The Summer Career Pathways Program offers individuals aged 16-24 valuable work experience through summer employment at partnering worksites within the Cherokee Nation reservation. The program aims to help participants build strong work habits and essential skills that will enhance their employability.
Applications Timeline and Application Process:
Applications for the program are typically opened every March, around Spring Break, and close in May.
Required Documentation:
Program Schedule:
The program runs for six weeks during the months of June and July.
Eligible applicants can earn $11.00 per hour for 40 hours per week.
Our goal is to place you in a career field related to your studies for a job shadowing experience within your area.
Basic Eligibility Criteria and Requirements:
Due to limited federal funds, SYCP can only accept a limited number of Federally Recognized Tribes for the program.
The previous year’s tax returns must be submitted for all adults working in the household.
A mix of income or non-income-based positions is available under specific funding guidelines.
Positions are determined via citizenship of the Cherokee Nation or other federally recognized tribes.
For more information, please contact the Career Services main office at 918-453-5555 or your local Career Services Satellite site.
If you are currently attending school outside of the reservation, you are not required to live there. As long as you stay with a family member residing on the reservation during the program, your accommodation requirements could be met.
We aim to place you in a career field related to your studies for your job shadowing experience. Our goal is to align your placement with your career goals within the Cherokee Nation.
No, you do not have to have a worksite, but it is encouraged to have an idea.
The hours are based on the worksite for the day. Weekends are available.
No, you cannot work for a relative or family. We have a nepotism rule.
