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ADULT VOCATIONAL TRAINING
The AVT program provides for vocational counseling or guidance,
institutional training in any vocational or trade school, apprenticeship
and on-the-job training. The Vocational Training program is primarily
for adult tribal member who reside within the six county service
area, 18 years to 35 years old, but high school graduates can be
eligible at 17. Persons over 35 shall be eligible assuming training
and permanent employment to be otherwise feasible in terms of health
and physical capibillty. An application for training services
may be approved within the limitation of available funds, when
it is determined that the applicant is in need of such training
in order to obtain reasonable and satisfactory employment, and
that it is feasible for himher to pursue such training. Reasonable
and satisfactory employment is employment that provides:
A) Sufficient income for individual or family unit to line
at a economic level considered as adequate in the community; and
B) Opportunity for advancement on the basis of skill and
experience acquired in the course of employment.
Remember the tribe has applied for limited funds at this time
and if you are interested be sure to contact Don Hudson at the
Tribal Office.
HIGHER EDUCATION
The Bureau of Indian Affairs encourages Indian students to
continue their education and training beyond high school for the
purpose of developing leadership and increasing employment opportunities
in professional and vocational fields. The program authorizes
assistance to Indians seeking Higher Education. The tribe has
submitted a proposal to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for limited
funds to administrate a Higher Education program. All interested
tribal members one fourth or more blood degree are encouraged to
apply. The tribe encourages qualified Indian students and adults
seeking Higher Education to apply. Funds are used to aid Indian
students who are in financial need after other sources of funds
are applied. Bureau Scholarship Grants serve as the primary source
of aid for the majority of Indian students desiring Higher Education
but are unable to finance the same. Indian students are expected
to take advantage of institution sponsored financial aid programs,
such as the assistance provided by matching fund aggreement with
the U.S. Office of Education (DHEW) Grant funds may be used for
tuition, subsistence, required fees, textbooks, and miscellaneous
expenses related to attendance at college. Funds are to be used
to assist students pursuing regular accredited college courses,
required in the achievment of a college degree. Grants are applicable
for students who are one fourth or more degree, who are a member
of Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, who are enrolled or accepted
for enrollment in an accredited college or university; and who have a
definite financial need. If you are interested in the Higher Education
program, please contact Don Hudson at 879-5211 or write Confederated
Tribes of Grand Ronde P.O. Box 38 Grand Ronde, OR 97347.