Work In Enid Award – Bringing Talent to Work in Enid
This NEW Work In Enid Award is a talent attraction program which will pay student loan balances up to $10,000 for professionals who agree to move to and work in the Enid area.
Criteria:
- Those not currently living in the Enid area may apply.
- Applicants must have a degree from either a four-year college or university, or a two-year community college, or received a certificate from a trade program.
- Applicants must have student loan debt associated with their degree or certificate. Proof of remaining loan balance is required.
- Applicants must demonstrate a desire to make Enid, Oklahoma their primary residence and find or create employment in the area.
- Preference will be given to applicants who show a desire for civic engagement.
- A job commitment letter from an employer within Enid or a full-time remote position in a professional role will be required within 120 days of being selected for this award.
There is no deadline, as applications are accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis. The Cherokee Strip Community Foundation will reach out to applicants for further instructions.
Award Size:
Successful applicants will receive up to $10,000, or $1,000 paid quarterly over a 2.5-year period. If an award recipient ceases employment or moves out of the area during the award cycle, they would forfeit all future payments.
The total number of awards will be based on available funding and loan balances of eligible applicants.
This NEW Work In Enid Award is a talent attraction program which will pay student loan balances up to $10,000 for professionals who agree to move to and work in the Enid area.
This NEW Work In Enid Award is a talent attraction program which will pay student loan balances up to $10,000 for professionals who agree to move to and work in the Enid area.
Work In Enid Award – Bringing Talent to Work in Enid
This NEW Work In Enid Award is a talent attraction program which will pay student loan balances up to $10,000 for professionals who agree to move to and work in the Enid area.
Criteria:
- Those not currently living in the Enid area may apply.
- Applicants must have a degree from either a four-year college or university, or a two-year community college, or received a certificate from a trade program.
- Applicants must have student loan debt associated with their degree or certificate. Proof of remaining loan balance is required.
- Applicants must demonstrate a desire to make Enid, Oklahoma their primary residence and find or create employment in the area.
- Preference will be given to applicants who show a desire for civic engagement.
- A job commitment letter from an employer within Enid or a full-time remote position in a professional role will be required within 120 days of being selected for this award.
There is no deadline, as applications are accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis. The Cherokee Strip Community Foundation will reach out to applicants for further instructions.
Award Size:
Successful applicants will receive up to $10,000, or $1,000 paid quarterly over a 2.5-year period. If an award recipient ceases employment or moves out of the area during the award cycle, they would forfeit all future payments.
The total number of awards will be based on available funding and loan balances of eligible applicants.
Welcome to Enid, Oklahoma, an incredibly vibrant community of amazing people.
As the 9th largest city in Oklahoma, Enid’s population of over 51,000 and trade area of over 150,000 makes it a major center of commerce and life. Enid boasts short commute times, a low crime rate, state-of the-art school facilities, two regional medical centers, new athletic facilities and a thriving public art and music scene. These are qualities that our friends in urban areas can only dream of, and as people are reprioritizing their life post-pandemic, Enid is reaping the rewards.
Come and join us!
Tyson
Vance Air Force Base Contractors & DOD
INTEGRIS Bass Baptist Health
Enid Public Schools
St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center
City of Enid
No Man’s Land Foods
Marsau Enterprises
Hanor Family of Companies
Mid-Continent Packaging
Koch Fertilizer
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Best Place to Live in Oklahoma on a $50,000 Salary
– MSN
Our Family Friendly Community
36.4 is the median age in Enid making for a great place to raise a family
Over 65 pieces of Public Art and Murals throughout the community
Vibrant Downtown with plenty of shopping, dining and entertainment
Home to Adventure Quest, the World’s Largest Community built playground at Leonardo’s Children’s Museum
Walking Trails
Nationally recognized education institutions
Public
Enid Public Schools
Chisholm Public Schools
Autry Technology Center
Northern Oklahoma College
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Private
Emmanuel Christian School
St. Paul’s Lutheran School
St. Joseph’s Catholic School
Hillsdale Christian School
Oklahoma Bible Academy
Average Sales Price
$161,000
OUR LIFESTYLE WILL MAKE YOU SMILE
LIVE IN ENID!
Enid, Oklahoma is a welcoming community and has something for everyone! Whether a young professional, a family, or retiree there are boundless opportunities. Living in Enid, Oklahoma provides a lifestyle that is hard to beat. Over the years, Enid has grown and been forward thinking in creating a place that is for anyone and everyone.
Resources with Autry Technology Center
FAB Lab
Corporate Training Staff
Greater Enid Chamber of Commerce
Strategic and Exclusive Marketing
Business Referrals and Connection
Provides Representation at the State and Federal Level
Enid Regional Development Alliance
Connection to Resources to Support Growth (Bankers, Realtors, State and Federal Programs)
Business Support Programs
Host of WorkinEnid.com job board
Networking Events
Main Street Enid
Connection to Resources to Locate in Downtown Enid
Facade Renovation Program
Networking Events
#22 Best City to start a business in the U.S.
WalletHub
“It’s been great making money on the world stage and bringing it home to a vibrant place like Enid that invests in improvements my kids and grandkids now enjoy”