Build a brighter future

At Tulsa Community WorkAdvance, we love our community so much that it’s in our name. We create pathways for Tulsans to find successful careers and fulfilling futures.

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Jake M.

Jake M.

Phlebotomist

$17/hr | +50% Pay Increase

Skills Learned

ASCP National Certification
HIPPA, CPR, Blood Draws, Medical Terminology
Interview Training

Job Placement & Support

Major Tulsa-area hospital
Scrubs, stethoscope & shoes

Melissa S.

Melissa S.

CNC Machinist

$18/hr | Immediately Placed Upon Graduation

Skills Learned

Precision Measurement, Blueprint Reading, CNC Mill & Lathe
NIMS Certification
Resume Workshop

Job Placement & Support

Local manufacturing business
Micrometers & steel-toed boots

Tamara H.

Tamara H.

Accounting Clerk

$18/hr | 401(k)

Skills Learned

QuickBooks® Certification
Customer Service Skills
Job Application Training

Job Placement & Support

Local CPA firm
Interview clothes
Transportation support

Antonio A.

Antonio A.

Commercial Driver Class B

$19/hr | Promotion & Raise

Skills Learned

HazMat & Passenger Endorsement
Airbrakes, Inspections and Backing Maneuvers
Financial Coaching

Job Placement
& Support

Mid-size construction company
Prescription sunglasses
DOT physical

Chris J.

Chris J.

Network Technician

$28/hr | No prior IT experience

Skills Learned

Full Stack Network Associate Certification
CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+ Certifications
Communication Skills

Job Placement
& Support

Large communications corporation
Wifi access
Laptop

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Start your new career path today for free

You’ve already taken the most important step: showing up for yourself. WorkAdvance is here to support your journey with hands-on training before connecting you with a full-time job that offers better wages, benefits and long-term happiness.

You dream it, we help make it happen

Our mission is providing free job training, placement and coaching to Tulsa-area residents determined to create better futures for themselves and their families. Whatever you need to be successful, WorkAdvance wants to help provide it.

Career Readiness

Preparing you for the job with soft skills training

Resume building, interview training and more

Resources & Support

Providing and connecting you with the resources you need

Transportation, interview and work clothes, tools,  family support and more

Technical Training

Short-term training to get you in the field fast

1,200+ graduates with hands-on experience

Job Placement

Connecting you with great local businesses

100+ local business partners

Advancement

Helping you advance in your new career

Advisement and career support for up to two years

What to expect →
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Seriously... it’s free.

There’s no catch with WorkAdvance.

Successful Tulsans make a stronger city. We believe in you and your ability to rise to the occasion. We cover the costs and provide the support needed so you can say yes right now.

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Here’s what our real customers have to say about WorkAdvance:

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Gabrielle P

“I got my own apartment and a new car while going to school and maintaining a job all on my own. My next level is graduating and thanking all the people who helped, encouraged and believed in me, as well as myself.”

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Professional Services
Career
IT
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Lucius H

“I went from making minimum wage with no health insurance to working for a medical device company as a clinical consultant with double my pay, benefits and travel contracts”

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Healthcare
Career
Clinical Consultant
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Rodney J

“I can say that WorkAdvance is great! Thanks to this program, I am currently one year into a career in CNC machining. Thank you, WorkAdvance!”

Sector
Manufacturing
Career
CNC Machining
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Michelle S

“WorkAdvance saved my life! I was stuck in a dead-end job, barely making it every month and now my income has tripled! All the staff was there for me – and trust me – I needed them. I am very thankful for WorkAdvance and how they trained me in this new career that I truly love.”

Sector
Transportation
Career
CDL B Driving
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Photo of smiling WorkAdvance customer with text +40% placed customers' average earnings after WorkAdvance
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Photo of smiling WorkAdvance customer with text 100% receive benefits access when placed with employer partners

WorkAdvance Trainings

Find your future you

We’re always looking ahead for in-demand jobs to meet the needs of our community and customers. WorkAdvance connects you with awesome businesses for a great career. Not sure which path is for you? We can help you find the right fit.

Healthcare

Healthcare

Work in one of the nation’s biggest sectors that provides job stability, advancement opportunities, and options for direct care or support roles.

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$14-$18/hr
Training
8 weeks to 12 months
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Manufacturing

Manufacturing

Tulsa is the place to be for manufacturing. From operating CNC machines to shipping and warehousing, these manufacturing jobs are in high demand.

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$16-$20/hr
Training
6 weeks to 4 months
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Professional Services

Professional Services

If working in an office setting is more your style, you may consider our professional services trainings.

Earn
$16-$25/hr
Training
15 weeks to 3 months
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Transportation

Transportation

Interested in working on or driving commercial and heavy-duty vehicles? Hit the road with our hands-on transportation trainings.

Earn
$16-$20/hr
Training
6 weeks to 6 months
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Hire skilled, hard-working Tulsans

Connect with WorkAdvance Talent

The WorkAdvance model fosters skilled talent with nationally recognized credentials ready to work with you. Our highly-trained customers are ideal candidates for your in-demand job openings.

Partnering with WorkAdvance provides valuable resources for your company and costs your business nothing. We work with a select group of Tulsa partners that offer our customers good wages, benefits and job satisfaction.

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Contact Us

Give us a shout and a member of the WorkAdvance team will contact you.

(918) 442-2200
tcwinfo@madisonstrategies.org
907 S. Detroit Ave
Suite 210
Tulsa, OK 74120

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(918) 442-2200
tcwinfo@madisonstrategies.org
907 S. Detroit Ave
Suite 210
Tulsa, OK 74120

About WorkAdvance

WorkAdvance helps Tulsans build stable and productive lives through no-cost technical training, full-time job placement and personalized career coaching. Our customers receive nationally recognized credentials in leading sectors. These credentials, combined with highly-personalized career services and career readiness training create a pipeline of qualified employees for Tulsa-area employers.

About MSG

Madison Strategies Group helps individuals reach their full potential and achieve economic mobility by developing and delivering innovative employment, education and financial empowerment strategies. Madison Strategies Group is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

MSG and WorkAdvance are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website and we are continually seeking out solutions that will bring all areas of the site up to the same level of overall web accessibility. Should you experience any difficulty in accessing our website, please contact us at (918) 442-2200 or tcwinfo@madisonstrategies.org.
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