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FLATHEAD RESERVATION

WORKFORCE TRAINING DIRECTORY

Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes Economic Development Office

October 2015

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Flathead Reservation Workforce Training Directory

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The purpose of this Workforce Training Directory is to compile a listing of all job training opportunities that exist on or near the Flathead Indian Reservation. One of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes’ goals is to promote and improve access to education and training opportunities for the Tribal membership, to maximize effective development and use of the Reservation workforce, and improve the economic well-being of Tribal members. This Directory was compiled by Kyle Hendrickx and Janet Camel of CSKT’s Economic Development Office, with input from Arlene Templer and Kelly Parker (Department of Human Resource Development), Debra Krantz (Job Service), Donna Mitchell (Kicking Horse Job Corps Center), Dr. Sandra Boham (Salish Kootenai College), Steve Clairmont (S&K Business Services) and others. Some of the entries in this directory are taken directly from the agencies’ websites or pamphlets.


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Table of Contents COMPUTER LITERACY and ADULT EDUCATION TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES ................................................ 1

Computer Literacy – Free Training ............................................................................................................ 1

Blackfoot Telephone Cooperative, Inc. ................................................................................................. 1

Tribally-Sponsored Computer Training for Tribal Employees ............................................................... 1

Tribally-Sponsored Computer Training for Unemployed Tribal Members ........................................... 1

Adult Education Programs ........................................................................................................................ 1

HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY CERTIFICATE TRAINING (formerly GED) ........................................................ 2

Kicking Horse Job Corps Center ................................................................................................................ 2

Salish Kootenai College Department of Academic Success ...................................................................... 3

CSKT DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DHRD) WORK PROGRAMS ........................... 3

Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA) ...................................................................................... 3

Native Employment Works (NEW) ............................................................................................................ 3

Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) ........................................................................................... 4

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) .................................................................................... 4

Vocational Rehabilitation (Voc-Rehab) ..................................................................................................... 4

JOB SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAMS ............................................................................................................. 4

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ............................................................................................. 4

Incumbent Worker Training ...................................................................................................................... 5

OTHER APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS ........................................................................................................... 6

Montana Department of Labor & Industry: Registered Apprenticeship & Training Program .................. 6

Montana State Sheet Metal Workers Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) .................. 7

Welding Training ....................................................................................................................................... 7

VOCATIONAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES ..................................................................................................... 7

Farming/Ranching Training ....................................................................................................................... 7

Forestry Training ....................................................................................................................................... 8

Kicking Horse Job Corps Center Training Programs .................................................................................. 8

Salish Kootenai College Vocational Training Programs ..................................................................... 12

ACADEMIC TRAINING .................................................................................................................................. 14

Salish Kootenai College ........................................................................................................................... 14

Certification of Completion ................................................................................................................. 15


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Associate of Arts ................................................................................................................................. 16

Associate of Science ............................................................................................................................ 18

Associate of Applied Science .............................................................................................................. 20

Bachelor of Arts .................................................................................................................................. 20

Bachelor of Science ............................................................................................................................. 21

MISCELLANEOUS TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES ............................................................................................. 24

Homebuyer and Maintenance Training .................................................................................................. 24

Salish Kootenai Housing Authority: Home Maintenance Class........................................................... 24

Flathead Finance Program & Salish Kootenai Housing Authority: Home Ownership Education Class ............................................................................................................................................................ 24

Montana Code School ............................................................................................................................. 25

Montana Office of Tourism: Tourism Development Program Customer Service Training ..................... 25

Work $mart Workshop ........................................................................................................................... 25

Appendix A: Montana Registered Apprenticeship & Training Program Information ................................. 26

Appendix B: 2015 Mission Valley Workforce System Resource Guide ....................................................... 31


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COMPUTER LITERACY and ADULT EDUCATION TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Computer Literacy – Free Training

Blackfoot Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Blackfoot Telephone Cooperative, Inc. hosts an annual, free computer training program for Blackfoot customers called “Easy Access Tour”, which kicks off in September and runs through the middle of October. The classes will emphasize PC Fundamentals, PC Essentials, and Windows 8 navigating. Space is limited. Computers for training are provided. The Easy Access Tour is hosted in the towns of Arlee, Thompson Falls, Drummond, Charlo, Superior, and Seeley Lake. For more information and how to register Contact: Blackfoot Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Call 541-5000 or visit blackfoot.com/easyaccess.

Tribally-Sponsored Computer Training for Tribal Employees The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes’ (CSKT) IT Department sponsors computer training from Fall through Spring for Tribal employees. The list of upcoming classes is announced to all employees through an e-mail that describes the registration process.

