The Oklahoma Talent Network

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 • Metro Tech • OTN’s First Employer + Talent Activation

Presented in collaboration by The Oklahoma Talent Network × AmpliFLY HR during OKC MED Week

SMALL BUSINESS + TALENT CONNECT LUNCH & LEARN

Tuesday, October 6, 2026
12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Metro Tech: Wellness Center Classroom
1600 Springlake  Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73111
WHY ATTEND?

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Learn what employers need, strengthen how you present your skills and meet professionals connected to real career pathways.

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FOR EMPLOYERS

Share your workforce needs, introduce your opportunities and build relationships with students and emerging professionals.

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FOR PARTNERS

Support a practical talent experience through sponsorship, resources, expertise or employee engagement, and receive a clear post-event impact summary.

CHOOSE YOUR PATH

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For Metro Tech students, interns, recent graduates and young professionals seeking career exposure, skill development and meaningful employer connections.

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PARTICIPATE AS AN EMPLOYER

For small businesses and large corporations offering internships, employment, apprenticeships, projects, mentorship, job shadowing or career information. Employer participation is separate from cash sponsorship.

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SPONSOR OR PARTNER

Support the event through cash sponsorship, catering, A/V, printing, transportation, participant support, resources or employee volunteers. Annual and founding-partner conversations are also available.

What to Expect: PROGRAM EXPERIENCE

WELCOME + OTN and AmpliFLY INTRODUCTION
A brief introduction to The Oklahoma Talent Network, the purpose of the program and how participants can stay connected.

EMPLOYER LUNCH & LEARN
A practical conversation about workforce needs, recruiting readiness, small-business talent challenges and services available through OTN and AmpliFLY HR.

A CANDID PANEL DISCUSSION with AmpliFLY

STRUCTURED TALENT CONNECTION
Guided networking designed to move beyond casual mingling. Employers and participants will discuss roles, skills, majors, projects and appropriate follow-up steps.

NEXT-STEP CAPTURE
Participants will identify connections and opt into follow-up communications. Attendance does not guarantee employment, interviews or selection.

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AUDIENCE LIST

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Students, program participants
Interns, culinary students, event coordinators, personal assistant, recent graduates and young to mid level professionals.

Small-business owners and hiring managers
Corporate recruiters and workforce leaders
STEAM, business, aviation, manufacturing, technology, energy, restaurant, healthcare and skilled-trades employers

Workforce, education and economic-development organizations

Sponsors and employee-engagement teams

Where Oklahoma employers and emerging talent connect needs with opportunities.

SMALL BUSINESS + TALENT CONNECT Lunch & Learn

Presented in collaboration by The Oklahoma Talent Network × AmpliFLY HR during OKC MED Week.

Founder: Audrey Daniels, AmpliFLY HR

Founder: Mary Sumo, The Oklahoma Talent Network

Sponsor and Resource Opportunities

HELP BUILD THE CONNECTION

Companies and community partners can support this first OTN activation through one or more clearly defined lanes.

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EVENT CHAMPION

$5,000

Sponsor Registration

Supports the overall Lunch & Learn and talent-connection experience.

Logo placement

Event recognition

Table display

Post-event impact summary.

Logo Placement on T-shirts and selected swag

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TALENT CONNECTOR

$2,500

Sponsor Registration

Supports participant access, career connection and employer engagement.

Logo placement

Event recognition

Post-event impact summary

Logo Placement on T-shirts

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COMMUNITY SUPPORTER

$1,000

Sponsor Registration

Supports event materials, participant resources and logistics.

Logo placement

Event recognition

Logo placement on T-Shirts

Sponsor and Resource Opportunities

HELP BUILD THE CONNECTION

Companies and community partners can support this first OTN activation through one or more clearly defined lanes.

Experienced instructor demonstrating technical skills to diverse group of engaged adult learners in bright, modern classroom

IN KIND PARTNERSHIP

Sponsor Registration

Provides verified cost-replacing support such as catering, swag, printing, photography, or participant supplies.

Logo placement

Event recognition

Logo Placement on T-shirts and selected swag

EMPLOYEE-ENGAGEMENT PARTNER

Sponsor Registration

Provides recruiters, mentors, reviewers or subject-matter experts.

Event recognition

RESOURCE PARTNER

Sponsor Registration

Provides one practical employer/talent resource and one representative for the event.

Logo placement

Event recognition

Interested in supporting OTN beyond October? Request a separate conversation about annual programming, founding partnership.

Send us a message and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.