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The Adult Education program would like to recognize the efforts of each of its
26 local and off-site dedicated students during Fall Term, and praise their regular
attendance and achievement in learning new skills.
Anyone interested in working toward the completion of their G.E.D. certificate,
Winter Term runs from January 4-March 17. Tutoring can be arranged for Mon
days and Thursdays between 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; and Tuesdays from 10 a.m.
to 3:30 p.m. Please call Susan at 1-800-422-02032 or 879-2282 if you would like
to schedule a session or have questions about earning your G.E.D.
GRTHA needs members
The Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Au
thority is recruiting persons interested in
serving on the Board of Commissioners.
The terms of two current commissioners
will expire as of March 28, 2000. The
term of office is three years, the posi
tions are non-paid, and these two posi
tions are not limited to tribal members.
Anyone who is interested in serving on
the Board should have a demonstrated
interest in housing and experience in the
housing field in some capacity, such as:
affordable housing development, property
management, residential building con
struction, housing financing, housing plan
ning, or other related areas.
The Board oversees all housing man
agement and operations for the Tribe,
and is responsible for policy-making de
cisions. The Board meets on the third
Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the
Housing Authority office in Grand Ronde.
Interested applicants should send a let
ter outlining their interest and qualifica
tions to:
Director
Grand Ronde Tribal
Housing Authority
9615 Grand Ronde Road
Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347
All letters need to be received by
February 7, 2000 to be considered.
Union Apprenticeship Announcement
Inside Electrician
Apply in person from 9-11 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at: Central Electrical
JATC, 75 Silver Lane, Eugene, Oregon 97404.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. A $25 non-refundable application
fee will be charged. Individuals with incomes below 150 of the federal poverty
guidelines may apply for a fee waiver. This program is registered with the Oregon
State Apprenticeship 8i Training Council and recognized by the Bureau of Labor and
Industries. Tribal members who apply, please notify CTGR Tribal Education Depart
ment at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2284.
BIA sponsored training program:
Water Resources Technician
The Bureau of Indian Affairs will sponsor the Water Resources Technician Training
Program in the spring and summer of 2000. Specific training dates and locations will
be announced later. Deadline for applications is March 31, 2000. For additional
information call Mo Baloch at (202) 208-4004 or Toni Village Center at (202) 208-4004.
Candidates must meet the following requirements to be considered:
1. Endorsement from a federally recognized tribal government, preferably the Coun
cil Chairperson;
2. High school diploma or GED;
3. Knowledge of algebra, trigonometry, English and verbal and written communi
cation skills;
4. Have plans for future higher education or career development;
5. A brief, one page statement on reason for wanting to join the program;
6. Complete Standard Form 171 available from the BIA;
7. Provide a copy of Certification of Membership in a federally recognized tribe,
signed by a tribal government official;
8. Submit application for the training program on or before March 31, 2000.
9. A signed pledge stating that the participant will remain alcohol and substance
free during the program;
10. Students are expected to complete all classroom and homework assignments
in a professional manner. Daily attendance and active classroom participation are
required to graduate.
Students who successfully complete the training course will receive a voucher, good
for 1 year, for full-time temporary employment with their tribal government, as an
entry level Water Resources Technician. All selected students will be staying in a
dormitory. Commuting to and from the training center is not recommended, the BIA
will not cover travel for commuting.
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SMOKE SIGNALS is available to anyone at no cost.
Fill out this form with your name and address, mail to:
Smoke Signals, Attn: Justin Phillips
9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, OR 97347
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Your old cell phone
could save a life
Most people say cell phones are
something they cant live without. That
phrase takes on a chilling urgency for
some women living under the shadow
of domestic violence.
Call to Protect, a national program,
refurbishes old, obsolete call phones
which are then distributed to women
living in domestic violence situations.
The cell phones are donated by both
businesses and individuals. Once re
furbished, the phones are pre-programmed
with numbers that could
save a woman's life when abuse esca
lates. The air time is free.
Call to Protect started in 1996 as a
joint venture between the National Coa
lition Against Domestic Violence,
Motorola, the Wireless Foundation and
telecommunications carriers. Phone
donations are tax deductible. The
program's website at http:
www.calltoprotect.org, offers informa
tion about the program and tells eli
gible organizations how they can apply
to receive phones.
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MONDAYS from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Jan. 3: Windows 9598, part 1
Jan. 10: Word Perfect, part 1
Jan. 17: Windows 9598, part 2
Jan. 24: Word Perfect, part 2
Jan. 31 : GroupWise & How to use
the Tribal Network
TUESDAYS from 9 to 11 :30 a.m.
Jan. 4: Microsoft Word, part 1
Jan. 11: Spread Sheets for
Small Business
Jan. 18: PowerPoint
Jan. 25: Computers and
Small Business
WEDNESDAYS from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Jan. 12: Quatro Pro, part 1
Jan. 19: Microsoft Word, part 2
Jan. 26: Quatro Pro, part 2
THURSDAYS from 9 to 1 1 :30 a.m.
Jan. 13: Mac Computers, part 1
Jan. 20: Corel Presentations
Jan. 27: Mac Computers, part 2
FRIDAYS from 9 to 11 :30 a.m.
Jan. 7: Excel, parti
Jan. 14: Intro to the Internet
Jan. 21: Excel, part 2
Jan. 28: Web Page Design
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Maintenance Technician II
NANITCH SAHALLIE YOUTH TREATMENT FACILITY
KEIZER, OREGON
CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Requires two (2) years of trade school in a related
field and two (2) years of experience in facility maintenance. Must have knowledge
in plumbing, electrical and HVAC units. Must have a valid Oregon driver's license
and safe driving record.
Administrative Assistant
PROGRAM: FACILITIES MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Requires a minimum of one (1) year of post high
schoolGED training in business office systems. Requires a minimum of three (3)
years of experience in a progressively more responsible secretarial or clerical po
sition, preferably in a public works or housing authority setting, handling both tech
nical and confidential materials. Must have excellent oral and written communica
tion skills, including good phone etiquette. Must have the ability to type a minimum
of 55 w.p.m.
Department Manager
PROGRAM: POLICY & PLANNING
CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Requires seven (7) years of management level expe
rience; three (3) years of which must have been experience as a city, county, or
tribal planning manager or director supervising exempt level employees. Requires
a Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration or a closely
related field. Master's degree preferred. Requires demonstrated knowledge of
tribal purposes, organizations, policies and procedures. Requires knowledge of
principles, practices and methods of public and business administration with spe
cial reference to organization, general fiscal management and budgetary planning,
preparation and control, and construction management. Experience with MS Of
fice Suite andor Corel Office Suite required. Experience with geographic informa
tion systems strongly preferred. Experience in proposal writing required. Experi
ence in program and project development required. Requires a valid Oregon driver's
license and the ability to qualify for tribal insurance.
These are only brief descriptions of these positions.
To request a detailed job description and an application
call the CTGR JOB LINE:
879-2257 or 1-877-TRIBEGR
or visit us at www.grandronde.org
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