Smoke Signals 14 JULY 15, 2010 KleaDfilhi care jobs ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A JOB IN HEALTH CARE? The Enterprise for Employment and Education, the workforce invest ment board for Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties, has received funds from the federal Department of Labor to provide vocational training and, if needed, basic skills (GED) or English language training to enter the following health care occupations: Direct Care Worker (on the job training), Certified Nurse Assistant I (CNA I), Certified Nurse Assistant II (CNA II), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Medical Assistant (MA) (available Fall 2011) WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Residents of Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties who are in the following groups: currently unemployed workers; Lati nos who have the capability of becoming bilingual in English within six months of English instruction; Native Americans; veterans; and TANF current recipients. Participants wanting to train for the occupations Direct Care Worker, Certified Nursing Assistant I & II and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) need to be able to do the following with or without reasonable accom modations: Lift 50 lbs frequently; Sit or stand for long periods of time and bend, kneel and stoop fre quently. Participants wanting to train for any of the occupations will also need: basic computer skills; a valid Oregon Driver's License and an acceptable driving record or you must be able to provide an approved alternate method of trans portation. Individuals with any criminal conviction of a violent or predatory nature, or who have been convicted of child abandonment will not be eligible for this training. Individuals who are currently enrolled in a health care training program are eligible for this, training as long as their current training program ends by Sept. 1, 2010. The application process began June 1 and will continue until July 23. Applications will be available at the Salem, Woodburn, Dallas and McMinnville WorkSource Oregon Centers. Participants will undergo a competitive application and screening process. Upcoming scholarship opportunities It's not too lata to apply for fall 2010 K-holarehips. Pleajte visit the Web site below to learn about the upcoming acholarhip opportunities. If you need assistance completing your application, or need a paper application mailed to you, contact the CTOR Scholarship Office at 1-800-422 0232, ext. 1345, or luhui.whitebear8grandronde.org. July 15 Central Oregon Community College (fall term foundation scholar ships) http:finaid.cocc.edu August 1 (for fall term) Chafee Training & Education Grant (for fosterformer foster youth) www.osac.state.or.uschafeeetv.html August IS American Indian Services (for fall) www.americanindianservices.orgstudents.html Wildlife Society program for Natives The Professional Development Program for Native American Students Interested in the Wildlife Profession is open to all Na tive American, Alaska Natives, First Nations, Native Hawaiian or Indigenous Tribal students currently enrolled in an undergradu ate or graduate program studying natural resources or natural resource management. This competitive program will provide travel grant funds to en able students to attend the 17th annual Conference of the Wildlife Society to be held in Snowbird, Utah, Oct. 2-6, 2010. Selected individuals will receive $1,500 each to help cover regis tration fees, lodging, meals and transportation to the conference. In addition, program participants will receive one-year TWS and NPWMWG memberships, TWS publications including The Wildlife Professional and The Wildlifer as well as discounts on The Journal of Wildlife Management and access to TWS online resources. Deadline: Aug. 6, 2010. For more information, e-mail nsvoboda cfr.msstate.edu or visit www.wildlife.orgconference. FULL-TIME STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES 1. All full-time students are required to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) each year. A copy of the FASFA and Student Aid Report (SAR) must be submitted to the Tribal Education Program. 2. All full-time students are responsible for having their grade reports sent to the Higher Education Programs upon completion of each termsemester. 3. All full-time students must maintain a 2.00 GPA and successfully complete a minimum of 12 credit hours per termsemester to remain eligible for funding. 4. Full-time students who do not meet the minimum academic re quirements will be placed on academic PROBATION. Students who are placed on PROBATIONARY STATUS will not be awarded the following term until they have provided a copy of their grade report transcript. - NO AWARD WILL BE MADE UNTIL GRADE REPORT TRANSCRIPTS HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED. 5. Failure to meet the minimum academic requirements during the probationary termsemester will result in SUSPENSION. 6. Full-time students must notify the Higher Education Programs of address, telephone and e-mail changes as soon as they occur. 9. Each year full-time students must sign a "Release of Information" form allowing correspondence with the school of attendance regarding financial aid, educational budget, attendance and grade reports. 10. Students who withdraw or do not complete a termsemester will be required to reimburse the Higher Education Programs for funding received for the termsemester. Please keep in contact with the Higher Education Programs; we are here to provide assistance and support you while you are attending school. I Mr N.W. Native Club Hello my name is Jeremy Bailey I'm the president of the newly formed N.W. Native Club at Cheme keta Community College and I'm also a Grand Ronde Tribal member and I'm encouraging Native students to stop by the Multicultural Center and introduce themselves to me. The mission is to en hance the intellectual, social, cultural and eco nomic values of our Native students. The many contributions of the Native community needs' to be shared with our campus community. Come By And Visit In The Multicultural Center Discover bS3h - (ex3) Chemeketa Vg Community College www.chemeketa.edu 503.399.5000 Chemeketa Community College is an equal opportunityaffirmative action employer and educational institution. To request this publication in an alternative format, please call 503.399.5192.