WorkReady Enid is Helping Residents Build Meaningful Careers

Residents across Oklahoma looking for a career boost have a valuable resource right here in Enid. WorkReady Enid, a workforce development program, is designed not only to connect people with jobs but also to help them build meaningful, long-term careers.

Rachel Harris and Jody Bradford, representatives of WorkReady Enid, recently shared details about the program in a webshow interview.

“At its core, WorkReady helps people communicate the value they bring to a company,” Harris explained. “It’s not always the person with the best skills who gets the job—it’s the one who can best present themselves.”

Workshops That Work

WorkReady hosts free, week-long workshops once a month at CDSA, 114 South Independence, on the square in downtown Enid. These workshops go beyond the basics, offering:

Professional resume writing tailored to individual job goals.
Job coaching designed to build confidence.
Interview preparation focused on each participant’s career path.

“We don’t just hand out generic resumes,” Bradford said. “Our writers create resumes specific to the job you want, and our coaches help you feel confident walking into an interview.”

Who Can Participate?

WorkReady is open to anyone 18 and older who is:

Unemployed
Looking to change careers
Interested in pursuing remote work

Unlike staffing agencies, WorkReady takes a hands-on approach, focusing on career fit rather than just job placement. “We don’t just place people in any job,” Harris added. “We help them find work that matches their skills and passions, leading to long-term success.”

Upcoming Events

In addition to workshops, WorkReady organizes a major fall job fair, Worklahoma, which returns September 9 at the Stride Center. Already, more than 18 businesses have committed to attending, with more expected to join.

Lifelong Support

One of the most unique aspects of WorkReady is its ongoing connection with participants. “Once in WorkReady, always in WorkReady,” Bradford said. “We follow up with participants and continue to provide resources even after they’re hired.”