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TRIBAL PROGRAM NEWS Tribal Youth Employment Program Looking for Workers Siletz Tribal youth age 14 to 18 are invited to apply for the 2002 Tribal Youth Employment Program (TYEP). This is an opportunity for our youth to gain practical work experience over the summer. The program begin’S on June 24 and continues until Aug. 15. Youth participants will complete 180 hours of paid work experience during the program. To qualify, you must be a Siletz Tribal member between the ages of 14-18 residing within the 11-county service area and returning to school in the fall of 2002. To apply, stop by the tribal office in your area. An application also will be mailed to each eligible tribal youth. The contact person for each office is listed below. Bring verification to document the following: □ □ □ □ 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: Complete applications received by June 14, 2002 Youth age 14-16 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 whose gross annual/monthly income is within the Reduced Price guidelines and who have not been served by the ESP Summer Youth Employment Program / / For more information, contact an area office near you: Portland: Katy Kaady, 503-238-1512; 3715 S.E. 39,h, Portland, OR 97202 Salem: Sonya Moody-Jurado, 503-390-9494; 3789 River Road N., Suite D, Keizer, OR 97303 Eugene: Nick Sixkiller, 541-484-4234; 1140 Willagillespie Road, Suite 18, Eugene, OR 97401 Siletz: Mona Fisher, 541-444-8373; 201 S.E. Swan Ave., Siletz, OR 97380 Getting to School Safely The Five Key Dangers Kids Face 5. School Drop-Off Zones Normal school transp< hours of the school day fo school year, 864 children . 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. * The main entrance the most dangerous area combines all of the (school bus stops, low streets, and lack of seat use) into a compressed congestion around schools, pick up students, requires e Th is information is sup/ The other "Key Dangers Kic Face ” appeared in 10 □ Siletz News -□ June 2002 ; the most dangerous time hildren. In the 1998-1999 died between the hours of I to 5 p.m. area of schools is one of transportation zones. This dangers listed previously bicycle helmet use, busy belts and child safety seat time period. Increased as people drop off and ion by drivers. , Siletz Tribal Police Chief, mous issues of Siletz News. Apply for Summer Youth Employment Program The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon invites Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian youth age 14 to 21 to apply for the Summer Youth Employment Program with the Employment Services Program. This program will run from June 24, 2002, to Aug. 15,2002, and provide up to 180 hours of work experience training or classroom training services. We will begin taking applications, by appointment only, on June 3, 2002. If you would like to apply, call your local area office and ask for the tribal services assistant to setup an intake. We have limited space available. All applications must have the necessary documentation attached for a final determination of eligibility. Once this procedure is completed, applications will be taken on a first- come, first-served basis. Income requirements and a list of the necessary documentation needed to complete an application are listed below. All applicant families must meet the 2002 U.S. Poverty Income Guidelines unless they have been determined to be an at-risk youth. Number in Family Poverty Income Guideline 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 $8,860 $11,940 $15,020 $18,100 $21,180 $24,260 $26,710 $29,730 CTSI Jobs CTSI Employment Job Line 541-444-8296 1-800-922-1399, ext. 296 Visit our Web site at http://ctsi.nsn.us The tribe’s Indian Preference policy will apply. Tribal government will not discriminate in selection because of race, creed, age, sex, color, national origin, physical handicap, marital status, politics, membership or non-membership in an employee organization. World Peace & Prayer Day Join Chief Arvol Looking Horse, 19th Generation Keeper of the Sacred White Buffalo Calf Pipe, in recognition of the Sixth Annual World Peace & Prayer Day on June 21, 2002. We invite representatives of all faiths throughout our global community to unite and participate in this effort to bring about a positive shift of consciousness by connecting with the earth’s sacred sites on June 21, the Summer Solstice. For more info, go to the World Peace Day Web site: http:// worldpeaceday.com/2000/index.html. All summer youth applicants need to submit the following documentation to determine program eligibility: ♦ ♦ ♦ Documentation of Native American, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian enrollment or descent Date of birth: tribal ID, birth certificate, Oregon ID or driver’s license Citizen or alien status: with right to work in the U.S. Social Security card of applicant Residential address: rental agreement or landlord statement, providing proof of residence in the 11-county service area Family income during the last six months State work history from the state employment office Number in family: birth certificates or Social Security cards of all family members Public assistance (if receiving TANF, OHP, or food stamps) Proof of high school diploma or GED if you are out of high school and under age 21 Most recent school grade report if you are a high school or college student
