Career

If you're currently unemployed and in need of childcare services so you can find employment OKDHS (Oklahoma Department of Human Services) has a program to help you out. Starting today (10-01-21) OKDHS will offer free childcare for up to 3 months, 90 days to anyone who may have lost their job and is looking for work.

Looks like the new Comanche Nation Casino in Cache, OK. will be opening soon. I drove past the site over the weekend heading to the Wichita Mountains and from what I saw the wait is almost over.

We have a new place to eat in Lawton, Fort Sill. The all new Slim Chickens is officially open! The new restaurant is located near the corner of 67th Street and Cache Road at 6731 N.W. Cache Road. It's in between Toy Chiropractic Clinic and J&S Dry Cleaning and Laundry on N.W. Cache Road. Maybe you've already stopped by there, if so what did you think? I'm looking forward to going this weekend and giving it a try.

This past Friday (08-06-21) Oklahoma District Judge Anthony Bonner Jr. ordered the state to resume the additional Federal unemployment benefits in Oklahoma that are a part of the "American Rescue Plan."

If you haven't done so already apply online for the Oklahoma $1,200 "Back to Work" incentive payment if you've recently found employment. Back in May Governor Kevin Stitt along with representatives from the OESC (Oklahoma Employment Security Commission) announced that they would be cancelling the extra weekly $300 unemployment Federal benefit/payments.

The end is near...Next Saturday, June 26th (06-26-21) the additional Federal unemployment benefits will expire in the state of Oklahoma. If you're currently collecting unemployment after the 26th of this month you'll lose that extra $300 per week you've been receiving. Back in May Governor Kevin Stitt along with representatives from the OESC (Oklahoma Employment Security Commission) announced that they would be cancelling those extra weekly payments. Instead they'll offer a "Back to Work" cash incentive for Oklahomans who return to the workforce. They've just expended the program so that more people will qualify for the $1,200 bonus.

The Apache Casino Hotel will be hosting a job fair and hiring event today (06-02-21) from 1:00pm until 6:00pm in the event center. If you're looking for a job, or maybe a career change today's the day! They're looking to fill several positions and have all kinds of different opportunities available. Imagine working at "Your Happy Place" and being a team member at Apache Casino Hotel. Plus they have great benefits and bonus plans too.

There's been a lot of talk and speculation about Oklahoma ending the additional $300 a week unemployment benefit. The rumors are true, the extra Federal aid with unemployment benefits will end next month on Saturday, June 26th (06-26-21). If you're currently collecting unemployment after the 26th of next month you'll lose that extra $300 per week you've been receiving.

If you've been out and about in Lawton, Fort Sill lately you've probably already noticed longer waits in restaurants and a lack of customer service in most local stores and retail outlets. This is due to the staffing shortage that a lot of local and area businesses are struggling with. There are even some places in town that are having to shut down temporally for a day or two a week just to give what little staff they do have a much needed break.

The City of Lawton "Spring into Success" career fair is happening today (04-29-21) at Lawton City Hall 212 S.W. 9th Street from 10:00am until 3:00pm. The city has several potions and job openings available that you can apply for. If you're currently looking for a job, or want to make a career change, don't miss the "Spring into Success" career fair.

If you're looking for a job or maybe a side hustle to earn a little extra cash in your spare time Bite Squad is hiring contract delivery drivers in Lawton, Fort Sill. From what we're hearing they'd like to hire on around 200 plus drivers over the next couple of months. To qualify and apply you'll need to be at least 18 years of age or older, have a valid driver's license, proof of insurance and a smart phone. If you have all of that and a vehicle you could be in business! The best part about it is the flexible hours and working when you want to.

Get ready, the City of Lawton will be hosting it's "Spring into Success" career fair on Thursday, April 29th (04-29-21) at Lawton City Hall 212 S.W. 9th Street from 10:00am until 3:00pm. The city has several potions and job opening available that you can apply for. If you're currently looking for a job, or want to make a career change, don't miss the "Spring into Success" career fair.