Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon
March 22, 2023
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New WSCAT program focusing on tech, workforce
The Warm Springs Community
Action Team has developed a new
Technology Workforce program,
currently in the process of capacity
building. Sara Dowty is the Com-
munity Action Team Technology
Workforce Analyst.
“The program is currently fo-
cused on researching the technol-
ogy needs, and researching tech-
nology training opportunities,” Ms.
Dowty said. “We’re researching lo-
cal technology companies, and be-
ginning to create the technology
workforce program.” Sara ex-
plains:
The new program will be train-
ing local Warm Springs tribal mem-
bers in the field of technology. The
plan is to create skilled tribal mem-
bers in the field of technology, with
a positive impact in Warm Springs.
“The technology workforce pro-
gram plans to create a long-term
positive change for the local com-
munity,” Sara says.
The program will provide train-
ing opportunities to increase tech-
nology in IT—information technol-
ogy— and computer skills. The pro-
gram will also assist individuals in
job placement, and will be a tech-
nology resource.
The WSCAT Technolog y
Workforce program is planning to
create a solar installation, solar main-
tenance and solar training program.
This may include collaborating
with other businesses in the local
area to purchase equipment, pro-
vide apprenticeships, internships, or
other training opportunities.
Sara Dowty, Community
Action Team Technology
Workforce Analyst.
“Our project will help bridge the
skill gap and create a skilled tribal
workforce to ultimately assist in sus-
taining tribal sovereignty,” Sara says.
WSCAT recently applied for a
small grant to purchase technology,
to be used to create a computer lab
area. “We will be purchasing laptops,
hot spots, headphones, and other
technology equipment that will be
needed for a training program,” she
said.
“The goal is to create a computer
lab area where the Technology
Workforce participants will come
and attend computer classes to
learn,” Sara said.
WSCAT has identified some of
the basic technology and employ-
ment needs in Warm Springs and
will work with low-income individu-
als to build the skills needed to be
successful.
Importantly for now: WSCAT
and the Technology Workforce
Employment with the tribes
The following are posi-
tions recently advertised
with the Confederated
Tribes of Warm Springs.
For information, contact
the Human Resources of-
fice, located in the tribal ad-
ministration building, 1233
Ve t e r a n s St r e e t , Wa r m
Springs.
Staff are available to an-
swer questions related to
the application process and
can be reached at 541-553-
3262 or hr@wstribes.org
Tr i b a l M e m b e r p r e f e r -
ence is exercised in hiring
processes as defined in
Tribal Personnel Policy PER
202.
General technician (lim-
i t e d d u r a t i o n ) . S e c r e t a r y.
Fisheries Technician I. Clerk/
Typist.
Juvenile prosecutor. Fish-
eries Technician II. General
staff technician (limited du-
ration). Range rider.
C h i e f t r i b a l p r o s e c u t o r.
Cultural resource manager.
Fisheries Technician III. Con-
servation properties pro-
gram supervisor.
Probation secretary/ser-
vice coordinator. Project Ar-
chaeologist/principal investi-
gator. Project manager (lim-
ited duration).
On-call receptionist. Se-
nior program community
Jobs with Indian Head, Plateau
The following is a recent
list of job openings with In-
dian Head Casion . For
details see the website:
indianheadcasino.com
Cage cashier. Cage main
bank cashier. Cage super-
visor. Coffee stations atten-
dant. Cook.
Custodian. Director of fi-
nance. Employee engage-
ment manager. Executive
chef.
Food and beverage su-
pervisor. Groundskeeper/
maintenance. Players’ Club
ambassador.
Players’ Club lead am-
bassador. Players’ Club de-
velopment
s u p e r v i s o r.
The Warm Springs Se-
nior Wellness Center
is now open and serving sit
down meals in the dining
room on Tuesday, Wednes-
day and Friday at noon.
Senior exercise classes
are Monday and Thursday,
starting at 10:45 a.m.
with a light lunch.
Safety officer.
Security officer. Server.
S l o t k e y p e r s o n . Sta ff a c -
c o u n t a n t . Ta b l e g a m e s
dealer.
Tule Grill attendant. Tule
Grill cook.
prorgam are seeking tribal mem-
ber input.
The survey will be used to help
develop the local community-
based
needs
Technolog y
Workforce program: “Tribal mem-
ber input is vital to creating a pro-
gram around what the local Warm
Springs residents are interested in
learning,” Dowty said.
Completing the survey and pro-
viding valuable input will be vital
in the creation of the new pro-
gram.
WSCAT’s goal is to provide
tribal members assistance by bridg-
ing any gaps or barriers that may
hinder training opportunities in the
field of technology. The informa-
tion may be used when applying
for future grant opportunities to
obtain funding for future technol-
ogy workforce training opportuni-
ties for tribal members.
“Your participation in the sur-
vey is greatly appreciated,” Ms.
Dowty says.
The survey is open for youth
working age 14 and over. “It will
be particularly interesting to know
what technology the youth are in-
terested in as well,” she says.
The Technology Workforce pro-
gram may focus half of its effort
on working age youth to develop
their computer skills and interests.
There may be winter, spring
and summer computer technology
and solar camps. and there may be
some digital arts classes for youth
as well, as an example.
Regarding the survey: A $5 gift
health representative. In-
formation-referral driver.
Field technician (limited
duration). Maternal child
health nurse. Soil scientist/
watershed planner.
M e d i c a l s o c i a l w o r k e r.
Personal service assistant.
Cook. Criminal Justice pro-
gram planner. Community
Health information special-
ist.
Hydrologist coordinator.
Assorted work experience
(adult). Assorted Work Ex-
perience (youth). Fire/
Medic.
Payroll
specialist.
Wellness coordinator. Di-
rector of information sys-
tems. Accounts payable
specialist II. Community
Health Nurse.
The following are jobs ad-
vertised recently with the
Plateau Travel Plaza (see
the casino website for de-
tails on applying):
Store cashier. Custodian.
Host cashier/server. Line
cook. Receiving coordina-
tor.
card to the Painted Pony will be
provided to the first 50 participants
(Warm Springs residents) who pro-
vide their contact information
while completing the survey.
Upon completion of the survey,
if you provide your name and
other contact information, you
may be able to pick up the gift card
during open business hours. Your
contact information and responses
will remain confidential.
The link to the survey is:
forms.gle/yjynMDM9mJbkAiATA
The link is also available via the
WSCAT Facebook page.
The WSCAT Tecnolog y
Workforce program is planning to
host a community input meeting
on the project.
The meeting, probably a ‘lunch
and learn’ event, is tentatively
planned for April. If you need any
more information about the pro-
gram or survey, please feel free to
reach out and ask:
Sara Dowty, Technolog y
Workforce Analyst, Warm Springs
Community Action Team, 541-553-
3148.
wscat.org