UCO and the Greater Oklahoma City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Partner to Support Workforce Development Through Micro-Credentials
Sept. 29, 2025
The University of Central Oklahoma and the Greater Oklahoma City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce have formed a new partnership to connect Oklahoma City’s growing Hispanic community with higher education.
Through the agreement, LX Studio at UCO will serve as the chamber’s exclusive education partner for micro-credential development, linking UCO’s respected academic programs with the needs of local businesses and creating new pathways to learning and career growth.
“Together, the University of Central Oklahoma and the Greater Oklahoma City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce are meeting critical workforce demands through high-quality, relevant training and education, while expanding opportunities for our Hispanic community to thrive,” said UCO President Todd G. Lamb.
“As Oklahoma’s largest metropolitan university, UCO is uniquely positioned to be the educational partner of choice for businesses and organizations across the state.”
The official partnership builds on more than a decade of collaboration, including programs like Latino Leadership OKC, the Business Fundamentals in Spanish series and the Women’s Business Center entrepreneurship program.
“This partnership is a significant milestone for our chamber and the community that we represent,” said David Castillo, Greater Oklahoma City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce president and CEO.
“By creating micro-credentials tailored to the needs of Hispanic entrepreneurs and professionals, we are not only strengthening businesses today but also preparing a workforce that will drive Oklahoma’s growth and prosperity for generations to come.”
The Business Fundamentals in Spanish series is an offering of free, in-person workshops funded through the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Workforce Micro-credentials and Rapid Re-employment Initiative Strategies grant. The series is designed to support local entrepreneurs and professionals by equipping them with the tools to grow their businesses. The chamber selected session topics based on areas that would benefit their community members most and the course curriculum was developed by faculty from the UCO College of Business.
In recognition of the longstanding partnership, the chamber also presented UCO with the Padrinos award at their annual luncheon in February.
For more information about UCO, visit uco.edu.
Learn more about LX Studio at lxstudio.com.
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Cutline: The University of Central Oklahoma and the Greater Oklahoma City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce have formally established a partnership to connect higher education with the aspirations of Oklahoma City’s growing Hispanic community. Pictured, UCO President Todd G. Lamb (right) and Greater Oklahoma City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President and CEO David Castillo (left) formally sign the agreement.
