provider in Oklahoma City offering adult basic education, GED prep, and IT/cybersecurity training. Direct overlap with OIC's Bridge2Tech program and a co-partner on graduation ceremonies.
• Urban League of Oklahoma: Direct peer offering workforce development, adult education, and re-entry support to underserved populations in the Oklahoma City metro. The two organizations partner and cross-refer, but compete for the same donor, grant, and learner pools.

Broad incumbents

• Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC): Larger, established higher-education institution offering adult basic education, GED prep, ESL, and IT certificate programs — often with federal financial aid. As a community college, OCCC competes on price (often free) and credential depth against OIC's portfolio.
• Goodwill Industries International: National parent organization of local Goodwill affiliates (including Goodwill of Central Oklahoma). Operates the same adult education, workforce development, and re-entry model at scale across hundreds of U.S. markets.
• Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education (Career Tech): State-level agency providing adult education, career-technical training, and IT workforce pathways across Oklahoma. Partners with OIC while also offering overlapping programs through its 29 technology centers statewide.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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