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Career learning stipend with WSCAT The Warm Springs Community Action Team offers learning sti- pends as part of its workforce de- velopment and education program. “This helps us maximize the number of people we are capable of assisting with learning, while they’re being paid,” said Sara Dowty, WSCAT technology workforce ana- lyst, who is coordinating the pro- gram. “I’m hoping many will be in- terested in getting paid for learn- ing. The following are the simple re- quirements to participate in the learning-stipen program: The person must be of working age, 14 years or older. The candi- date must also have an accessible email; and have access to the internet, computer including a laptop; or a smart device for remote learning. The Community Action Team has also been providing assistance for interested residents in internet access sign-ups. Earlier this month, WSCAT partnered with T-Mobile for home internet access sign-ups; and as of last week had helped 16 individuals with T-Mobile inquiries. “We are also planning an upcom- ing AT&T event to help with phone and internet,” Ms. Dowty said. The current planned date for the event is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on this Friday, February 23 at the Ac- tion Team building. “By having companies come down and offer sign-ups for phones and the internet, WSCAT is hoping to bridge some barriers with con- nectivity,” Sara said. “This makes remote learning more of a possibil- ity for families.” How to get started First, interestd individuals should complete the workforce application. For the link, send an email to Sara at: sara@wscat.org And she will respond with an email to sign up for Coursera. The person can then create an account; or if the person has a past account, he or she will you will receive a link to the old Coursera account. The next step: Enroll in a pro- fessional career certificate program. The choices are from UX design, IT support, digital marketing and e- commerce, project management, cyber security, and digital analytics. Contact Sara for more informa- tion, as help is available to help you decide what to do for career train- ing. Once ready, the person can be- gin learning remotely from home at his or her own pace. “Once you complete your first course,” Sara says, “print your course certificate and turn it in to me at the office.” At that point a W-9 form would be required: “After I receive the cer- tificate and a copy of a W-9, I will create an invoice and turn it in for payment processing. Processing may take a few days to a week,” Sara says. You can opt for check pick- up, or for the check to be mailed. The check will be mailed to the ad- dress listed on the W-9. After this first time, the process Summary of Tribal Council The following is a summary of a Tribal Council proceeding: February 5, 2024 The meeting was called to or- der at 9:13 by Vice Chair man Raymond ‘Captain’ Moody. Roll call: Lincoln Jay Suppah, Alvis Smith III, James ‘Jim’ Manion, Chairman Jonathan W. Smith Sr., Carlos Calica, Chief Joseph Moses, Rosa Graybael. Minnie Yahtin, Recorder. · Bureau of Indian Affairs Up- date with Bodie Shaw. · Bureau of Trust Funds admin- istration update with Kevin Moore. · Realty item with Greta White Elk: Consensus to table the home site request by Wayne Miller for the following: · Subject: Is the Memorandum of Understanding with the Veter- ans Affairs still valid? Is the docu- ment available for Tribal Council review? Does the Bureau of Indian Af- fairs require a motion or a resolu- tion? To be scheduled for March 2024. · State and federal legislative update calls. Motion by Jim approving the Chairman to sign the letter to the Oregon Congressional Delegation regarding ‘Comments of the Con- federated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon on draft Willamette Falls and Land- ing National Heritage Area Act,” with typo corrections. We should engage in as much as we are en- gaged in activities at the Falls and The WEDD/WIOA program is providing free wood for elders who live on the reservation. The program runs on a list, so based on when you call determines when you’ll receive wood. Call 541-553-3324. state that as much as possible. Sec- ond by Carlos. Question: Jim/yes, Jay/yes, Carlos/yes, Rosa/yes, Jonathan/yes, 5/0/0, Chairman not voting. Motion carried. . Tribal attorney update with Josh Newton: Executive session, 2:45. Tribal attorney update with Brent Hall: Executive session un- til 4:15. With no further discus- sion the meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m. Summaries continue on 4 is easier, with WSCAT only need- ing a copy of the certificate, as the W-9 will be on file. When turned in, Sara will verify the funds remain- ing, and proceed with the invoice and payment. She tracks the avail- able funds remaining in order to know how much funding remains at all times. You can learn more by calling Sara at 541-553-3148. Or the email sara@wscat.org wscat.org At Tribal Council The following are some of the items coming up on the Tribal Coun- cil this Wednesday, Febr uar y 21 , subject to change at Council dis- cretion: 9 a.m.: Gaming Commission update with the commissioners. 10: Indian Head Casino heating, ventilation and cooling discussion with Shawn McDaniels, general manager. 11: Board and commission ap- pointments.
