Grow with Google
The Grow with Google initiative is a partnership between Google and the State of Oklahoma founded in 2022 that aims to provide training, tools and expertise for greater employment opportunities in high-growth career fields. Through self-paced, online learning, participants skill up in their elected area of study and work towards certification. The State of Oklahoma partnered with Google to provide learning paths and career certifications in Digital Marketing & E-Commerce, Data Analytics, UX Design, Project Management, Cyber Security, AI and IT Support.
Any Oklahoma resident is eligible to enroll in the program. State employees looking to participate in the program must have supervisor approval to participate. Watch this video to get a brief program overview and highlight the value "Grow with Google" offers.
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Participant Testimonials
Tayvon Lewis
Oklahoman and Google UX Design Certificate Graduate
Now Senior Analyst, Aetna a CVS Health Company
Melinda Williams
Aspiring IT Support Specialist
Edgar Barragan
IT Support Specialist
Program Benefits
- A license to participate in any of the seven programs. It is entirely self-paced and 100% virtual. Here are the seven certification programs we offer:
UX Design:
Best for those who enjoy creating solutions, showing empathy and advocating for end users. Watch a video to learn more.
Project Management:
If solving problems, staying organized and working with people are in your wheelhouse, this career is for you. Watch a video to learn more.
Data Analytics:
If you're curious about how things work and love to identify trends, a career in data analytics is within reach. Watch a video to learn more.
Cyber Security:
This program teaches how to identify common cybersecurity risks, threats, and vulnerabilities, as well as the techniques to mitigate them. This is for people who enjoy investigating, solving puzzles, and helping others. Watch a video to learn more.
IT Automation with Python:
Great for those who already have a foundation in IT and are looking to learn how to write code to create advanced automation programs. Watch a video to learn more.
IT Support:
Great for those who already have a foundation in IT and are looking to learn how to write code to create advanced automation programs. Watch a video to learn more.
Digital Marketing & E-Commerce:
Best for those who have an entrepreneurial and creative spirit, and love storytelling and spotting patterns.
- Big Interview:
Helps individuals build their resumes, participate in mock interviews, and receive job search tips.
- CareerCircle
Offers career counseling and access to CareerCircle's job board with thousands of available opportunities.
- Google Consortium Job Board
Highlights program graduates to participating employers.
- Wraparound Support
This includes doing what we can to remove barriers that may impede success.
How to Access this Resource
Click on the button below for the enrollment forms. Choose the form that corresponds with your status as a state employee or resident of Oklahoma.