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Want to change your life? Complete your GED
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Missed a few classes?
It's not too late to start GED classes. Many programs
offer open enrollment for most of the term. So, if you're
wanting to complete your GED requirements, now is a good
time to start or (re-start). Call your local community col
lege or our Tribal Adult Education program for more infor
mation. We would like to add that it is the policy of the Adult
Education Program to encourage high school students to
stay in school. While the GED program answers a need for
many people, it is a challenging, self-paced program which
requires 12th grade reading and math skills to pass the five
tests. Students who drop out of school thinking a GED is a
quick degree are often surprised at the level of commit
ment and study they must make in order to earn their GED
certificate.
That High School Diploma or GED Certificate is a valu
able possession and also gives you an advantage in the job
market. Many employers, including Spirit Mountain Ca
sino, require High School or GED certification to get or
remain employed. Help stack the deck in your favor, stay
in school. If that is no longer a possibility, start working
toward your GED. The rewards are truly yours. Spon
sored in partnership with Chemeketa Community College,
classes are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 7
p.m. at the Education Training Building in Grand Ronde.
Jo Ann Leathers is the instructor.
Site visitation and program
intake schedule
Gayla Tulensru, the Adult Education Coordinator, will
be at the following sites for program intake, information,
and to provide GED school supplies. Site visitation is also
available at the request of students.
PORTLAND Tuesday, October 15
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
Portland Area Office, 1 1 10 S.E. Alder Street.
Phone: 235-4230.
EUGENE Wednesday, October 16
11 :30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Siletz Eugene Area Office, 188 West B Street, Building P.
Phone: 746-9658.
ROSEBURG Thursday, October 17
1 to 4 p.m.
Cow Creek Tribal Office, 2400 Stewart Parkway, Suite 300.
Phone: 672-9405.
We know your time is valuable so we made sure our ap
plication is quick and easy to fill out. Simply call Gayla at
1-800-422-0232 ext: 2282 or Hollieatext:2275andask
for an Adult Education Application. Fill it out and return it
with a copy of your Tribal ID and you're all set to request
program assistance. You may also write to the Adult Edu
cation Program, CTGR, 9615 Grand Ronde Rd, Grand
Ronde, OR 97347. We look forward to hearing from you.
Education plans campus
visitation for enrolled students
Parents, Students and Educators are invited to the
Oregon State University's Native American Longhouse
Annual Tribal College Visitation days. There will be two
separate visitations throughout Fall Term 1996 in which
you may wish to participate: November 7 and 21.
The Tribal Visitation will include lunch, campus tours,
workshops, and presentations. In order to provide food
and possibly housing, we need to know in advance how
many students and parents will be attending. Please re
spond by by October 23 for the first session (Nov. 7); and
by November 6 for the second session (Nov. 21). Make
arrangements by calling (541) 737-2738. Marion Mcrcier
will be attending the November 7 session and welcomes
students to attend that day with her. Contact Marion at the
Tribal Education Office for more information.
The visitation areas that have tentatively been scheduled
so far are:
November 7: Oregon State University
November 12 & 13: Lane Community College,
University of Oregon
December 4 & 5: Portland area colleges and universities
January 9: Tillamook Bay Community College
February 13 & 14: Western Oregon State College,
Linn Benton Community College
If you attend one of these colleges or plan to attend school
in the near future please call Marion at 1-800-422-0232 or
879-2284 to schedule to meet.
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 call
Small Business Development at
879-2476 or 1-800422-0232, ext. 2476.
MONDAYS from 9 to 1 1 :30 a.m.
Oct. 21 or 28: Beginning Computers
TUESDAYS from 9 to 1 1 :30 a.m.
Oct. 1 5 or 29: Beginning Word Processing
Oct. 22: Intro to Networks
WEDNESDAYS from 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Oct. 16: GroupWise
Oct. 23 or 30: Advanced GroupWise
THURSDAYS from 9 to 1 1 :30 a.m.
Oct. 17 or 31 : Beginning Spread Sheets
Oct. 24: Beginning Microsoft Powerpoint
FRIDAYS from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Oct. 18 from 1 to 3:30 p.m.: Beginning Internet
Oct. 25: Print Shop
Cultural Native Elder
POSITION : 96-31
LOCATION: Nanitch Sahallie, Keizer, OR
CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, October 29, 1996
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES: Facilitates the
cultural component with the Cultural Special
ist for Native American youth in a residential
chemical dependency treatment program.
Helps to ensure meaningful inter-tribal cul
tural activities are provided on a regular ba
sis. Conducts Native cultural and spiritual
ceremonies and rituals for the program.
Serves as a resource to the treatment staff
in matters that affect the holistic approach
to cultural and spiritual healing.
Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor
POSITION : 96-54
POSITION REPORTS TO: Counseling Coordinator
CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, October 29, 1996
Purpose of Position: To contribute to the Tribe's mis
sion of building and enhancing a tribal community
rich in healthy families and capable people with strong
cultural values by coordinating and delivering the
Tribe's vocational rehabilitation services for tribal mem
bers within the six-county service area. Eligible mem
bers who are physically andor mentally challenged
are provided career guidance counseling, employment
training and job placement development services
which contribute to gainful employment and self-sufficiency.
JPIRJT MOUNTAIN CAJINO
We are always accepting applications.
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