Chickasaw Nation Summer Youth Employment Program Applications Available

Release Date: Friday, April 29, 2011
By Dana Lance, Media Relations Specialist
Chickasaw Nation Media Relations Office

Applications are now available for the 2011 Chickasaw Nation Summer Youth Program.

The Summer Youth Program is an eight-week employment program for Native American youth ages 14-21.  It provides valuable work experience ranging from tribal operations, child care, to health systems andbusinesses in the non-profit sector.

Students acquire new skills, workplace training, develop productive work habits and increase their education and knowledge.

Applicants must provide the following documentation:

• Chickasaw Nation citizenship card and Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB)
• Verification of residence
• Income verification for the past six months
• Social Security Card
• Selective Service number (males 18 years of age or older)
• Photo identification or driver's license
• Recent report card, achievement test scores, or transcript

Applicants must be 14 by June 13, 2011.

The deadline to return applications to the area offices is Friday, May 20. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please contact a Chickasaw Nation Area Office in your area at the address and phone number listed below for additional information, or to obtain an application.
 
 
Ada Area Office
1400 Hoppe Blvd., Ste. 3
Ada, Okla. 74820
(580) 436-7256
 
Ardmore Area Office
301 W. Main St., Ste. 604
Ardmore, Okla.  73401
(580) 226-4821
 
Duncan Area Office
1911 W. Plato Road
Duncan, Okla.  73533
(580) 470-2131
 
Purcell Area Office
1603 S. Green
Purcell, Okla. 73080
(405) 527-4973
 
Sulphur Area Office
4970 W. Highway 7
Sulphur, Okla.  73086
(580) 622-2888
 
Tishomingo Area Office
815 E. 6th Street
P.O. Box 192
Tishomingo, Okla. 73460
(580) 371-9512