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1 teen killed, 1 wounded in Tulsa homecoming game shooting
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TULSA, Okla. — A teenager was killed and another was wounded in a shooting at a high school homecoming game in Oklahoma Friday night, police said.
The victims, both 17, were shot during the event at McLain High School for Science and Technology shortly before 10 p.m., according to a statement by the Tulsa Police Department posted on Twitter and Facebook.
“When Officers arrived, we found two victims amongst the crowd of hundreds. One 17-year-old male was pronounced dead at the scene,” the post said.
The surviving victim was taken to a hospital in critical condition but has improved to stable condition, the statement said.
Several officers and a K-9 unit searched nearby neighborhoods but were not immediately able to find the suspected shooter, who fled the scene on foot, police said.
The school on N. Peoria Avenue has an enrollment of 666 students, according to the McLain High School website.
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AFBC: Want to Be Paid to Move? Tulsa, Oklahoma, May Be Looking to Do Just That
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Press Release
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updated: Nov 28, 2018
EMERYVILLE, Calif., November 28, 2018 (Newswire.com)
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Figuring out where to plant some roots and begin a new chapter in life isn’t always easy. There are all sorts of things to consider before moving and no one’s going to cover the costs to move. Or will they? American Financial Benefits Center (AFBC), a document preparation service company that has helped many student loan borrowers, says that more and more towns and states are trying out ways to entice people to move to their area and that student loan borrowers may have a golden opportunity ahead of them if they’re willing to relocate.Tulsa, Oklahoma, has recently created Tulsa Remote, which is a special program designed to entice people to move there. Eligible applicants who agree to move to and live in Tulsa for a year while working remotely will receive $10,000 over a period of time; $2,500 will be received in the beginning to cover relocation expenses, $500 a month for a year and then $1,500 once the program is completed. Sounds pretty good, doesn’t it? “Student loan borrowers often need all the help they can get. Even if some programs aren’t inherently designed to help them, they may find new opportunities to help ease the struggle,” said Sara Molina, manager at AFBC.
Student loan borrowers often need all the help they can get. Even if some programs aren’t inherently designed to help them, they may find new opportunities to help ease the struggle.
Sara Molina, Manager at AFBC
The point of the program, of course, is not to just have people move in for a year, but to encourage them to move and stay to help with economic and community growth. Job-seeking young professionals, from researchers and writers to tech-savvy opportunity seekers that are 18 or older and willing to work for a company already based out of Tulsa County, making a pledge to move to Tulsa and live there for the year-long requirement might just be a newfound opportunity some may have hoped for. For now, only around a dozen people will be selected to participate, but Ken Levit, an executive director of George Kaiser Family Foundation, says the city hopes to have up 300 workers in the program someday. At that time, they may even open up the restrictions a little to not only have semi-locals able to relocate but some people looking to move into this opportunity.
When student loan repayment is at the forefront of the mind, it can be hard to find opportunities that help with the situation instead of potentially making it an even harder struggle. Borrowers struggling with student loan repayment may be able to find help with the grant systems more places are starting up, but also with federal-level programs. AFBC has helped thousands of struggling student loan borrowers apply for income-driven repayment programs that have potentially lowered their monthly payment and gotten them on track for student loan forgiveness after 20-25 years of being in the program. “We believe student loan repayment shouldn’t have to be a struggle. That’s why we’re so committed to helping our clients better their loan situation and through the yearly recertification process,” said Molina.
About American Financial Benefits Center
American Financial Benefits Center is a document preparation company that helps clients apply for federal student loan repayment plans that fit their personal financial and student loan situation. Through its strict customer service guidelines, the company strives for the highest levels of honesty and integrity.
Each AFBC telephone representative has received the Certified Student Loan Professional certification through the International Association of Professional Debt Arbitrators (IAPDA).
American Financial Benefits Center Newsroom
Contact
To learn more about American Financial Benefits Center, please contact:
American Financial Benefits Center
1900 Powell Street #600
Emeryville, CA 94608
1-800-488-1490
info@afbcenter.comSource: American Financial Benefits Center
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Blind and Vision-Impaired Teens Learn Independent Living and Job-Readiness Skills
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Tulsa, Oklahoma, July 11, 2017 (Newswire.com)
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) – Teens who are blind and visually impaired are participating in NewView Oklahoma’s Keys to Work Transition Institute for two weeks in Tulsa, Oklahoma. While participating in the program, 15 students will learn independent living and job-readiness skills while interacting with leaders from the Tulsa community.“The Keys to Work transition program was established to equip our students with job-readiness skills to lay a solid groundwork as they enter the professional world,” said Lauren Branch, president and CEO of NewView. “After graduating from our program, teens will be career ready and know how to advocate for themselves in a competitive job market.”
“After graduating from our program, teens will be career ready and know how to advocate for themselves in a competitive job market.”
Lauren Branch, president and CEO
Keys to Work provides hands-on experience with the latest assistive technology, teaches resume building, interview skills and self-advocacy, and offers networking opportunities with professionals in the Tulsa market. Participants in the program will also learn independent living skills including cooking, cleaning, organization and independent travel. Upon completing the program, youth have the skills and an individualized plan that will serve as a roadmap for future success.
The Tulsa Keys to Work program runs Monday, July 10 to Friday, July 21 with a special graduation service and celebration Thursday, July 20 at 6:00 p.m.
To learn more, visit http://www.newviewoklahoma.org/transition-program.
Media Opportunities: photos/videos of students participating in program activities, interviews with teens and program leaders, Wednesday, July 12 to Thursday, July 20 from 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
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NewView Oklahoma is a private, not-for-profit organization founded in 1949 with a mission to empower people who are blind and visually impaired to achieve their maximum level of independence through employment, low vision rehabilitation, and community outreach. NewView Oklahoma is the leading employer of the blind and visually impaired individuals in Oklahoma and offers the only comprehensive Low Vision clinics in the state. Visit online at www.newviewoklahoma.org or follow on Facebook and on Twitter.
Contact: Brenda Bennett, vice president of communications at 1-918-933-4036
Source: NewView Oklahoma
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