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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 6, 1997)
January 6, 1997 SMOKE SIGNALS G0Q06WfD6Q6&6 7 Artist Workshop offered on January 18 The Alliliated Tribes of Northwest Indian (ATM) and the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is sponsoring a FREE professional development workshop for Native American artists on Saturday, January 18. The workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Spirit Mountain Human Resources building on Highway 18. This will be a fun and worthwhile event. A professional photographer will take portrait photos of artists and their work, while Sam Henny, ATM Training and Development Specialist, and Gail Chehak, ATM Arts and Tourism Coordinator, will pro vide portfolio development and marketing ideas. Ever thought of teaching? 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!) MONDA YS from 9 to 1 1:30 a.m. Jan. 6, 20, or 27: Beginning Windows Jan. 13: Power Point TUESDA YS from 9 to 1 1:30 a.m. Jan. 7, 21, or 28: Beginning Word Processing Jan. 14: Introduction to Networks WEDNESDA YS from 9 to 1 1:30 a.m. Jan. 8 or 15: Beginning GroupWise Jan. 22 or 29: Advanced GroupWise THURSDA YS from 9 to 1 1:30 a.m. Jan. 9 or 23: Beginning Spread Sheets Jan. 16 or 30: Print Shop FRIDA YS from 9 to 1 1:30 a.m. Jan. 10: Beginning Internet Jan. 17, 24, or 31 : Internet and E-Mail Time and space is limited, and artists need to register by January 15 to participate. To register, call Barbara Lake at 1-800-422-0232 or 879-2476 at the Tribe's Small Busi ness 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 Tour ism Program. Learn construction skills Chemeketa 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. This is a two-term intensive program that trains students to become entry level carpenters in Oregon's construction industry. Students who complete this program are eligible to enter Carpenter's Apprenticeship program, through the Associated General Contractors of America. For more information, please contact Dean Azule in the Tribal Education Department at 879-2276. Workers needed for construction of health clinic 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. Insurance company seeks reps New York Life Insurance Company is looking for supe rior candidates as agents and registered representatives. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Connie Holmes at 879-2267 or 1-800-422-0232, ext 2267 for more information. To inquire about Job Opportunities at SPIRJT MOUNTAIN CASINO please call 879-3730 or 1-800-760-7977 Sarah Harvey, ext. 3835 Camille Merrier, ext. 3838 New program available: Tribal Employment Services This new program is now offering the following serv ices: - Job skills assessment. (f Career interest assessment. VW, Training in the areas of interviewing techniques, resume writing and hints for how to fill out a job application. We are currently working on setting up a job shadow and internship program. Tribal members, if you would like to take advantage of any one of these serv ices, please call Connie Holmes at 879-2267 or 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2267. RECEPTIONIST POSITION : 96-62 DIVISION: Finance CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 1997 Must posses a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 6 months of post high school special ized job skills training in customer service and central switchboard operator experience. Must posses a minimum of one year of work experience in book keeping or secretarial positions, greeting the public and using a multi-line telephone system to handle a high volume of incoming calls. SPECIAL LICENSING AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 1. Ability to operate standard office machines and possess telephone technique experience using a multi line telephone system to handle a wide variety and volume of incoming calls. 2. Native American employees preferred, knowledge of Native American culture required. 3. Experience using a personal computer preferred but not required. SILVICULTURE & PROTECTION TECHNICIAN POSITION : 9663 Temporary DIVISION: Natural Resources CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY. JANUARY 17, 1997 Must posses a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 3 months of directly related experience. SPECIAL LICENSING AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 1. Valid Oregon Driver's License and safe driving record; CDL license to drive fire truck. 2. CPR and First Aid certification. 3. Wildland Fire Certification. 4. Must pass the National Wildfire Coordinating Group national fitness test. 5. Native American employees preferred, knowledge of Native American Culture required. TREATMENT SPECIALIST POSITION : 96-64 LOCATION: Nanitch Sahallie, Keizer, Oregon CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 1997 Must posses a minimum of 18 months trade school or Associates degree or completion of equivalent tech nical training and experience with a minimum of one year of work experience in Chemical Dependency and family counseling in a residential treatment facility.
