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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 16, 1996)
December 16, 1996 SMOKE SIGNALS 0QQtDtDtiQO& 7 Lfearn construction skills Ever thought of teaching? through Education program Chemcketa Community College is currently offering a Construction Skills Training program at the Salem cam pus. They still have openings for their winter term, which begins January 6, 1997. This is a two-term intensive pro gram that trains students to become entry level carpenters in Oregon's construction industry. Students who complete this program are eligible to enter Carpenter's Apprentice ship program, through the Associated General Contractors of America. For more information, please contact Dean Azulc in the Tribal Education Department at 879-2276. Workers needed for repair jobs The Employment Services Program, in cooperation with Triplett-Wellman and their subcontractors, is now accept ing resumes for experienced laborers in the field of carpen try, plumbing, and electrical to help build the new Health Clinic. Some of these positions offer only temporary em ployment. There is also an opportunity to enter an appren ticeship program in carpentry or electrical work. This would require at least a four year commitment. To apply for any of these positions you must be at least 18 years of age. For more information, or if you need as sistance in writing a resume, contact Connie Holmes at 879-2267 or 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2267. DECEMBER and JANUARY MONDAYS from 9 to 1 1:30 a.m. Dec. 23, Jan. 6, 20, or 27: Beginning Windows Jan. 13: Power Point TUESDAYS from 9 to 1 1:30 a.m. Dec. 17 or 24, Jan. 7, 21, or 28: Beginning Word Processing Jan. 14: Introduction to Networks WEDNESDAYS from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 18: Advanced GroupWise WEDNESDAYS from 9 to 1 1:30 a.m. Jan. 8 or 15: Beginning GroupWise Jan. 22 or 29: Advanced GroupWise THURSDAYS from 9 to 1 1 :30 a.m. Dec. 19: Presentation Software Jan. 9 or 23: Beginning Spread Sheets Jan. 16 or 30: Print Shop FRIDAYS from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 20 or Jan. 10: Beginning Internet Jan. 17, 24, or 31: Internet and E-Mail The need for teachers of color, and particularly Native American teachers, is critical. All children need to learn from a diversity of perspec tives, yet 96 of all teachers in Oregon are white. The Portland Teachers Program (PTP) provides tuition scholar ships for people of color who are committed to becoming teachers. The program is a partnership between Portland Public Schools, Portland Community College and Portland State University. There are approximately 45 students from 18 to 50, currently in the program, and 17 have al ready graduated and have classrooms of their own. People accepted into PTP receive tuition for undergradu ate and graduate school at Portland Community College and Portland State University; they also receive advising and special support services. If accepted, they agree to com plete the program, apply for employment with Portland Public Schools after graduation, and if hired, to teach for a minimum of two years. If you want to help shape the fu ture by teaching and would like more information about this scholarship opportunity, call Deborah Cochrane at (503) 978-5444. (High school seniors who want to start college in the Fall should complete a PTP application in January!) Artist Workshop offered The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indian (ATNI) and the Confederated Tribes of Grand Rondc is sponsoring a FREE professional development workshop for Native American artists on Saturday, January 18. The work shop will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Spirit Moun tain Human Resources building on Highway 18. This will be a fun and worthwhile event. A professional photogra pher will take portrait photos of artists and their work, while Sam Henny, ATNI Training and Development Specialist, and Gail Chehak, ATNI Arts and Tourism Coordinator, will provide portfolio development and marketing ideas. Time and space is limited, and artists need to register by Janu ary 15 to participate. To register, call Barbara Lake at 1-800-422-0232 or 879-2476 at the Tribe's Small Business Development Division. This is an opportunity to polish artist profiles, develop a dynamite portfolio complete with professional slides and resume for juried show, and learn more about the North west Indian Art Market scheduled for May, 1998. This project is funded by the Presbytery of the Cascades Cam paign for Human Development and the ATNI Arts and Tourism Program. Insurance company seeks reps New York Life Insurance Company is looking for supe rior candidates for appointment as agents and registered representatives. Their best candidates are described as pos sessing many of the following traits and characteristics: Leadership background Creative problem solver High energy, both mental and physical Self-reliant Committed to grow professionally Financially stable Effective in time management Honest Able to cope with rejection Tenacious College graduate Management or sales experience Stable employment pattern Outgqing personality Pattern of achieving success Someone with a definable market Now you might not possess all of these qualities, but if this sounds like an interesting opportunity to you then please contact Connie Holmes at 879-2267 or 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2267 for more information. Coming soon to adult education Wednesday, Dec. 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Molalla Room (Upstairs, Education Building) Barbara Wirtz will be directing a workshop aimed at helping people learn how to deal with their anger so that it can be used as a tool for improving their relationships. This workshop is available to tribal members, and is lim itcd to 15 participants. Lunch will be provided. Call now to reserve your place in class. Winter Term classes begin on Thursday, January 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. SID tySffeflSft The Adult Education Coordinator will be at the fol lowing locations for program intake and to answer ques tions about program services. The scheduled as follows: PORTLAND: CTGR Tribal Area Office, 1 1 10 S.E. Al der St. on Tuesday, Jan. 14 from 1 1 a.m. to 2 p.m. SALEM: Chemcketa Community College, 4000 Lan caster Dr. on Wednesday, Jan. 15 from 9 a.m. to noon. SPRINGFIELDEUGENE: Lane Community College on Wednesday, Jan. 22 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PLEASE NOTE: Our program also covers GED test tuition, one self enhancement, job enhancement or ba sic skill development class (plus books) a term. This can be a computer, math, writing, driving class, etc. Members of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Rondc are eligible if they have a completed application on file. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and out of school. Please call for more information. Site visitation within the state is also available by request. To request an ap plication, sign up for classes, or for more information, please call Gayla Tulcnsru, Adult Education Coordi nator at 1-800-422-0232, ext 2282 or 879-2282. A Hard Sole Moccasin demonstration will also be pre sented at Lane Community College in the Eugene Springfield area. Those wishing to sign up for the classes must attend the demonstration and be members of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Rondc. Dates will be available in the next issue. We already have a sign-up list for this area so, if you wish you may call and leave your name, address and phone number. This will put you on our mailing list. A class on drum-making with CLIFFORD LATTA is tentatively scheduled in Grand Ronde for Saturday, February 8 from 1 to 4:30 pm. Participants must be members of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Rondc. Supplies will be provided. Enrollment is limited, so re serve your place as soon as possible.
