OIC of America, Inc.

OIC of America, Inc. Igniting the movement for economic power

Founded in 1964 by the late Reverend Doctor Leon Howard Sullivan, OICA has grown into a movement with 33 affiliated programs in 22 states and the District of Columbia that has served over 2.5 million disadvantaged, unemployed, underemployed and under-skilled, at-risk youth and adults.

Thank you to the and teams for bringing together an extraordinary community at TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Fu...
06/14/2026

Thank you to the and teams for bringing together an extraordinary community at TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures yesterday. The conversations, the connections, and the shared commitment to what comes next for this country reminded us why this work matters.

In that spirit, here are a few more words from our President & CEO, Louis King II and some behind-the-scenes moments from yesterday.

We can't wait to share more with you (soon!).

Tomorrow is a BIG day.Saturday, June 13th, our President & CEO Louis King II takes the stage to speak at TED Democracy P...
06/12/2026

Tomorrow is a BIG day.

Saturday, June 13th, our President & CEO Louis King II takes the stage to speak at TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures, a landmark event celebrating America's 250th Anniversary.

It's fitting that this pivotal moment takes place in Philadelphia.

The city where American democracy was born, and where OIC of America has been building pathways to opportunity for 60+ years.

At a historic moment when our nation is reflecting on its past and envisioning its future, Louis will carry forward Rev. Sullivan's enduring legacy: that every person deserves access to education, skills training, and meaningful employment.

From Philadelphia, where OIC was founded, to communities across the country, OIC continues to prove that opportunity changes lives.

📍 Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
🗓️ June 13, 2026

Curiosity today. Careers tomorrow. 🥼🔬🧪🔎🔭🏗️ Thank you, Twin Cities for filling Maturi Pavilion with curiosity, energy, a...
06/08/2026

Curiosity today. Careers tomorrow. 🥼🔬🧪🔎🔭🏗️

Thank you, Twin Cities for filling Maturi Pavilion with curiosity, energy, and joy. Hundreds of students and families spent their Saturday at battling robots, conducting experiments, testing out technologies, having fun and discovering that a future in STEM isn't something far away. It's something they can reach out and touch.

To every young person who tried something new, asked a big question, or saw themselves in a scientist or engineer for the first time: that spark is exactly why we do this. 🙌🏽🥰🫶🏽

To our incredible STEMLinx team: thank you for bringing the Twin Cities together in such a powerful way!

A heartfelt thank you goes to our presenting sponsor , co-hosts and at the , Tech Kids and of course to the exhibitors, volunteers, educators, and STEM professionals who gave their time to open doors for the next generation.

06/05/2026

Twin Cities STEMFest is TOMORROW — June 6, from 11-3 p.m. at the University of MN Twin Cities’ Maturi Pavilion. Don’t miss our new 3M Innovation Zone!

Come ready to learn. Come ready to be inspired. And bring someone who needs to see what’s possible for them in STEM.
Same-day registration is available at the door or you can pre-register here: https://form.jotform.com/260137053177150

📍 Maturi Pavilion
University of MN
1925 University Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN

05/28/2026

One week from today, Twin Cities STEMFest 2026 is HERE! 🙌

Take a sneak peek at some of the incredible exhibitors you'll meet:
🚀 UMN Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics 🤖 2129 Ultraviolet Robotics 🎗️ Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota 🌍 Engineers Without Borders UMN Chapter 📻 Pavek Museum 🎓 University of Minnesota Twin Cities – Undergraduate Admissions 👩🏾‍💻 Society of Women Engineers – University of Minnesota 🧒🏽 High Tech Kids
…and many more!

FREE for K–12 students. Join us for fun giveaways, complimentary food, lots of surprises and exploration.

Register today: https://bit.ly/438h5h8

05/22/2026

STEMFest 2026 has something for every curious mind — whether you're 5 or 18! 🎉

From engineering challenges to environmental science, coding to chemistry to construction, our exhibits are designed to spark curiosity AND open doors. Littles can explore and play, older students can connect with industry professionals while discovering real career pathways. Parents: trust us, you'll learn something too.

FREE for all K–12 students and their families. Register → https://bit.ly/438h5h8
📅 June 6 | 11–3pm | Maturi Pavilion | University of MN, Minneapolis, MN

05/18/2026

Ever wonder what a career in STEM actually looks like? On June 6, you can find out. 🔬🛠️

Twin Cities STEMFest is a FREE, community event packed with hands-on activities, interactive demonstrations, and real conversations with industry professionals, universities, and STEM leaders — all under one roof. Students don’t just watch. They build, experiment, and connect directly with the people shaping tomorrow’s workforce.
This year’s event is presented by , in partnership with the Institute for Engineering in Medicine - University of Minnesota, Teen Tech, and NSF ATP Bio.

🚨 TWIN CITIES — GET READY! 🚨Registration is now open for our Twin Cities STEMFest on Saturday, June 6th at the Universit...
05/11/2026

🚨 TWIN CITIES — GET READY! 🚨
Registration is now open for our Twin Cities STEMFest on Saturday, June 6th at the University of Minnesota’s Maturi Pavilion. 🧪⚙️💻✨

This event is an amazing opportunity for young people and families to explore the world of STEM through hands-on activities, live demonstrations, career exploration, robotics, healthcare, engineering, technology, construction, and more.

✅ FREE to attend
✅ Family-friendly
✅ Interactive STEM experiences
✅ Career exposure for youth K–12
✅ Giveaways, activities, and inspiration all day long

Register now: https://form.jotform.com/260137053177150

We’re bringing together amazing companies, colleges, community partners, and industry professionals to help inspire the next generation of innovators and leaders.

Still thinking about Dallas. 🏗️Last week, OIC of America had the honor of serving as Diamond Discovery Sponsor of the Bu...
05/08/2026

Still thinking about Dallas. 🏗️

Last week, OIC of America had the honor of serving as Diamond Discovery Sponsor of the Build the Workforce Summit at DEC RedBird. The event featured an amazing lineup of industry, education, and community leaders convened by PRAXIS Strategic Consulting and Turner Construction to open career pathways into America's construction workforce.

Our President & CEO, Louis King II, joined two featured panels: Construction Workforce & Economic Mobility (moderated by Asheya Warren) and Pathways to Work Now (moderated by Carmen Gaines) that explored how the industry can connect more people in our communities to careers that build long-term economic mobility. North Texas is growing fast, the construction workforce gap is widening, and the talent to close it already lives in our communities. We're dedicated to connecting them.

Thank you, Dallas. The work continues.

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