Tribally-Sponsored Computer Training for Unemployed Tribal Members The Tribal Economic Development Office and Department of Human Resource Development are sponsoring Computer Literacy Training in January of 2016, and hope to make this an annual opportunity. These classes will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the CSKT IT Training Room in the basement of the old Tribal Complex. Register with Janet Camel at [email protected] or Kyle Hendrickx at [email protected]. Space is limited; RSVP early. Computers for training are provided. The schedule follows:

• January 7 – PC Fundamentals & Windows 7 & 10 • January 14 – Basic Word Processing • January 21 – Navigating the Internet & E-mail • January 28 – Excel Spreadsheet I

Adult Education Programs 1. North Lake County Public Library

North Lake County Public Library provides a welcoming, contemporary center of literacy and lifelong learning for all users. On occasion, they offer free computer classes. More information at http://northlakecountylibrary.org/default.html

The following library and schools may or may not provide computer literacy training; however, they do offer adult education classes that may include computer literacy training.

2. Ronan Library District The Ronan Library District is a small rural library that is located in Western Montana. Ronan is located 55 miles north of Missoula on Highway 93. The Ronan Library District caters to the community of Ronan and the surrounding areas.

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More information at http://ronanlibrary.org 3. Polson School District

Our Mission is to partner with families and the community; provide a safe learning environment; and prepare students to succeed in a changing world. More information at http://gateway.polson.k12.mt.us/services.cfm?subpage=253710

4. Ronan – Pablo School District Ronan School District provides learning opportunities for adults who want to learn a new skill, explore a new interest area, or enrich their personal or professional lives. Classes are open to all adults in Ronan and surrounding communities. We hope you will find something that interests you! More information at https://sites.google.com/a/ronank12.edu/ronan-adult-education

5. St. Ignatius Schools Continuing a long-standing legacy of educational excellence, St Ignatius Public Schools serves the community of St Ignatius Montana: a rural school district that strives for rigorous academic standards and achievement, and family-friendly community values. More information at http://web.stignatiusschools.org/

6. Arlee Schools K-12 Arlee Schools are located in the beautiful Jocko Valley, 17 miles north of Missoula. Our school community has much to offer from Kindergarten through High School. You will enjoy seeing examples of the many educational programs in the Elementary School. In the Junior High School, the students not only have a more intense educational curriculum, but are active in extracurricular activities. The High School offers hundreds of opportunities to take many classes and electives. Students excel academically, as well as being avidly involved in after-school activities. We invite you to join in supporting our students, teachers and staff in their quest for a better Arlee community. Come to our many events, read the newsletter, and pass on to others our pride in Arlee Schools. http://www.arlee.k12.mt.us/site/default.aspx?PageID=1

7. Hot Springs School District 14-J http://hotspringsschools.schoolwires.net/site/default.aspx?PageID=1

HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY CERTIFICATE TRAINING (formerly GED) Kicking Horse Job Corps Center Unless noted otherwise, a student must be 16-24 years old to attend Job Corps. If disabled, a student can be older. Training and Room and Board are at no cost. Any major medical costs are the responsibility of the student. The following requirements must be met in order to obtain a High School Equivalency (HiSET) Certificate:

• Out-of-state students can begin testing 45 days after entering Job Corps. • In-state students can begin testing 30 days after entering Job Corps. • No student can complete the HiSET certification until they’ve been in Job Corps for at least 60

days. • Students must be in the “TABE” test pool with a TABE score of 566 in Reading or Math.

http://ronanlibrary.org/

http://gateway.polson.k12.mt.us/services.cfm?subpage=253710

https://sites.google.com/a/ronank12.edu/ronan-adult-education

http://web.stignatiusschools.org/

http://www.arlee.k12.mt.us/site/default.aspx?PageID=1

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Salish Kootenai College Department of Academic Success Anyone interested in taking the High School Equivalency Test or “HiSET”, must first attend orientation which is held on Wednesdays, at 2 p.m., at the Salish Kootenai College Department of Academic Success in Building #58, across from the Big Knife Building. Following orientation, an individual will take the TABE Assessment which measures basic skills in Math, Reading, and Language. This test is free of charge and given every Monday, at 11:30 a.m., and Wednesdays at 9 a.m., in the same location as orientation. After taking the TABE test, the individual will attend an appointment. If a student is 16-18 years of age, they must bring in a school letter with their last date of attendance BEFORE obtaining an appointment. The appointment is to evaluate the score of their TABE test, and to better understand the goals and study methods of the individual. Study options will be presented for further academic advancement. After completing the first three steps and turned in all necessary paperwork, the individual will be officially enrolled into the program. The individual will then work on areas that need improvement with the options of either attending class, working on study materials at home, using the distance-learning program, or making use of the programs in the department’s computer lab. If the individual chooses to enroll in the program they will have an opportunity for a scholarship directed towards the HiSET. When improvement has been made, they will schedule an appointment for a Post-TABE test. If the individual’s test was in a D or an A level, they scored a 575 or higher, and do not have any minuses, then they will be invited to HiSET Test Preparation. The final part is to take the Official High School Equivalency Test, which has a cost of $50 unless enrolled into the program and receiving a Springboard Scholarship. The HiSET test is offered two times a month. The testing dates include the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month, except December. December test dates will be scheduled on the 1st and 2nd Saturday of the month. For further information contact the SKC Department of Academic Success at (406) 275-4986 or (406) 275-4868.

