September 7, 1996
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Third security guard training to be offered
In partnership with Chemeketa and
Clackamas Community Colleges, the Tribal
Education Division will offer a second Se
curity Officer Training Academy to begin
October 1. Participants will receive cer
tificates of completion for the LE-4502 Se
curity Officer Academy, as well as certifi
cation in: First Aid and CPR training, ASP
Baton Weaponry, Chemical Spray Weap
onry, and Fire Arms Safety.
Students who complete the program will
earn six college credit hours.
The training program will cover a pe
riod of ten weeks. Class location is in Sa
lem, at Chemeketa Community College,
Building 3, Room 118. The class is lim
ited to 35 participants.
Training tuition is $567 per student.
Tribal members will have tuition provided
by the Education Division. Non-tribal
members must provide an initial payment
of $250 at the beginning of the training,
and must sign a payment agreement.
Students who are agency sponsored
through JTPA, Mid-Willamette Valley Jobs
Council, Vocational Rehabilitation, Good
will Industries, etc., must have the agency
contact the Tribal Education office prior
to the conclusion of the first week of train
ing. For more information, contact Hollie
Larsen at 1-800422-0232 or (503) 879-2276.
Fall Classes at Education Center announced
The Education Division and Chemeketa Community College will offer classes
beginning September 23. All classes will be conducted in Grand Ronde, at the Tribal
Education Center or upstairs in the Spirit Mountain Human Resources, Mollala classroom.
MONDAYS: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuition: $102. Credit hours: 3.
Sociology -- SOC204, Seq 5638, Instructor: Katie Lecoe.
English Comp - WR121, Seq 5634, Instructor: Jean Moynahan.
English Comp - WR122, Seq 5635, Instructor: Jean Moynahan.
Adult Education has plenty to offer
The Adult Education Program now in
cludes the following services:
1. Fee coverage for bus passes to ABE
GED classes. (Please submit proof of at
tendance and fares.)
2. Tuition and books for one skill en
hancement class per term. These are
classes which will improve your job skills,
job performance, or offer personal devel
opment opportunities such as a beginning
computer class. They also include classes
which will improve math or writing skills.
Call and ask if you have a need which you
think falls into these categories.
3. Senior Citizen's Classes: Many ar
eas offer classes for senior citizens at spe
cial rates. Our programs can cover the fees
for these classes. We are also hoping to
offer some classes locally.
4. Classes which offer culturally rel
evant activities and information. This is
an area we are in the process of develop
ing and we would love to have your in
put. More information will be coming in
the next month.
5. GED Tuition assistance, counselling,
planning, and local classes. Our goal is
to keep improving services. The Adult
Education Coordinator is planning to be
in Portland and Eugene in September. She
is also available to visit other areas in the
state at the request of tribal members.
For more information on these services,
contact Gayla Tulensru at 1-800-422-0232
or (503) 879-2282.
GED Classes offered in Grand Ronde
JoAnn Leathers will be instructing com
munity GED classes in Grand Ronde this
fall. They will begin September 24, and
will be held at the Education Classroom
on Highway 22. Classes will be held
Tuesday and Thursday, from 4-7 p.m.
Pretesting for the GED and all instruction
is free! For more information on earning
your GED certificate, please contact Gayla
at the tribal offices, or JoAnn at
Chemeketa Community College (503)
472-9482.
Education plans youth activities
TUESDAYS THURSDAYS: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuition: $136. Credit hours: 4.
Intro to Algebra & Geometry - MTH052, Seq 5645, Instructor: Diane Osborn.
Elem Algebra - MTH070, Seq 5646, Instructor: Diane Osborn.
Interm Algebra - MTH095, Seq 5647, Instructor: Diane Osborn.
Contemp Math MTH105, Seq 5641, Instructor: Phil Osborn.
WEDNESDAYS: Tuition: $102. Credit hours: 3.
Study Skills - HD112, Seq 5640, Time: 6 to 9 p.m. Instructor: Barb Wasson.
