477 Programs

477 Program

Providing a variety of services to employers and childcare providers including, but are not limited to, workforce planning, recruitment and assessment of potential employees.

Eligibility

  • Must be a member of any federally recognized tribe, verified by a tribal membership card and valid CDIB card
  • Must reside within Choctaw Nation service area
  • Signed Employment Development Plan (EDP)
  • Signed Acknowledgement Form
  • Selective Service – Males 18 years and older (Employment Training applicants only)

How to Apply

Apply in the Chahta Achvffa member portal.

Additional Information

Public Law 102-477 is the Indian Employment, Training, and Related Services Demonstration Act of 1992, as amended by Public Law 106-568, the Omnibus Indian Advancement Act of 2000. Public Law 102-477 is unique among Federal legislation, in that it allows Federally-recognized Tribes and Alaska Native entities to combine formula-funded Federal grants funds, which are employment and training-related into a single plan with a single budget and a single reporting system.

Contact Information

580-924-8280

Locations

CNO Headquarters

Choctaw Nation Headquarters

580-924-8280

Community Center - Antlers

Antlers Community Center

580-298-5450

Community Center - Atoka

Atoka Community Center

580-889-6147

Community Center - Battiest

Battiest Community Center

580-241-5637

Community Center - Broken Bow

Broken Bow Community Center

580-584-6372

Community Center - Coalgate

Coalgate Community Center

580-927-3641

Community Center - Crowder

Crowder Community Center

918-334-5344

Community Center - Durant

Durant Community Center

580-924-7810

Hugo Community Center

Hugo Community Center

580-326-7551

Community Center - Idabel

Idabel Community Center

580-286-6116

McAlester Community Center

McAlester Community Center

918-423-1016 ext. 5220

Community Center - Poteau

Poteau Community Center

918-647-9324

Community Center - Smithville

Smithville Community Center

580-244-3289

Community Center - Spiro

Spiro Community Center

918-962-3832

Community Center - Stigler

Stigler Community Center

918-967-2398

Community Center - Talihina

Talihina Community Center

918-567-2106

Community Center - Wilburton

Wilburton Community Center

918-465-2389

Community Center - Wright City

Wright City Community Center

580-981-7064