CSKT DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DHRD) WORK PROGRAMS

Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA) This Program provides assistance to participants in obtaining the necessary training to gain the skills to find employment. This is accomplished through work experience, work support and on-the-job training (OJT). Eligibility – Must be a member of any federally recognized tribe or a 1st generation CSKT descendant, and live on the Reservation. Sustainable – Funded annually and is part of the 477 programs.

Native Employment Works (NEW) This Program provides work support to those in the WIOA and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families


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(TANF) work experience programs. Eligibility – Must be enrolled in the WIOA or TANF programs and live on the Reservation. Sustainable – Funded annually through the 477 programs.

Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) The Summer Youth Employment Program assists low-income, disadvantaged youth (between 14 and 21 years of age) with employment. Eligibility – Must be an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe, live on the Reservation, and meet poverty guidelines. Sustainable – Funded annually thru the 477 programs.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Provides an assistance check for those low income families that qualify. Services include: mentoring classes, driver’s license classes, transportation assistance, case management, employment referral and work experience, child care, referrals to Sylvia’s Store, and referrals to HiSET programs (and pays test costs). Eligibility – If there is a CSKT Tribal member living in the home, then the whole family is eligible for services. Income based; must live on Reservation. Sustainable – Annually funded thru the Federal Funding Agreement.

Vocational Rehabilitation (Voc-Rehab) Provides consumer driven training and work experience to Tribal members with disabilities. The goal is permanent employment for those that want to return to work. Employment does not have to be full time. Eligibility – CSKT members who live on the Flathead Reservation. Sustainable -- This is a discretionary grant. The grant ends 9/30/15 and we have applied for another 5-year grant. CSKT has been a recipient for 25 years.

JOB SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAMS

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act • The primary focus of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is to assist job

seekers in gaining employment through partnerships between employment and training organizations that coordinate services through local Workforce Centers (Job Service).

• As a federally funded program designed to increase occupational skill levels of participants, and to improve the quality of the workforce, WIOA training programs are designed to prepare eligible adults for productive employment. Services are tailored to meet the specific needs of the individual and the employer.

• WIOA programs are eligibility-based, and are not entitlement programs. Participants must apply for the program. If training is not an option, the participant may still receive basic employment services through Workforce Centers, such as resume preparation, interviewing skills and job referrals. WIOA may assist with education, training, or on-the-job training. Services provided are dependent upon the needs of each individual and are determined by the case manager and the participant.

• WIOA serves three populations based on a priority of service directive: • Adult—an adult is defined as an individual over the age of 18 who is unemployed or


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underemployed, low income and/or receiving public assistance, and in need of additional assistance to enter sustainable employment.

• Dislocated Worker—A dislocated worker is defined as an individual who has been separated from their place of employment through no fault of their own, such as a lay-off or plant closure, and is unlikely to return to the occupation or the workforce without additional training or assistance.

• Youth -- The WIOA Youth Program provides services to youth ages 14-21. The main thrust of the Youth Program is to increase the focus on longer-term academic and occupational learning opportunities and provide long-term comprehensive service strategies. Youth services are provided to in-school or out-of-school youth ages 14-21. An individual must be low income and meet at least one of the defined barriers to employment. Call Job Service at 883-7880 or John Danielson at 758-6221 for more information.

Suitability for any of these programs is based on whether the case manager feels that WIOA can provide the necessary services to address an individual’s barriers, and whether the candidate appears to be motivated and dedicated to fully participating with WIA requirements. Contact your local Job Service office for more information or an appointment. More information can be found at http://wsd.dli.mt.gov/wia/default.asp

Incumbent Worker Training The Incumbent Worker Training program is a competitive grant program that provides grant funding to help eligible Montana small businesses purchase training for their existing (incumbent) workers. It also helps preserve existing jobs for Montana residents. Training can be customized to meet specific needs. Application and authorization must be obtained PRIOR to any training. Qualifying Businesses

• In operation in Montana at least one year • No more than 20 employees per location, and no more than 50 statewide • An existing client of one of the three following economic development partners: Business

Expansion and Retention (BEAR), Montana Manufacturing Extension Center (MMEC), or Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

• Must be registered with the Montana Secretary of State’s Office as a(n): Association, Corporation, LLC, Partnership, or Sole Proprietor. * Some exceptions apply.

