10 FEBRUARY 1,2007
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Scholarships for Native American Students
Catching the Dream offers 220 scholarships this year to Native col
lege students in the U. S. Students must have outstanding academic
records, test scores and leadership abilities. They must submit an
essay, three letters of recommendation, high school transcripts and
ACT or SAT test scores. They must also seek and apply for all other
sources of funds, including private scholarships. Applicants should
at a minimum find all other scholarships on www.fastweb.com
For more information, contact Mary Frost or Dean Chavers, 8200
Mountain Road, NE, Suite 203, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Phone:
505-262-2351 or email: Nscholarshaol.com or visit www.catching-thedream.org
ATTENTION STUDENTS
IN GRADES 6-12
Please make sure you have your address up
dated through Education. Please contact Toni
Mercier at 503-879-2101 or toni.merciergran-dronde.org
Oregon-Columbia Open Shop JATC Heavy
Equipment Operating Engineers Apprenticeship
Minimum Qualifications:
18 Years of age and have a high school diplomaGEDequivalent
Must provide proof of age and education (high school diploma or GED
test scores)
Geographical Area:
All Counties in the State of Oregon
To request an application:
Oregon-Columbia Heavy Equipment Operators JATC
co Northwest College of Construction
8111 NE Holman Street
Portland, OR 97218
503-256-7300 or 1-800-309-1442
Application deadline: Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Indian Health Services (IHS)
Scholarships Now Available
The Indian Health Service (IHS) Scholarship Application
packets are now available through Vanessa Dick or Laurie
Veitenheimer. If you wish to receive an application, please
send your name and mailing address to either one of us.
This is available to any and all Native Americans interested
in pursuing a health profession or to those individuals that
counsel students on career and educational opportunities.
For more information, contact the Northwest Portland Area
Indian Health Board, 527 S.W. Hall, Suite 300, Portland,
Oregon 97201. Phone 503-228-4185 or npaihbnpaihb.org
The deadline to submit a completed application back to
us at the Portland Area Office is February 28, 2007.
Northwest Human Services
Association 2007 Annual Conference
April 27-29, 2007 University of Oregon Eugene, Oregon
"Collaboration in Human Services Relationships"
Hosted by: University of Oregon's College of Education
Family and Human Services Program
Registration Fee: $70 (the registration fee will include one year of
membership in NWHSA)
Meals: Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday as well as lunch on Saturday
are included in conference fee. Other meals may be offered at a discounted
price.
Lodging: Best Western Greentree Inn, 1-541-485-2727: Best
Western New Oregon Motel, 1-541-683-3669 (please reference the
NWHS conference, to get reduced rates at the Best Western Hotels)
Eugene Hilton, 1-800-445-8667: Phoenix Inn Suites, 1-541-344-0001
We would like to extend a warm welcome to Human Service Profession
als, Educators and Students in Alaska, Colorado, Guam, Idaho, Montana,
Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
WORKSHOP INFORMATION, CONFERENCE AGENDA, REGIS
TRATION AND FEE INFORMATION WILL BE MAILED TO THOSE
INTERESTED IN JANUARY.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
KELLY WARREN
Conference Coordinator
UO Family & Human Services
kewarrenuoregon.edu
541-346-1570
Open Shop Carpenter Apprenticeship
Minimum Qualifications:
17 years of age and have a high school diploma or be at least 18 years
of age and have a GED. Must provide proof of age and education (high
school diploma or GED test scores)
Geographical Area: Lane and Douglas Counties, Oregon
To request an application contact:
LaneDouglas Carpenters Apprenticeship
8111 NE Holman Street
Portland, OR 97218
Call: 503- 256-7300 or 1-800-309-1442 or
pick up applications at:
Hyland Construction
1941 Laura Street
Springfield, OR 97477 or
Kielty Construction
301 Monroe Street
Eugene, OR 97402
Applications will be accepted January 2
May 31, 2007
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Internship Opportunities
The American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES) is now
accepting applications for internships. This is a great opportunity to gain
work experience with the following agencies: U.S. Department of Veterans
Affairs, NASA-Goddard Space Flight Center, National Science Foundation,
U.S. Department of Commerce, Bonneville Power Administration, and the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Visit the AISES website for
more information at www.aises.orghigheredinternships. You can also
contact AISES at 505-765-1052 ext. 106.
The Organization for Tropical Studies has an undergraduate research
program specifically for Native Americans and Pacific Islanders. Students
will spend 8 weeks in Costa Rica learning tropical biology, meeting with
indigenous communities from Costa Rica, and doing research projects. All
travel and living expenses are covered. Students get an additional stipend
of $3000 and get to work with experienced research mentors. The program
will host 15 students. Students majoring in biology, natural resources,
environmental sciences, anthropology, and sociology are encouraged to
apply. Application deadline is February 15, 2007. Interested students
can visit http:www.ots.duke.edueneducationreunapire.shtml or email
Doug Eifler at deiflerhaskell.edu
Workshop Classes In Grand Ronde
Tuesday, February 13, 2007 Introduction to Microsoft Word
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 Intermediate Microsoft Word
Tuesday, April 10, 2007 Advanched Microsoft Word
The workshops will be taught by Northwest Computer Learning Center
and will run from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. in the computer lab in the Adult Education
Building. Cost for a workshop is $150 and eligible Tribal members can apply
to the Short-Term Training program for assistance with registration costs.
Space is limited to the first 15 who register.
To register, contact Joshua Clift, Adult Vocational Training Coordinator at
503-879-1635 or e-mail: joshua.cliftgrandronde.org