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APRIL 1,2009 Smoke Signals 15 ..----..-. .,...... - . - Chemeketa Community College Health Careers Parent and Student Night Tuesday, April 7 6 to 8:30 p.m. Chemeketa Salem Campus Building 6, Auditorium, 4000 Lancaster Drive N.E., Salem. This event targets high school students who might be interested in a career in a health-related occupation. It includes: Raffle for two $500 scholarships (must be present to win); Sessions for Nursing, Dental Assisting, Pharmacy Tech., Medical Assisting, Paramedic, EMT, Healthcare Support Services, SLPA; Health care careers information; Program tours; Light snack provided. For more information, contact the Health Sciences Department at 503-399-5058. Summer internship opportunity What: Biological Research Aid. $11.74hour Work in the field, greenhouse or laboratory. www.ars.usda.govmainsitemain.htm?modecode53581500 Where: USDA Genetic Resources Laboratory Corvallis, Ore. When: Beginning of June through the end of August 2009. For more information, contact Kim Hummer, Research Leader, at 541-738-4201 or e-mail Kim.Hummerars.usda.gov. SchoDarship available The 12th annual Patty Iron Cloud National Native American Youth Initia tive in Washington, D.C., June 20-28, 2009. American IndianAlaska Native (AIAN) high school students, ages 16-18, who have an interest in health careers andor biomedical research are en couraged to apply. The NNAYI scholarship pays for travel, lodging and most meals during the program. NNAYI's curriculum is strategically designed to prepare students for admission to college and professional schools, as well as for careers in health and biomedical research. To accompany the students, AAIP is accepting applications for counselors, age 21 and older, to serve as role models and chaperones to a select group of five high school students. AIAN medical and health professional students are encouraged to apply. AAIP will cover travel, lodging, meals, as well as provide a stipend upon completion of the program. Counselors will be expected to arrive in Washington, D.C., 1-2 days before to program dates. Feel free to share this information with other interested parties. Deadline for student application is April 17. For more information and to access the online application, visit the NNAYI Web site: www.aaip.orgprogramsnnayinnayi.htm or contact Lucinda Myers, MSW, Patty Iron Cloud NNAYI Program Director at 405-946-7072. Accenture American Indian Scholarship Program The Accenture American Indian Scholarship fund meets a vital need for American Indian and Alaska Native students seeking higher education and requiring financial assistance. Accenture will award three types of scholar ships to high-achieving American Indian and Alaska Native students seeking degrees and careers in fields of study including: various engineering, computer science, operations management, finance, marketing and other business oriented fields. Accenture Scholars Three undergraduate scholarships, of $20,000 each (each award at $5,000 per year for four years), will be awarded to students pursuing a four-year degree. Accenture Fellows Two graduate scholarships, of $15,000 each (each award at $7,500 per year for two years), will be awarded to students pursuing an master's or doctorate degree. Finalist Scholarship Two undergraduate scholarships, of $8,000 each (each award at $2,000 per year for four years) and two graduate scholarships, of $5,000 each (each award at $2,500 per year for two years). In addition to the funding, scholarship recipients are eligible for summer internships with Accenture, as first-year graduate students or junior-year undergraduate students. Applicants will be evaluated based on academic excellence, demonstrated leadership ability, commitment to preserving Ameri can Indian culture and communities and proof of enrollment in a federally recognized American IndianAlaska Native tribe. The deadline to submit a 2009-10 AY application will be May 1 for un dergraduate and June 1 for graduates. Please visit www.aigc.com for an application. Grand Ronde Head StartPreschool applications now being accepted Grand Ronde Head StartPreschool applications for the 2009-10 school year are now being accepted. Contact Sandy Bobb at 503-879-2161 or by e-mail at sandra.bobbgrandronde.org for an application. Completed applications must be turned in no later than Friday, July 17, at 5 p.m. Selection will take place Friday, July 31. Children with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply (transportation may be provided). Application assistance will be available June 9 at noon - 1 p.m. and again at 5:30 p.m. B CDsissos Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:30 - 4 p.m. Education Building Contact Joanne Carr at 503-879-2282 or joanne.carrgrandronde.org Workshop classes in Grand Ronde April 14 Microsoft Publisher I May 12 Adobe Acrobat I June 9 Adobe Acrobat II The workshops will be taught by Northwest Computer Learning Center and will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the computer lab in the Education Building. Cost for a workshop is $150 and eligible Tribal members can apply to the Noncredit Program (formally Short Term Training) 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-mailjoshua.cliftgrandronde.org. Foundation scholarships Applications are available until April 17 for the 2009-10 academic year. For more information or an application, visit www.chemek. cc.or.usfoundationscholarshipsindex.html. Time is running out for a Tribal Scholarship application 2009 Competitive Scholarship applications are available in the following categories: Full & Part-Time Undergraduate, Full & Part-Time Graduate, Full & Part-Time Adult Vocational Training, Eula Petite for Education re lated majors, Ray McKnight for Natural ResourceForestry related majors. Applicants must be enrolled Grand Ronde Tribal members. Application deadline is April 30. To request an application, call the CTGR Education Division at 503-879-2275 or 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2275. Applications and instructions can also be found on the Tribal Web site www.grandronde. orgtemplate.aspx?id4198. Wells Fargo American Indian Scholarship Program This scholarship is funded by the Wells Fargo and administered by American Indian Graduate Center. To be considered for the Wells Fargo scholarship, an applicant must: Be an enrolled member of a federally recognized American Indian Tribe or Alaska Native group; Be pursuing a career and degree in fields relating to banking, resort management, gaming operations, management and administration, including accounting, finance, information technology and human resources; Be a college junior or senior, or graduate student at a U.S. accredited college or university as full time and degree seeking; Undergraduate: Must have a cumulative average GPA of a 3.00 on a 4.00 scale at the time of application and must be in your col lege junior or senior year. Graduate: Must have maintained a 3.00 GPA as an undergradu ate student or have maintained a 3.00 GPA as a graduate student at the time of application. Demonstrate financial need. The deadline to submit a 2009-10 AY application will be May 1 for undergraduate and June 1 for graduates. Please visit www.aigc.com for an application.