Which Employees Qualify? • Permanent employees must work at least 20 hours a week on average and have completed their

probationary period to qualify for grant funding.

Types of Training that may qualify: • Training must be skill-based or result in a certificate or accreditation and improve productivity,

efficiency, or wages in the worker’s existing job. • Training should be short-term and the business must have a demonstrated need for the training

as a way to remain competitive in their industry or the economy.

Costs that May Qualify for Reimbursement:

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Grant funding may reimburse all or part of the costs of training eligible employees. Reimbursable expenses include: • Tuition, registration, fees, and required materials. Asset purchases are not eligible. • Transportation, if required to attend training such as mileage or airfare. • Lodging, if required to attend training.

For more information visit http://wsd.dli.mt.gov/service/iwt.asp

OTHER APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS

Montana Department of Labor & Industry: Registered Apprenticeship & Training Program Through a registered apprenticeship program, employers can access professional assistance to train Montana workers to become highly skilled in their occupational trade or craft. With hundreds of apprentice-able occupations, there is a career path for nearly everyone.

• Registered apprenticeship is a training system that produces highly skilled workers to meet the demands of employers competing in a global economy. Registered apprenticeship training includes both supervised on-the-job training (OJT) through real work experience and related technical instruction in the classroom. Business, Labor, Education and Government work in cooperation to deliver structured progressive instruction programs designed to develop high-quality, skilled and employable workers.

• The Montana Apprenticeship Program assists in setting up structured yet flexible training programs recognized by federal and industry standards designed to meet the specific needs of Montana employers. Apprenticeship Programs can be sponsored by employers, employer associations, or labor/management groups (JATC’s) that can hire and train in a real world working situation.

• Any existing employee or new hire can become an Apprentice as long as they: o Have their high school diploma or GED (or High School Equivalency Certificate) o Are at least 18 years of age o Are committed to furthering their education, both in the classroom and on the job o Are physically capable of performing the work required by the occupation

For more information see Appendix A or Contact: Montana Department of Labor and Industry Apprenticeship & Training Program P.O. Box 1728 Helena, MT 59624-1728 Phone: (406) 444-3998 or 444-0839 Fax: (406) 444-3037 www.apprenticeship.mt.gov http://wsd.dli.mt.gov/apprenticeship/ - General Interest Apprenticeship Information http://exploreapprenticeship.mt.gov/ - Directed to Middle School and High School Students and

Counselors

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http://wsd.dli.mt.gov/apprenticeship/

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Montana State Sheet Metal Workers Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC)

• The Sheet Metal Worker's Training Center of Montana JATC brings people together from within the state of Montana with the common goal of becoming the best Sheet Metal trades people in the state. It is committed to providing the best training possible to union brothers and sisters to enable them to provide signatory contractors with the most highly skilled trades' people in the sheet metal industry. It is their obligation to pass on the knowledge and skills of the trade to ensure enduring growth and prosperity for future generations of brothers and sisters of Local #103.

• A starting wage for a Sheet Metal Worker is $14.15 per hour plus benefits with 5% increases every 6 months to reach current scale of $28.29 per hour. Applications for this program are taken all year. A math and reading test will be given prior to the interview for the program. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, High School Graduate or have a GED, and must possess the aptitudes necessary for acquiring the skills of the trade. Applicants must be physically fit to perform the work of the trade. This program is a $6,400 4-year program.

• For more information visit www.montanasheetmetalapprenticeships.org or call (406) 533-0112.

Welding Training Training availability has yet to be determined at SKC, with work experience opportunities upon completion of the Training. Call Raelyn DuMontier at 675-4800, ext. 4855 for information.

VOCATIONAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Farming/Ranching Training

Lake County Community Development Corporation: Concept to Consumer Business Workshop The Concept to Consumer Business Workshop was created to eliminate any questions or false ideas about starting a food business. The instructor Jan Tusick has a strong background in agriculture, finance and capitalization, networking and marketing. Jan networks with economic development organizations and state agencies statewide to insure her clients are well represented. The workshop covers good manufacturing practices, product development, processing options, business overview, organizational planning, and the marketing plan. For more information about the course and when it is being offered, contact Carol or Lisa at (406) 676-5901.

Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development The Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program awards grants to organizations implementing programs to train beginning farmers and ranchers, including workshops, educational teams, training, and technical assistance throughout the United States. Eligible applicants are collaborative, State, tribal, local, or regionally-based network or partnership of public or private entities, including state cooperative extension service; community-based and nongovernmental organization; college or university (including institutions awarding associate degrees); or any other appropriate organization providing service to beginning farmers and ranchers. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/newfarmers.

http://www.montanasheetmetalapprenticeships.org/

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Forestry Training

Forest Engineering Inc. Forest Engineering Inc. offers a wide variety of training for people involved in the areas of planning, engineering, and the operation of harvesting systems. This training is in the form of workshops and actual on-the-ground instruction. They provide classroom training in the topics of harvest systems selection and application, harvest planning, road design, and cost control techniques. These workshops are offered to the general forest community as scheduled and to our clients in-house to meet their individualized needs. Forest Engineering Inc. also has an intense field training program. Forestry and engineering crews are trained in the layout of harvest areas and in road location. Logging crews are trained in a wide variety of techniques, including setting up and using equipment, rigging trees, splicing, and safety. For more information, visit http://forestengineer.com/html/training.html.

Kicking Horse Job Corps Center Training Programs Kicking Horse Job Corps Center has immediate openings available for students from ages of 16-24. The following career technical training is offered. (Please note: All time frames are based on full-time students. Those who are also in academics may take longer. Due to availability of Work-Based learning sites, students may complete up to six weeks of Work-Based Learning. Academics include the opportunity to earn a GED/HiSET, high school diploma and college credits through Salish Kootenai College. Students will receive training, living allowance, some medical, transportation, living quarters, child care allotments, job placement assistance and transitional pay up to $1,000 upon graduation. To be eligible, students must be 16-24 years of age (the upper age is waved for individuals with disabilities) and qualify as low income. Successful graduates of our programs may be eligible for placement into an apprenticeship program with the Local Ironworkers Union, International Laborers, Carpenters or Operators Unions. In addition to encouraging students to attend advanced career training programs at other Job Corps Centers after completion of their career technical training program, students are also encouraged to take the ASVAB and enlist in the Armed Forces if they desire. Center staff members assist students interested in attending colleges or universities with their school applications and financial aid applications. CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT: This is a state certification which can be transferred to any state. Students must have a minimum score of 540 on the Reading TABE test to be enrolled in this program. Students also earn Health Provider CPR/First Aid (Infant and Adult) certification. Other optional certifications include HIV/AIDS & HIPPA. Students will learn the following: introduction into the health care system; general safety; communication and observation skills; infection control; basic medical terminology; basic anatomy and physiology; ethics, rights of individuals, and health care provider responsibilities; role and responsibilities of a nursing assistant; basic human needs; aging and disease process (birth to death); problems of aging and disease; standard precautions, OSHA Standards, Isolation procedures; creating and maintaining a safe environment; emergency procedures; admitting, transferring and discharging individuals; positioning the individual; moving the individual; bed making; activities of daily living (ADL’s); dietary needs and fluids; elimination; intake, output, and recording; height and weight; vital signs; assisting with a physical exam; common disorders by body systems; mental illness, confusion, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease; modifying client behavior; promoting self-care; exercise and related caution; prosthetic and assistive devices; skin integrity; special care skills;

