Tribal Training is a temporary training assistance program provided to unemployed tribal citizens to help address immediate financial needs. The Tribal Training Program is designed to offer eligible applicants short-term, supervised work opportunities that build foundational job skills, establish positive work habits, and provide recent work experience in a structured environment. Participants are placed at Cherokee Nation worksites, where they receive hands-on training and support while developing essential skills such as punctuality, communication, and task completion. This program is intended as a training opportunity rather than permanent employment and serves as a pathway toward unsubsidized employment, education, or advanced work experience programs.
Eligibility
The program provides a wage of $50/day for up to 4 days a week (32-hour work week). Tribal Training clients must perform regular job searches in order to show they are actively seeking employment to attain self-sufficiency.
Required Documents
Additional Documents are required on a case-by-case basis as outlined in the downloadable Documents Needed List.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply at Career Services offices in Tahlequah, Catoosa, Dewey, Jay, Muskogee, Pryor, Sallisaw, Stilwell and Vinita any time Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm*.
You can also call our main number at (918) 453-5555 to be connected with a local field office for assistance.
*Some locations may be by appointment only.
Verification of Tribal Membership, Verification of Residency, Photo ID, with additional documents required as requested. (Please refer to the downloadable Documents Needed List)
Tribal Training is a temporary or part-time assignment that encourages individuals to develop good work habits and basic work skills, which will promote employability.
Adults over the age of 18, Cherokee Nation Citizens, applicants who meet program guidelines and funding requirements.
Yes, participants are paid a daily wage set by the program. This is not permanent employment and does not guarantee a job at the worksite.
