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10 JUNE 1,2012 Smoke Signals New CTGR Higher Education Program deadlines set There are now only two Higher Education programs depending on whether you are full-time or part-time. The deadline for the Full-Time College program is at least 30 davs before the start of classes. The deadline for the Part-Time College program is at least 10 days before the start of class. Visit the Tribal Web site for more program information and an application, www.grandronde.orgdepartmentseducationhigher education B Higher Education VVob page updated Check out the new Higher Education program Web site at Program information, updates, newsletters, scholar ship information and more! Attn.: CTGR irtmeim (ben's Have you received your GED, high school diploma, college certificate, ap prenticeship or college degree or will between June 2011 and June 2012? If so, please call 503-879-2275 to be sure you are recognized at the CTGR Education Division Graduation Ceremony that will be held June 22 at the Tribal Gym. Also, please provide proof of completion and a picture if you haven't already. Looking for ways to pay for college? The Tribal Higher Education website is a great starting place. Visit the update page today! httpywww grandtxmde.orgdepartrnentVeducatifmhigher You can also find us on facebook. A direct link is available on the Higher Education webpage. i inwnTiiTTTOfc i aiMff'"", ,' i jJti 4A Mmw"m' ..... 1 i uj3uuuJ i unto: 6S8B to asrgsns 18 yssrs of tss or older. tstmtt w sitaesday 10 Mm - noea tRHsore: CE9 ClassrooDi Courtesy photo From left, Danny Clark, Tina Grout, Sharon Roto, Branda Barvin, Maryann Bidwall, instructor Gary Richards, Marion Marcior and Program Coordinator Mona Edwards. Not picturad ara Albarto Gonzalez and Tasha KiilsCrow from Silatz. Indianpreneurship holds first graduation on March 4 Indianpreneurship is a Native American journey into business authored by the Oregon Native American Business Entrepreneur Network. It is a business course that represents the challenges, experience and opportuni ties for Native American entrepreneurs. The class began in January and concluded the 10 weeks of class on Wednesday, March 4. This was the first set of students to graduate from the Indianpreneurship course offered by the MERIT program and Small Business Development Center in Salem. We thank the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde for the opportunity to assist in facilitating the first Indianpreneurship class at Grand Ronde for 2012. Eight students graduated from this series: Danny Clark, Tina Grout, Sharon Rose, Brenda Bervin, Maryann Bidwell, Marion Mercier, Alberto Gonzalez and Tasha KiilsCrow from Siletz. The March 4 celebration was held inside the Tribal Education Center. A second class began on April 12 and will end on June 14. H Looking for scholarships? There are numerous scholarship opportunities offered for students to ap ply to each year. The majority of scholarships for fall termsemester are due between January and April of each year. Don't miss your chance to apply for FREE money for college! The Tribal Higher Education programs are here to assist you in your application process. You can also utilize a scholarship search engine to help you locate scholar ships. If you use a scholarship search site, be sure to read the privacy policy to ensure you are using a site that will not sell your contact information. A recommended search site to use is www.kaarme.com. Important notice to full-time students All full-time students must submit verification that they have applied to a scholarship outside the Tribe BEFORE funding will be released for the termsemester. Verification can include a scholarship award or de nial letter, e-mail verification that an application was submitted, a copy of the application or the financial aid award letter that lists an outside scholarship. Please contact Education at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2275, if you have any questions. GET YOUR BUSINESS STARTED ON THE RIGHT TRACK! MERIT helps you: Explore your business idea Find the information you need " Get connected with the people who con help To find out mare. Mend a FREE Start Your Business class! i mil iv JOIN US MtoGnrtRondsAduaEducseonBuHng on to seam Tfuafqr ol awy men tan to 1 1AM . 9615 Gnnrf Route Road Gnnd Runde, OR MERIT Ejpiore Launch (km MERIT helps people explore, launch & grow successful small businesses through training and support. LEARN MORE AT: a J033W5066