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death and dying; roles and responsibilities of a Home Health Aide; safety and body mechanics for home health care; planning meals and food shopping for clients; food preparation, storage, and cooking safety; the client’s environment; handling the client’s money; stress management; and industry vocabulary. Clinical/hands-on training is provided on and off campus at the KHJCC Health & Wellness Clinic, Tribal Health & Human Services, Mountain View Care Center, Mission Mountain Enterprises and American Red Cross. After completing certification in this area students are encouraged to apply for advanced training for LPN at Cassadaga Job Corps in New York. CULINARY ARTS: Graduates will earn First Aid/CPR, Food Handler, and ServSafe Starter Employee Guide certificates. Students will receive training in introduction to the Food Safety, Basic Culinary and Food Service Vocabulary, Culinary Math and Measurements, Common Ingredients, Nutrition, Introduction to Sustainability, Organization and Time Management, Front-of-the-House, Tools and Equipment, Basic Knife Skills, Utility Station Kitchen, Steward, Recipe Basics, Menu Basics, Basic Kitchen Economics, Basic Cooking Principles, Breakfast, Salads, Dressing and Sandwiches (Pantry), Stocks, Sauces, Soups, Hot Station Preparation and production, Plating, and Bakeshop. The Serve Safe Food Protection Manager Certification is optional. Graduates have the opportunity to go on to one of Job Corps’ Advanced Culinary Arts Programs. DENTAL ASSISTANT: This program is offered in partnership with Salish Kootenai College and is accredited through the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation. Students must have a GED/HiSET or high school diploma and a 10.0 reading level on the TABE test to be enrolled in this program. CPR training is mandatory in this program. The college has state of the art dental equipment including digital x-rays. Students attend classes to prepare them to become professional dental assistants and have the opportunity to work on actual patients with a dentist present throughout the program. Students learn everything they need to know in preparation for the workplace. This includes learning all governmental requirements concerning disease transmission and infection control procedures. Some of the wide range of services in which students are prepared include: basic medical and dental terminology; basic anatomy and physiology; safety; vital signs; communication, observation skills and psychology in the dental office; administrative dental assisting; infection control; ethics/confidentiality; introduction to the dental profession; head and neck anatomy; oral anatomy; microbiology; oral pathology; oral health and nutrition; applied drugs and pain control; radiology; chairside assisting basics; restorative materials and cements; impression material and lab procedures; preventative dentistry; and dental specialties. Other optional certifications include HIV/AIDs and HIPPA training. The following options are available: 1. TAR (Training Achievement Record) Completer or Kicking Horse Job Corps Graduate.1 This student has completed the tasks established by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and is considered “trained” to work as a dental assistant. Each duty or task listed on the TAR is linked to a dental assisting class. When a student completes that class, the task on the TAR is marked off as being completed. This student is eligible to register for the following classes to satisfy the TAR and DOL requirements:

• DATD 100 - Infection Control • DATD 110 - Beginning Chairside Assisting • DATD 112 -Chairside Related Theory I • DATD 113 -Chairside Related Theory I Lab • DATD 118 -Dental Anatomy • DATD 120 -Intermediate Chairside Assisting

1 The only option for a non-Tribal, out-of-state student.


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• DATD 122 -Chairside Related Theory II • DATD 124 -Dental Radiography I • DATD 126 -Restorative Dental Techniques I • DATD 128 -Dental Specialties

2. Certificate of Completion from Salish Kootenai College. This option is available to enrolled Tribal members and residents of Montana. A student must complete the previously listed classes plus the following classes.

• DATD 130 -Advanced Chairside Assisting • DATD 133 -Dental Radiography II • PSYC 110 -Into to Psychology • NASD 109 -Native American Contributions

o Or • NASD 110 -History of Indians in the U.S. • DATD 136 -Restorative Dental Techniques II • DATD 140 -Clinical Externship • DATD 138 -Office Management • CAPP 100 -Computer Literacy • GNSD 102 -Skills for College Success

3. A.A.S. Degree from Salish Kootenai College. This option is available to enrolled Tribal members only. A student must complete the Certificate of Completion requirements plus the following classes.

• DATD 150 -Dental Service Learning • ENGL 101 -English Composition I • ENGL 202 -English Composition II • NASD 101 -History of Indians • SPCH 100 -Basic Communications • HMNT 101 -Introduction to Humanities • MATH 100 -College Algebra • FA -Elective • Math/Science -Elective • Social Science -Elective • EXP/Art Open -Elective • NAS/FAH -Elective

EQUIPMENT REPAIR: Graduates will receive training in Safety; Communication Skills; Mathematics; Introduction to Hand Tools; Introduction to Power Tools; Identify Fasteners; Fuel Systems; Electrical Systems; Air Intake Systems; Exhaust Systems; Cooling Systems; Diesel Engine; General Shop Skills; and Preventative Maintenance. OSHA Powered Lift Truck Certification and Basic Rigging is optional. Students with driver’s licenses may have the opportunity to earn their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) through Salish Kootenai College. Students are highly encouraged to attend the United Auto Workers (UAW) program at Clearfield Job Corps in Utah or the Advanced Automotive/Diesel program. FACILITIES MAINTENANCE: Graduates will earn First Aid/CPR and OSHA-10 Construction certification. Students study the NCCER Core Curriculum, Safety and Environment Practices, Introduction to


