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AUGUST 15, 2010 9 Pmmm hQQps TirolbaD Ge0DS Ebojosy Smoke Signals By Cheyanne Fasana Sfteewl la Smoke Signal Many people wonder, "Can you trust a teenager to do a job?" The hardest part about that ia that most people won't give teenag ers a chance to prove that they can do it. You have to give them a chance to work or else they won't know what to do when they graduate high school and have to get a real job. That is the great thing about the Summer Youth Employment Pro gram. It gives Tribal teenagers a chance to go through the interview and paperwork process while at the same time having to work at an actual job. The youths get to see a workplace and they get to be a part of it, but it gives them a small taste of it, only four weeks. The program also gives teenagers a sense of responsibility and they learn that money has to be worked for; someone can't always give it to you. Jade Colton, who worked in Adult Education, said her favorite thing about the program was "learning new skills." Codie Mailer, who worked in the Preschool and Housing, said she will remember when the summer is over that "every kid is different and likes to do different things." Ethan Langley, who worked in Housing, said that he learned "the basic necessities of owning a house. Also, how it is to work in an office 1 - ; n Photos courtesy of Cheyanne Fsna Above, Julian Rock worked as a dental assistant for his Summer Youth Employment Program job. and the proper way to interact with clients." Tribal teens said they would work in their position again. "Yes, to learn about new scholar ships," Colton said. "Yes, my job rocks socks," Haller said. "Definitely, I feel familiar with the work and surroundings. I un derstand it." Langley said. I personally love the Summer Youth Employment Program. One of my favorite things about it is that the teenagers get a sense of responsibility. I feel also that I will be more ready when I need to go out and find myself a job. We have been taught the proper way to act in an interview and at the work area. I am working in Youth Education and I would definitely work here again. One thing I will remember when I Tribal member Landon Bobb does some weed eating In Tribal Housing during his Summer Youth Employment Program Job. leave here is how stressful and how much work planning one field trip is. The staff is awesome and I get to do a lot of what I do and love. If you have any questions about the program, please contact Molly Matthews at molly. matthews grandronde.org, Travis Stewart at travis.stewartgrandronde.org or call Youth Education at 503-879-2101. isomer Beading & Regalia Portland Mondays thru Sept. 30 6-9 P.M. ChinukWawa Portland Wednesdays thru Sept 30 from 6 -9 P.M. Native Art Design Portland Session Times: 1-5 P.M. & 5 - 8:30 P.M. Dates: Aug. 26, Sept 2, 9, 23 & 30 Activities: drawing, painting and carving projects Traditional Gathering 8 AM. -7 P.M. Dates: Aug. 19 & 28, Sept 11, 10 & 25 Activities: huckleberries, camas, tule, cattail, etc. Eugene Lifeways Paddle Making Native Art Design Traditional Plant Identification and other Activities Session Times: 1 -5 P.M. & 5-9 P.M. Dates: Tuesdays: thru Sept 30 To Register for Eugene classes contact the Eugene office at 541 -484-7085 Traditional Gathering 8 A.M. -7 P.M. Dates: Aug. 15 & 29, Sept 12, 24 & 26 Activities: huckleberries, camas, tule, cattail, etc. Dentalium Hats 3:30 - 8:30 P.M. Dates: Aug. 18, Sept 1, 15 & 29 Summer Youth Camp 9 AM. -3 P.M. Dates: Aug. 16 & 23 u)um mer Activities" Classes are intended for Tribal households and their fcm.::3 Ad created by George Valdez