Oklahoma’s leader in advanced technology education has unveiled a new initiative to expand STEM education access and enhance workforce development across the state: OSU Polytech. The OSU Polytech initiative will align academic programs with industry needs; expand innovative curriculum in science, technology, engineering and mathematics; and weave emerging AI technology into programming. The initiative will offer students across the state greater access to flexible learning opportunities and real-world learning experiences at Oklahoma State University’s Tulsa, Oklahoma City and Okmulgee institutions, which have faithfully served the state for a combined 164 years. By expanding access to workforce development education in high-demand fields across all academic levels, from certificate to doctoral, the state’s largest university system aims to provide flexible education options, increasing value for both students and employers.