Career Services
The mission of the Career Services Group is to develop and encourage individuals to achieve and maintain work habits and skills that promote employability and self-sufficiency through programs that encompass education, training, rehabilitation, and supportive services.
*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 to those who are enrolled in vocational training or Associate of Applied Arts or Applied Science degree programs.
	*Employment Programs*
	The goal of Career Services is jobs. We provide several employment services that assist individuals in attaining and retaining unsubsidized employment that leads to self-sufficiency. We have programs that can assist you in acquiring work experience, receive job specific training on the job, and provide you with assistance in you job search.
*Youth Programs*
Career Services has educational, vocational, leadership and employment programs for youth aged 14-24, both summer specific and year round.
	*Assessments and Certifications*
	Career Services can assist you in assessing your skills and interests, leading to good career choices. We utilize the TABE test for literacy and math skills, the Oklahoma Career Information System for career exploration, WorkKeys for the career readiness certificate, and we provide GED testing.
*Programs for Businesses and Employers*
Career Services works with businesses and employers to ensure their workforce needs are met. From certification as an Indian owned and operated business to assistance in training new workers, Career Services has programs that can assist your business.

For more information, contact:
careerservices@cherokee.org
Field Office Addresses (PDF)

Adult Education
Students study at their own paces and receive individualized and whole group instruction in Basic Skills, GED Preparation and Testing, and Basic Computer Skills.

Building Trades Program
Building Trades Program This Program provides training in basic building trades. Participants learn such occupations as carpentry, masonry, and electrical work.

Classroom Training Program (CRT) / Adult Vocational Training (AVT)
These programs provide financial assistance to students for tuition, fees, and books. Students may be enrolled in a variety of occupational or technical trades and Associate of Applied Arts, or Applied Science.

Career Tech Grant
Career Tech Grant is for Cherokee Nation tribal members who need assistance to pay tuition. These grants may be used for a variety of occupational or technical trades and Associate of Applied Arts, or Applied Science degrees.

Direct Employment (DE)
The Direct Employment Program provides financial assistance for persons who have located employment at least 50 miles from their residence and who need assistance to access that employment.

Cherokee Nation Firedancers
Recruitment and training for individuals interested in working for the US Forest Service as a firefighter.

NACTEP
The NACTEP program provides vocational training opportunities in Business Technology, Child Care Occupations and Medical Coding.

On-The-Job Training (OJT)
This program trains individuals in occupational trades in the public and private sector.

Youth Career Leadership Program (Formerly SYEP)
The Summer Youth Employment Program is for youth age 14 through 21, residing within the 14 county jurisdictional areas. Youth are placed in profit and non-profit organizations in the service are of the Cherokee Nation.

Tribal Employment Rights Office - TERO
TERO monitors and enforces the Cherokee Nation Tribal TERO Ordinance to ensure employment rights are protected.

Tribal Youth Leadership Intern Program
The goal of the Youth Leadership Intern Program is to provide participants an opportunity to become familiar with the Cherokee Nation Tribal government and administrative functions.

Vocational Rehabilitation Program
The Cherokee Nation Vocational Rehabilitation Program assists with the cost of training/retraining, for American Indians with disabilities, to acquire the skills needed to find or maintain gainful employment.

Work Experience
Work Experience is a temporary or part-time assignment. This program encourages individuals to develop good work habits and basic work skills, which will promote employability.

Career Services
The mission of the Career Services Group is to develop and encourage individuals to achieve and maintain work habits and skills that promote employability and self-sufficiency through programs that encompass education, training, rehabilitation, and supportive services.

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.

Employment Development
Educational, vocational, and employment services for young adults aged 16-24. May include acquiring a GED or High School Diploma.

WorkKeys
Testing for the career readiness certificate through the State of Oklahoma Department of Commerce.

Assessment
TABE testing for reading and math levels; OKCIS assessment for career interests with information on educational/training requirements and labor force outlooks.

Job Bank
A database of potential employees with a listing of skills and experience.

Job Fairs
Assistance in recruiting potential employees.

Talking Leaves Job Corps
Educational, vocational, and employment services for young adults aged 16-24. May include acquiring a GED or High School Diploma.