January 6, 1997
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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.