Outplacement Assistance Offered to Former Gatorade Workers
More than 100 workers will lose their jobs when a local Gatorade plant shuts its doors.
PepsiCo Inc. recently announced that it will shut down the company's Gatorade plant in Pryor, Okla., after working for more than a year to keep it open. According to an article by The Oklahoman, the move will cause 108 people to lose their jobs.
The affected employees will receive three months and one week of full pay and benefits, as well as outplacement assistance from an unknown company (Visit http://outplacing.com to learn more) and counseling, which will be extended to employees' family members.
Background Checks and Criminal Records Under Scrutiny in Oklahoma Schools
Many officials are concerned with the lack of background checks and criminal records availability in Oklahoma schools. Visit http://employeescreen.com to learn more.
The lack of a universal, national background check for substitute teachers has caused some debate as of late. While teachers certified with the Oklahoma State Department of Education are required to undergo background checks, there is no such requirement for non-certified substitutes or other school personnel.
According to an article by The Oklahoman, individual school districts have the power to determine whether or not substitute teachers must pass a national criminal background check. The number of school districts requesting background checks has decreased from 281 during the 2008 school year to 265 during the 2009 school year. There are 532 school districts throughout Oklahoma.
EMT Jobs in Oklahoma
If you're looking for EMT jobs in Oklahoma, there are some education requirements you must first meet in order to obtain the proper certifications.
In order to obtain an EMT certification, you must first complete a certification program, such as those offered through the Division of Health Professions' Emergency Medical Sciences at Oklahoma City Community College.
Through that program, you can earn a Certificate of Mastery or Associate of Applied Science. The latter option includes general education classes in addition to the regular EMT courses. You also must gain practical experience in the field and in hospitals throughout the state.