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Environmental Awareness and Green Building, Introduction to Construction Math, Introduction to Hand Tools, Introduction to Power Tools, Introduction to Blueprints, Carpentry Math, Concrete and Masonry Maintenance, Surface Finishing and Sealing, Plumbing Maintenance, Electrical Maintenance, Environmental Control Systems, Building Safety Systems, Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance, and Industry Vocabulary. Optional studies include Basic Rigging, Introduction to Cabinetry, Swimming Pool Maintenance, Snow Removal, and Flagger/Traffic Control. HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATION: Graduates earn First Aid/CPR and OSHA-10 Construction certifications. Students are required to be proficient on three pieces of heavy equipment: the Loader, Backhoe and Dozer. Additionally, students will have basic operating skills on the Grader, Scraper, Road Roller and Forklift. Skills taught are the basic requirements needed to be successful in the construction workforce, including Safety, Introduction to Heavy Equipment Operations, Introduction to Earthmoving, pre-start and shut down procedures, daily maintenance, explaining control functions and performing coordinated control operations, being able to follow equipment work patterns and operate equipment safely, demonstrating machine setup and safe operation, and required tasks that are machine specific. Also covered: Basic Math pertaining to the construction trade, Introduction to Hand Tools and Power Tools, Blueprints, Basic Rigging, basic grade reading, setting and staking. OSHA Powered Lift Truck Certification and Flagger/Traffic Control are optional. Operators with driver’s licenses may have the opportunity to earn their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) through Salish Kootenai College. For more information, contact Donna J. Mitchell (406) 644-2217 ext. 6306 PHARMACY TECHNICIAN: Students earn credentials in First Aid/CPR, Certified Pharmacy Technician, HIV/AIDS and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA). Students must have a minimum score of 540 on the Reading and Math TABE test to be enrolled in this program, must be at least 17.5 years old to enter the trade (cannot license until 18), and must have a High School Diploma or GED/HiSET (obtained or in the process). Students must have no misdemeanors from theft or drugs and no felonies. Students will learn the following: Beginning as Pharmacy Technician; Basic Pharmacy Math; Payments and Billing; Drugs; Behind the Counter-Prescription Process; Customer Service Within the Retail Pharmacy Setting; Inventory Management; Body Systems, Drugs, and Common Diseases; Hospital Math; Hospital Compounding; Hospital Pharmacy Equipment and Procedures; Pharmacy Administration; and Industry Vocabulary. Hands-on training is provided on and off campus at Tribal Health and Human Services, other local pharmacies and hospitals, as well as the opportunity to do a four week externship in a pharmacy. Time Frame: 6-12 mos. ADVANCED TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES: Advanced training programs are offered at different sites throughout the United States. In order to qualify for these programs, students need to meet age and TABE score requirements, have medical clearance and good behavioral records, and meet other qualifications specific to the trade, such as a driver’s license. In addition they need to have graduated from one of the vocational programs at Kicking Horse listed below: Advanced Culinarian Prerequisite: Culinary Arts Advanced Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Prerequisite: Certified Nurse’s Assistant Advanced Automobile Technician Prerequisite: Equipment Repair/Diesel Mechanic Advanced Electrical Underground Residential Distribution (URD)


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Prerequisite: Facilities Maintenance Advanced Electrical Smart Meter Technician Prerequisite: Facilities Maintenance Advanced Electrical Overhead Line Construction Prerequisite: Facilities Maintenance Advanced HVAC Training Prerequisite: Facilities Maintenance Advanced Solar Photovoltaic (PV) and Thermal System Installer Prerequisite: Facilities Maintenance Advanced Weatherization Technician Prerequisite: Facilities Maintenance Advanced Fire and Wildland Management Prerequisite: Any Vocation completion Advanced Residential Advisor Prerequisite: Any Vocation completion Advanced Forestry Prerequisite: Any Vocation completion Advanced Asphalt Training Prerequisite: Facilities Maintenance Advanced Transportation Union Training Prerequisite: Any Vocation completion For more information, contact the Career Transitions Specialist at: Kicking Horse Job Corps Center 33091 Mollman Pass Trail; Ronan, MT 59864 406-644-2217, Ext 6335

Salish Kootenai College Vocational Training Programs

Highway Construction Training The Highway Construction Training Program (HCT) is designed to provide students with the necessary technical skills, competencies and knowledge to obtain employment as entry-level heavy equipment operators and truck drivers with a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). The HCT Program also includes a flagger certificate course and an introduction to basic surveying techniques The curriculum is arranged for qualified students to meet the growing needs of employers in the highway construction industry, general road construction, and mining and related industries, and in tribal, city, county, and state government road maintenance jobs. Students work in a positive learning environment under the supervision of qualified instructors who guide and advise them in conditions that duplicate actual work sites. Students gain skills and proficiency in areas such as work ethics, job applications, interviewing, verbal and written communication, and related educational skills. Students take one quarter of truck driving and one quarter of heavy equipment operation. During spring quarter, students gain field experience with emphasis in either truck driving or heavy equipment operation.

