TRIBAL PROGRAM NEWS
Apply Now for Summer Youth Jobs
The tribal education specialists and
area office supervisors will coordinate the
Tribal Youth Employment Program (TYEP)
for summer 2000.
The program helps Siletz Tribal youth
develop work habits that will benefit them
as they mature. TYEP will place young
people in a worksite that allows them to
experience, learn, and develop job skills.
Youth may work up to 180 hours through
this program.
Selection for the program will be based
on the following criteria:
A complete application submitted to the
local tribal area office.
Youth must be returning to school or
enrolled in a GED or high school
completion program.
There is no income criteria to qualify for
this program.
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To apply, stop by the tribal office in your
area and contact the person listed below.
Bring verification to document the following:
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Tribal enrollment
Age
Proof of residence
Social Security card or proof of
application for a Social Security card
If the number of applicants exceeds the
slots available, priority will be given to:
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Complete applications received by June
23,2000.
Youth age 14 to 16 with little or no work
experience who have not participated in
TYEP.
Youth with an acceptable academic
record of 2.0 GPA or higher, although
applicants with less than 2.0 GPA may
be considered.
Previous TYEP participants who
successfully completed their work
experience.
Youth from families not eligible for the
ESP Summer Youth Employment
Program.
Phone:________________________ ___
Roll No.:_______________________ ___
For Siletz tribal members to use
during the Nesika lllahee Pow-Wow on
Aug.11-13, 2000. One entry per
household, please. Deadline for entries is
July 15, 2000. Names will be drawn soon
after the deadline. Return the form to:
Siletz Pow-Wow
Attn: Tipi
PO Box 549
Siletz, OR 97380
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Siletz .
Monday, June 12
Tuesday, June 13
Wednesday, June 14
June 23
June 30
July 17
August 25
Applications close
Selection of applicants
First day of work
Last day of work
For More Information
Portland Area Office: Katy Kaady,
503-238-1512, 3715 SE 39th, Portland,
OR 97202
Salem Area Office: Bev Owen,
503-390-9494, 3789 River Road N.,
Suite D, Keizer, OR 97303
Eugene Area Office: Nick Sixkiller,
541-484-4234, 1140 Willagillespie Road,
Suite 18, Eugene, OR 97401
Siletz Area Office: Kelly Strickler,
541-444-8237, 201 SE Swan Ave., Siletz,
OR 97380
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Salem
Monday, June 19
Tuesday, June 20
Wednesday, June 21
Key Dates
Enter the Tipi Drawing
Name: _ __________________
Address:____________ _____________
USDA Distribution
4 p.m.-7 p.m.
9 a.m.-8p.m.
9 a.m.-5p.m.
Selection Criteria for
Youth Conferences
Leadership and Youth Conferences
Tribal Youth Excellence and Education
These are guidelines for selecting
youth to attend leadership and other youth
conferences. The following is expected
behavior and is not open to negotiation:
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Youth must be alcohol-, tobacco-, and
drug- (ATOD) free at event.
Youth must represent the Confederated
Tribes of Siletz Indians in the best
possible manner and show good
judgement at all times.
Youth must possess the following
attributes to represent the tribe. If you are
unable to meet all six, you may write an
explanation that will be considered by
program staff.
1. 2.5 GPA or higher at time of the
conference.
2. Be on track to graduate on time.
3. Sign an agreement to share experience
with others.
4. Have one year free and clear of any
trouble with the law.
5. Be available for pre and post meetings
with tribal staff.
6. Be willing to help with tribal programs or
events for one quarter.
If any or all of the criteria is not met,
youth will not be tribally sponsored for an
event for two consecutive quarters in the
calendar year. Youth will be asked to write
an explanation of circumstances or reasons
for not conforming to the agreement and
present this to tribal program staff as an
appeals process.