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Roy
Nelson of Mill Creek, OK, recently earned the Career Readiness
Certificate at the Bronze Level. He was presented
the $100 check by Rhonda Mize, Academic Enhancement
Center Coordinator. |
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Career
Development recently purchased floor installation
tools for Kirk Conley of Wagoner, OK. Pictured
with Ken English, Director, Kirk plans to open his
own business in the near future. |
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John Faver, of
Quinton, OK, is a recent graduate of Arbuckle Truck
Driving School. He began his training August 13th and
graduated September 7th. Upon graduation, John was
employed by Werner Enterprises. Werner Enterprises
starts their employees off at $325/wk for 4 weeks,
$350/wk for the next 4 weeks, & .24/mile for the first
3 moths (avg of 3000 miles per week0. Werner also provides
their employees with full benefits. |
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Joyce
Gilmore, of Calera,
OK, recently graduated as a Certified Nurse's Aide
from Kiamichi Technology Center in Durant, OK. The
C.N.A. program is directed to prepare the individual
for employement in a home health agency or a long-term
care facility. After completion of this program,
students are prepared to take the state clinical
and written examinations. Joyce is currently working
at Calera Manor. |
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Terra
Shelton is currently attending Ardmore
Massage Therapy Center. She began her schooling
in July and will graduate in October as a licensed
Massage Therapist. Terra chose massage therapy
training because of her interest in reflexology,
which is learning about pressure points and how
to use them to relieve stress. She also enjoys
the idea that she will be able to set her own hours.
Her plans are to eventually open up her own business. |
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The
Career
Development Program recently supplied James
Tom with
aircraft mechanic tools. He has been employed by
Performance Aircraft Fuel System as an Airplane Mechanic. |
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Tiffany York received
the Career Readiness Certification. Her completion
at the gold level earned her a $300 award check. The
Career Readiness Certification is a job skill assessment
system that measures real world skills that employers
believe are critical to success in a job environment.
This WorkKeys assessment includes Applied Mathematics,
Reading for Information and Locating Information. |
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Twin sisters, Amber Yandell and Tara Blaylock both received the Career Readiness Certificate at the Silver Level alon with their $200 check. They are working towards the Health Career Certification at Kiamichi Technology Center in Poteau. The sisters have plans on entering the LPN Program in the Fall. |
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Stanley Self, of Hugo, OK, is attending school to become a Home Inspector. He took an on-line program through Allied Schools to complete this certification. Career Development probided funding for his school and the tools required to be a Home Inspector. Stanly also received his Career Readiness Certification at the Silver Level. |
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Career Development Program provides funding for Choctaws nationwide. Daniel Scott attended training to become an Electrical Lineman at Northwest Lineman College in Oroville, CA. He graduated in March 2008.
"Without the assistance of the Choctaw Tribe I could not have attained this valuable training. From the moment I contacted the Career Development Program, your staff treated me with the utmost respect and they kept in contact with me throughout that time."
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Jordan Jack graduated April 4, 2008 from Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, KS. He completed the Railroad Conductor Certification Program and is now employed by Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway. |
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