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Wednesday, January 07, 2009 11:14 AM CST

P.O. Box 948 Tahlequah, OK 74465

(918) 453-5000 / Contact Us

Vocational and Educational Programs

careerservices@cherokee.org

Vocational and Educational Programs

Career Services provides a multitude of programs to assist individuals with their educational and vocational training needs. In addition to programs for the general public, there are programs specific to housing residents, individuals with disabilities, and youth. We offer several in-house training programs as well as assistance in attending vocational training institutions and two-year colleges.

Career Literacy/Adult Education	Basic Skills, GED Preparation and testing, Basic Computer instruction
Classroom Training Program (CRT)/Adult Vocational Training (AVT)	Financial assistance for students who are attending vocational training or two-year colleges
Career Tech Grant	Financial assistance for students attending a variety of occupational or technical trades and Associate of Applied Arts, or Applied Science degrees
Resident Opportunities and Self-Sufficiency/Mortgage Assistance Program (ROSS/MAP)	Services for housing residents who need assistance with vocational expenses or who are seeking employment
Native American Career and Technical Education Program (NACTEP)	In-house training in Business Technology, Child Care Occupations and Medical Coding
Building Trades Program	In-house training in basic building trades including carpentry, masonry, and electrical work
Vocational Rehabilitation Project	Services for Native Americans who are disabled and need assistance with vocational expenses or adaptive devices for employment
Talking Leaves Job Corps (TLJC)	Educational, vocational, and employment services for young adults aged 16-24