Sooner Job ChalleNGe

Sooner Job ChalleNGe DREAM, BELIEVE, ACHIEVE. Another ChalleNGe For a Brighter Future. soonerjobchallenge.org Follow our page to stay up to date!

Sooner Job ChalleNGe is an optional next step for graduates of the Thunderbird ChalleNGe Program. At Sooner Job ChalleNGe, Associates will build upon the life and leadership skills they have already begun to develop at Thunderbird, while having the opportunity to further their success through career readiness and vocational training at Metro Tech. Two pathways will be available to Cycle #1 Associa

tes: Culinary Arts and Structural Welding

📣 Cycle #1: January - June 2025 (Final dates will be announced soon.) Applicants must be:
✅ A graduate of the Thunderbird Challenge Program
✅ Ages 16.5-20 years old and at least a high school junior
✅ High school graduate, or on track to earn a high school diploma by the end of the program
✅ U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States
✅ No felony convictions or pending felony charges
✅ Free of illegal drug use

Our application and website will be live soon with more details to come! Not a graduate of Thunderbird Challenge yet? Find out more: https://thunderbird.org/

Not an Oklahoma resident? Sooner Job Challenge and Thunderbird Challenge are part of a large network of National Guard Youth ChalleNGe programs. Find one in your state: https://ngchallenge.org/

We are at the OSSBA Conference in Oklahoma City today and tomorrow educating Oklahoma's superintendents and school board...
08/14/2026

We are at the OSSBA Conference in Oklahoma City today and tomorrow educating Oklahoma's superintendents and school boards about the benefits of our programs. Thunderbird Challenge Starbase OKC

08/11/2026

FYI: Sooner Job Challenge is transitioning to a new online application system soon. Our current application system ends today, August 11, 2026. This means new applicants will not be able to use the old system to fill out an application with us online.

Until our new application system is ready, prospects will need to contact us to apply. So if you are interested in applying for a future cycle, please contact us by either calling the Admissions Department at 405-900-4525, ext. 1, or emailing us at [email protected].

🎉Cycle 4 has officially kicked off! 🎉We can’t wait to see all the amazing things our associates will achieve this cycle—...
08/06/2026

🎉Cycle 4 has officially kicked off! 🎉

We can’t wait to see all the amazing things our associates will achieve this cycle—let’s go!

08/04/2026
07/08/2026
We recently gathered for a special graduation luncheon to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our Sooner Job Cha...
05/30/2026

We recently gathered for a special graduation luncheon to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our Sooner Job ChalleNGe graduates!

It was a great time to reflect on how far they’ve come and recognize the hard work, dedication, and perseverance each graduate has shown along the way. We’re so proud of all they’ve achieved and can’t wait to see where their next chapter takes them!

Join us in celebrating Associate Smiddy on graduating high school! This is a huge achievement, and we’re so proud of the...
05/27/2026

Join us in celebrating Associate Smiddy on graduating high school! This is a huge achievement, and we’re so proud of the hard work and determination that made it possible. Congratulations on reaching this milestone—we’re excited to see what’s next for you!

Associate Thompson continues to raise the bar! Earning her ServSafe Manager certification is an outstanding accomplishme...
05/17/2026

Associate Thompson continues to raise the bar! Earning her ServSafe Manager certification is an outstanding accomplishment and a testament to the hard work she's putting into her culinary pathway at Metro Tech. Her drive to grow, learn, and chase after her goals is fueling an incredible future filled with opportunity and success!

Associate Cockrell is cooking up success! Earning his ServSafe Manager certification is a huge achievement and another s...
05/16/2026

Associate Cockrell is cooking up success! Earning his ServSafe Manager certification is a huge achievement and another step forward in his culinary training at Metro Tech. His determination to sharpen his skills and invest in his future is truly commendable. Congratulations on this well-earned accomplishment!

Associate Pyle is currently in her second week of her phlebotomy internship at OU Physicians! We’re so proud to see her ...
05/15/2026

Associate Pyle is currently in her second week of her phlebotomy internship at OU Physicians! We’re so proud to see her gaining valuable hands-on experience and continuing to take important steps toward her future career. Keep up the amazing work!

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