The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) and Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology have a storied history of working together to benefit the citizens of the Choctaw Nation, the great state of Oklahoma and students. In July 2023, CNO’s Division of Commerce teamed up with OSUIT for a one-of-a-kind partnership, offering Choctaw Casinos & Resorts food and beverage associates culinary training and college course credit. If associates decide to pursue further accreditation, certification or degree programs with OSUIT, they will receive prior learning credit toward their educational goals. The Choctaw Nation regularly visits its citizens to ensure they are aware of all the opportunities for educational support and provides resources to help its citizens pursue the education they choose. OSUIT has been privileged to serve as a major education resource for the Choctaw Nation, which also includes talent acquisition strategies and numerous learning development opportunities.