Tulsa Workforce Impact Telemetry
We measure success not in heads in seats, but in living wages earned, credentials verified, barriers eliminated, and long-term career retention across Tulsa County.
90-Day Job Retention
88.4%
vs. 42% Regional Industry Average
Avg. Starting Hourly Wage
$22.40
+148% over prior median wage
Living Wage Compliance
100%
≥ $18.60/hr MIT Standard
Candidates Placed
1,240+
Across 6 High-Growth Sectors
WIOA OJT Subsidies
$4.2M+
Reimbursed to Tulsa Employers
Regional GDP Impact
$57.7M
Annualized Community Wealth
Compliance & State Reporting
WIOA Title I PIRL Performance Verification Matrix
| PIRL Core Indicator | Statutory Definition | Oklahoma Baseline Target | ABC Verified Result | Performance Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment Rate Q2 | Employed in second quarter after program exit | 68.0% | 84.6% | +16.6% |
| Employment Rate Q4 | Employed in fourth quarter after program exit | 65.0% | 81.2% | +16.2% |
| Median Quarterly Earnings | Median wage realized across Q2 post-exit cohort | $6,800 | $11,648 | +$4,848 |
| Credential Attainment | Recognized postsecondary / industry cert attained | 62.0% | 89.5% | +27.5% |
| Measurable Skill Gains | Academic, technical, or milestone skill progression | 55.0% | 92.1% | +37.1% |
The Barrier Remediation Multiplier
Our data confirms that for every $1.00 invested in day-one micro-stipends (transit passes, boots, emergency barrier grants), employers save $4.80 in turnover replacement expenses, and candidates retain an extra $12,400 in annualized take-home earnings.
Transit & Gas Cards
1,840+ monthly bus passes and emergency fuel stipends distributed.
Hardware & Wi-Fi
420+ laptops loaned and 280 cellular hotspots activated for home study.
Gear & Uniforms
890+ pairs of steel-toed boots, culinary coats, and scrubs issued.
Vital ID Assistance
310+ state photo IDs, birth certificates, and Social Security cards recovered.