If you’re moving for job prospects, you shouldn’t have too much difficulty finding employment. Home to several diverse range of industries, the Oklahoma economy is an especially important U.S. producer of natural gas, aircraft and food.
For starters, Oklahoma is the nation’s third-largest producer of natural gas, fifth-largest producer of crude oil, and contains the second-greatest number of active drilling rigs. Even then, Tulsa is home to the largest airline maintenance base in the world, serving as the global maintenance and engineering headquarters for American Airlines. The US government provides 339,300 jobs to the area while the transportation and utilities sectors provide a combined 279,500 jobs while manufacturing provides 132,700 jobs to the state.
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Life and Work in Oklahoma
If you’re moving for educational opportunities for yourself or your children, you won’t be disappointed. The state is composed of 1,845 primary, secondary, and vocational schools in 533 school districts. On one end of the spectrum, the pre-kindergarten education, rated by the National Institute for Early Education Research, is rated first in the United States with regards to standards, quality, and access to education. The program has been called a model for early childhood schooling. On the other end of the education spectrum, future students can attend big schools like Oklahoma State University, the University of Oklahoma or attend Oklahoma City University and the University of Tulsa, two of the country’s best undergraduate business programs.
Before your move, if you’re on the lookout for a variety of sport venues, you’ll be pleasantly surprised. On the sports side, you’ll have several professional and collegiate teams to follow. From the NBA, you can root for the Oklahoma City Thunder – the state’s only major league sports franchise. However, several minor-league teams are available to choose from. Pick the Oklahoma City Dodger or Tulsa Drillers for some Minor-League Baseball games, the Tulsa Oilers for the hockey’s ECHL league, or check out the Tulsa Revolution which are an American Indoor Soccer League team.
As for Collegiate Athletics, Oklahoma proudly has four schools that compete at the highest level of college sports, NCAA Division 1. The two most prominent members are The University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Oklahoma State University Cowboys. Both teams average well over 50,000 fans at football home games. Sports Illustrated rated these two schools among the top colleges for athletics in the nation. If you’re moving for some adrenaline-fueled events, Oklahoma will be more than willing to offer you that experience.
Oklahoma Moving and Storage
Whether you’re moving to or from Oklahoma, Stevens Worldwide Moving & Storage is prepared to help you every step of the way. If you’re moving locally or cross country, we know this country like the back of our hand. Our knowledgeable moving representatives will get you to your destination as seamlessly as possible.
We offer fully-licensed and insured moves, online tracking of our trucks for your convenience, a nationwide network of trusted movers, and above all, sterling service from a family owned company you can trust with over 110 years of experience. Feel free to give us a call to discuss our moving and storage solutions or fill out our online form for a free estimate.