Rogers County is experiencing lower-than-average unemployment, with a rate of just 2.8%. Despite this, several high-wage positions in the manufacturing, education, and healthcare sectors remain unfilled.

To address the growing demand for skilled professionals and strengthen the region’s talent pipeline, Claremore Economic Development, in partnership with the City of Claremore and Rogers County, launched the Rogers County Technical Training Scholarship in 2023. To date, the program has awarded 179 scholarships totaling $248,141.58.

This innovative program provides Rogers County residents with scholarships to cover tuition costs for approved technical courses in high-demand fields, including Healthcare, Manufacturing, Education, Construction, Information Technology, and Business.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants must be current Rogers County residents.
• Applicants must demonstrate they were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic (examples include increased household expenses, illness, caring for someone who was ill, loss of time or income from work, or remote schooling).

Important Notes:

• Students who have already received program funding are not eligible for a second scholarship.
• Additional training programs may be considered but require pre-approval from the scholarship committee before enrollment. If you’re interested in a different program, contact our staff to explore your options.