Gen Psychology - PSY201, Seq 5637, Time: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Instructor: Ron Glaus.
Tuition fees listed do not reflect books expenses. Books can be purchased during first
night of class on site. Tribal members wishing to enroll in these classes need to complete
a Short Term Training application prior to the enrolling in class. You will also need to
complete a Chemeketa Community College Fall Term ' 96 registration form, which you can
do the first night of class. Short Term Training applications can be obtained by calling
Hollie Larsen at the Tribal Education Office, 800-422-0232, ext. 2275.
Interested inConstruction?
The Chemeketa Construction Skills
Training Program can help you. In 22
weeks, you'll learn technical background
and gain the hands-on experience employ
ers in all facets of construction are seeking.
You'll earn 33 college credits and be
awarded a certificate of completion once
you have finished the program.
The program consists of two 11 -week
coursed that are offered in sequence. Both
are held weekdays at the Chemeketa
construction training facility. .
Fundamentals of Construction,
(CTX050) is an orientation to construction
methods, standards, and safety practices.
Applied Construction Principles,
(CTX060) places an emphasis on residen
tialcommercial construction and lets you
put your skills to work on actual projects.
Classes begin September 23. Tribal
members interested in enrolling in the
Training Program, can contact the Tribal
Education Division at 1-800-422-0232,
ext. 2276 for Dean or ext. 2275 for Hollie.
SBD posts classes
for this month
YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS IDEA
This class focuses on helping anone
who is thinking of going into business.
One day class. Tuition: $ 1 0, which
applies toward the Starting a Successful
Business class if you choose to continue.
STARTING A
SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS
Meets weekly for 1 0 weeks. Tuition:
$ 1 00 (5 college credits available).
SMALL BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT
Meets monthly for 1 2 months. Tuition:
$ 1 00 (6 college credits available).
For more information about these
classes please call Small Business
Development at 1-800-422-O232.
INFANT SUPPLEMENTAL CARE:
Applications for assistance in the amount
of $50 per month may be obtained from the
Youth Education Department for children
meeting the following requirements:
1. ParentGuardian is either working,
attending school or in a training program.
2. Household income meets current
guidelines.
3. ALL members of the household must
verify income with a copy of the following:
Current pay stubs for a full month, andor
Social Security award letter; Veterans
Administration statements; General
Assistance; AFDCADC pay stubs; all
other income sources.
4. Children must be enrolled in the Grand
Ronde Tribe or be able to show proof of
eligibility.
5. Caregiver must register with the Youth
Education Department. We will be able to
provide assistance for 12 children -payments
to begin October 1, 1996 and
will continue for one year.
TEEN PARENT ASSISTANCE: $100
per month for supplemental care to the first
4 applicants who demonstrate greatest
need, meeting all the above requirements.
TWAH SUNCHAKO LEARNING
CENTER: We are accepting applications
for the term to begin September 3 . Full day
is $200 per month. Morning is $100 per
month.
PRE-SCHOOL WRAP AROUND: Pre
school enrolled children who wish to stay
for the afternoons are offered a well-staffed
care program. It is open on all pre-school
days from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m.
TANOOS TUMTUM: Before and After
School Care will begin September 16.
Applications are being accepted for this
year. The center is located at Grand Ronde
School. Price for full time is $75; afternoons
is $50 per month.
TUTORING SERVICES: Our department
services eight schools in our area. A tutor
will be at each school Vi day per week.
NATIVE AMERICAN CLUBS Dates
for sign up for this year will be placed at the
school offices one week after the beginning
of the school year.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES: Youth Education
will offer basic school supplies to children
with need in our service district at the
beginning of the school year.
GUIDED STUDY HALLS: We offer a
guided study hall at Grand Ronde
Elementary and Willamina Elementary
one day per week for students. Parents are
required to sign their child up for this
service and provide transportation home.
The study hall is for one hour after school.