OIC of Oklahoma County

10/05/2026

💙 OIC IS BACK OPEN — AND WE’RE MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER.

Over the past several weeks, OIC of Oklahoma County temporarily closed its doors while our Board and leadership team worked through significant financial and operational challenges.

We know our students, partners, funders, staff, and community deserve transparency.

Today, we are grateful to share that OIC is OPEN.

Our students are returning.
Our programs are moving forward.
Our team is rebuilding.
And our mission continues.

OIC provides critical services throughout Oklahoma County, including:

📚 GED/HSE & Adult Education
💻 Digital Literacy & Technology Training
💼 Workforce Readiness & Career Development
🤝 Reentry & Supportive Services
🌎 ESL & Citizenship Education
🏘️ Community Literacy

Reopening is an important step, but rebuilding a stronger and more sustainable OIC will take all of us.

We are moving forward with a renewed commitment to financial accountability, transparency, operational stability, strong partnerships, and measurable community impact.

Now, we’re asking our community to stand with us.

💙 Donate. Help sustain programs and services.
💙 Partner. Businesses, employers, and organizations can invest in our mission.
💙 Share. Help us remind Oklahoma County that OIC is here and ready to serve.

We won’t ignore the challenges that brought us here.

We are addressing them. We are rebuilding. And we are moving forward.

For generations, OIC has helped people access education, employment opportunities, technology, and a pathway toward a better future.

Help us continue that work.

👉 Donate today: https://oicofoklahomacity-bloom.kindful.com/?campaign=1392122

For sponsorships and partnerships: [email protected]

08/23/2026

***PUBLIC NOTICE***
TEMPORARY CLOSURE. CONTINUED OPPORTUNITY.

OIC of Oklahoma County has temporarily suspended normal on-site and public-facing operations from August 24 through September 7 while the Board and leadership conduct an organizational assessment and stabilization period.

The progress of our students and the contributions of those who serve them remain central to this work.

To every OIC student: Your education, progress, and goals remain important. This temporary pause does not diminish the work you have completed or the commitment you have shown.

If you have a test scheduled during the closure, you will be contacted with next steps.

An update will be shared with students, staff, partners, grantors, and the community through OIC’s official communication channels.

For 60 years, OIC has helped adults pursue education, workforce opportunities, greater independence, and second chances. Your support can help OIC build a more sustainable foundation for continued service to its students and community.

HOW YOU CAN HELP:

• Become a monthly donor
• Make an immediate leadership gift
• Invest as a corporate or community partner
• Share OIC’s mission with your network

Support the 60 for 60 Campaign: https://oicofoklahomacity-bloom.kindful.com/?campaign=1392122

Thank you for your patience, partnership, and continued support.

Media and partnership inquiries:
Joel Pendarvis, Board Chair
[email protected]
(405) 358-3114

08/21/2026

Special congratulations to our Remerge/OIC superstar, Coraima Chavez. After finishing off her last test on Wednesday, Mrs. Chavez can officially add her name to the growing list of graduates who will walk across the stage in November👩🏽‍🎓. Dedication and hard work will take you straight to the places you need to go. 🗣🥳

08/20/2026

📚 REAL STUDENTS. REAL RESULTS. REAL IMPACT. 🎓

We’re proud to celebrate the hard work happening in OIC’s Daytime GED Program!

During the month of July, our students completed 22 GED subject-area tests with an incredible 92% PASS RATE! 🎉👏🏿

But these numbers represent so much more than tests passed.

They represent students showing up.
They represent determination through challenges.
They represent doors opening to college, careers, better-paying jobs, and new possibilities.

They represent lives moving forward. 💙

And none of this happens alone.

To our instructors, advocates, staff, community partners, funders, donors, and supporters: THANK YOU! Your investment in OIC is an investment in people, education, opportunity, and stronger communities.

And to our students: KEEP GOING! We see your hard work, and we are incredibly proud of you! 💪🏿🎓

92% is worth celebrating, but we're not finished yet.

Real Students. Real Results. Real Impact.

08/19/2026

08/19/2026

Important FIGHT Club Alumni Update

To our OIC graduates,

The OIC FIGHT Club Alumni Association Fellowship Luncheon scheduled for August 22, 2026 has been POSTPONED until a later date.

With several changes currently taking place at OIC, we believe it is best to take a step back, regroup, and make sure we can provide our graduates with the fellowship experience they deserve.

We truly appreciate everyone who RSVP’d, shared the flyer, and planned to attend. This is only a postponement — we are looking forward to bringing our graduates together soon!

Please stay connected for the new date and additional details.

08/17/2026

OIC of Oklahoma County Announces Leadership Transition

DesJean Jones is no longer serving as Chief Executive Officer of OIC of Oklahoma County, effective August 14, 2026.

The Board recognizes Ms. Jones’ nine years of leadership and thanks her for her service and contributions to OIC, its students, and the Oklahoma County community. We wish her well in her future endeavors.

Loretta Payne-Hammock is appointed Interim Executive Director effective Monday, August 17, 2026 and will serve in that capacity until a permanent Executive Director is appointed by the Board or otherwise determined by the Board.

OIC remains focused on supporting its staff, serving its students, fulfilling its commitments to partners and grantors, and continuing its mission throughout Oklahoma County.

Media inquiries: [email protected] | (405) 358-3114

08/17/2026

✨ OIC of Oklahoma County – Goosebump of the Week ✨

This week, we're proud to celebrate Veronica Barrow!

After 23 years in Corporate America, Veronica made the courageous decision to invest in herself and pursue a goal she had put on hold for far too long.

On August 5, 2026, Veronica passed her Reading test and now has only TWO tests left before earning her diploma! 🎉

Her journey reminds us that it's never too late to believe in yourself, overcome life's challenges, and keep moving toward your dreams.

As Veronica says:
"11/25 Confident. 11/26 Graduate." 👩🏽‍🎓

Congratulations, Veronica! Your determination, resilience, and commitment inspire us all. Your OIC family is cheering you on as you cross the finish line!

💙 Real People. Real Challenges. Real Success. That's the Power of OIC.

08/14/2026

SHE FOUGHT FOR IT. SHE WORKED FOR IT. AND SHE DID IT!

OIC family, help us celebrate our newest graduate, Ashley Campbell! 🎉🎓

Ashley fought hard to earn her GED. Her journey included personal challenges, motherhood, car breakdowns, days without A/C, countless frustrations, setbacks, and moments when giving up might have seemed easier.

But Ashley never gave up on herself.

She kept going. She kept showing up. She kept working toward the goal she set for herself, and today, all of that perseverance has paid off.

Ashley Campbell is officially an OIC graduate! 🎓🙌🏾

Everyone at OIC is incredibly proud to see Ashley reach this milestone. But perhaps no one would be prouder than her former instructor, David. We can imagine him looking down on her today with that familiar smile and saying:

“It’s a great day.” 💙

And Ashley, today truly IS a great day.

Your perseverance is an inspiration. You faced obstacle after obstacle, but you refused to let those obstacles determine how your story would end.

Today, you get to celebrate everything you worked so hard to accomplish.

Congratulations, Ashley! You did it!

We are SO proud of you, and we cannot wait to see what comes next!

OIC family, help us fill the comments with love and congratulations for Ashley Campbell, OIC Graduate! 👏🏾🎓