December 16, 1996
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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.
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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.