Work Experience

Serving underemployed or unemployed Native Americans overcoming barriers to employment and the community through wage payments directly to the participant.

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
Approved Employment Training Services (ETS) Application
Copy of CDIB and/or Tribal Membership Card
Residence Verification – Proof of mailing and physical address if different (most recent lease agreement, utility bill, dated within 90 days of the application date)
Selective Service – Males 18 years and older
Signed Employment Development Plan (EDP)
Signed Acknowledgment Form

How to Apply

Apply in the Chahta Achvffa member portal.

Additional Information

Each participant is served on a case-by-case basis, and Employment Training Services may offer supportive services as needed.

Work Experience Department/Organization Requirements

Have tribal member applicant reach out to ETS Program Coordinator II to fill out application and for additional information regarding services
Reach out to ETS Program Coordinator II with tribal member’s full name and contact information
Must provide signed Work Experience (WEX) Agreement between ETS and department/organization for each tribal member
Must provide a job description
Must submit signed bi-weekly timesheets on the Friday of Choctaw Nation pay period end (ETS will enter into Kronos)
If applicable, provide signed Supportive Service Form

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.