The Oklahoma Department of Commerce is the primary economic development entity in the state. Our mission is to increase the quantity and the quality of jobs in Oklahoma.
About Us
The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) is a United States Department of Labor (USDOL) funded agency dedicated to providing workforce-related services to Oklahoma citizens, employers and workforce organizations. There are numerous OESC offices located across the state to provide services to individuals and employers in their local communities. Additionally, through OESC's Community Outreach Service Model, staff are strategically stationed in areas where an OESC office is not currently available.
There are two flyers available that showcase many of the services available to individuals and employers when visiting or working with a local OESC office.
Job Seeker / Unemployment Claimant Flyer
[View flyer in Spanish | Vietnamese]
OESC is also responsible for collecting Unemployment Insurance taxes from liable employers in Oklahoma. These funds are then used to pay benefits to individuals who lose their job and meet the necessary requirements to receive unemployment benefits.
Lastly, OESC collects, analyzes and distributes a wide-array of socio-economic data that can be used by organizations or members of the public for research, economic or business purposes.
Contact Us
Find your nearest OESC office or reach us by other means.
Meet Leadership
Meet the team that leads OESC and each of its divisions.
Careers
Interested in a career serving your fellow Oklahomans?
Policies
Access information about our policies, amendments, and how we are funded
OESC's Vision, Mission and Values
Vision
Empowering Oklahomans to work and live well.
Mission
Connecting Oklahomans to the workforce through reliable and innovative services for a more prosperous Oklahoma.
Values
- Commitment - Commit to excellence every day.
- Collaboration - Unite as a team to generate more effective outcomes.
- Ownership - Be an expert in your role and in all things state workforce.
- Accountability - Answer to Oklahomans and remain fiscally responsible.
- Growth-Mindset - We respect the uniqueness of each individual as we strive to promote growth and opportunity.