Dental Assisting Tech. Program The Dental Assisting Technology program at SKC, initiated in 1990, is flexibly designed to meet the needs of non-traditional students. The DAT program trains students to become dental assisting professionals, to become involved citizens, and to be an asset to and compliment the dental health team. Practical


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experience within the dental clinic as well as “externships” within the community, in private dental offices and tribal clinics are integrated within the curriculum. The program may be completed in as little as 11 months or as long as 2 years. Students may enter the program at the beginning of fall, winter, spring, or summer quarters. Upon completion of the Certificate and/or degree, graduates are eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board exam to become a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA). The dental assisting technology program prepares students for entry-level work in the dental profession. Students who graduate from this program may gain employment as general chair side dental assistants, dental hygiene assistants, or as dental assistants in specialty offices. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) examination to become a Certified Dental Assistant.


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ACADEMIC TRAINING

Salish Kootenai College The following information was taken from the Salish Kootenai College website http://www.skc.edu/degree-programs-2/.

Fine Arts Associates of Fine Arts

Business Department Associates of Arts in Business Management Associates of Applied Science in Business Technology Bachelors of Arts in Business Management / Entrepreneurship

Dental Department Certificate of Completion in Dental Assisting Technology Associates of Applied Science in Dental Assisting Technology

Division of Education Associates of Arts in Early Childhood Education Associates of Science in Elementary Education Bachelors of Science in Early Childhood Education Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education Bachelors of Science in Secondary Science Education

Highway Construction Training Dept. Certificate of Completion in Highway Construction Training

I.T & Computer Engineering Dept. Associates of Science in Information Technology Associates of Applied Science in Media Design Bachelors of Science in Computer Engineering Bachelors of Science in Information Technology

Liberal Arts Department Associates of Arts in Liberal Arts

http://www.skc.edu/degree-programs-2/

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Life Science Department Associates of Science in Life Science Bachelors of Science in Life Science

Native American Studies Department Certificate of Completion in Native American Science Associates of Arts in Native American Studies Associates of Arts in Tribal Historic Preservation Bachelors of Arts in Tribal Historic Preservation

Natural Resources Department Associates of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries Associates of Science in Forestry Bachelor of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries Bachelor of Science in Forestry Bachelor of Science in Hydrology

Nursing Department Associates of Science in Nursing Bachelors of Science in Nursing

Office Professions Certificate of Completion in Office Professions Certificate of Completion in Medical Office Clerk Associates of Applied Science in Business Technology

Psychology Department Associates of Arts in Psychology Bachelors of Arts in Psychology

Social Work Associates of Arts in Chemical Dependency Counseling Bachelors of Arts in Social Work

Math Department

Academic Success Department The following describes the certificate and degree programs offered:

Certification of Completion

Highway Construction Training The Highway Construction Training Program (HCT) is a vocational training program described previously in the vocational training section of this document.

Dental Assisting Tech. Program The Dental Assisting Technology program at SKC is a vocational training program described previously in the vocational training section of this document.

http://lifesci.skc.edu/

http://www.skc.edu/degree-programs-2/%20http:/naturalresources.skc.edu

http://nursing.skc.edu/

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Office Professions Program The Office Professions Certificate of Completion prepares students for entry-level employment in general office positions. The curriculum focuses on concepts and skills in the following areas: records management and filing, business math and calculator skills, word processing and spreadsheet applications, customer service skills, and general workplace competencies necessary for office employment. The certificate also requires a 50-hour practicum where students gain real world experience in a local office. In addition to the office courses, students take general education courses as required by certificate programs at Salish Kootenai College.

Native American Studies The Native American Studies Program is committed to studying the historic experience, the contributions, and the contemporary life of the Native Peoples of North America. The principles and values of the People of the Flathead Nation are as vital in modern life as they have been through the millennium. Students will discover an often unreported history while learning about a worldview that contrasts greatly with our modern technocratic, capitalistic society. The curriculum examines the history, language, art, and traditions of the Salish, Kootenai, and Pend d Oreille peoples. Course work also includes North American Indian history, federal policy, and the contemporary issues that shape the lives of Indians in today’s world.

Medical Office Clerk The Medical Office Clerk Certificate of Completion is a one-year, 46-credit certificate which focuses on skills necessary for office employment in healthcare facilities, including Tribal Health, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, etc. Courses specific to the Medical Office include medical terminology, medical legal issues, medical coding and billing, and electronic records in the healthcare field. Employment in in this field is expected to increase both in Montana and nationally.

Associate of Arts

Business Program The Business Management curriculum provides students with the essential business skills and knowledge necessary to achieve success in starting a business and in creating new job opportunities. Students receive experience in creating a business plan and a marketing plan for a new or existing business. Management techniques, accounting practices, and legal requirements are emphasized; written and oral communication skills are developed. The Business Management Department works closely with the business community to coordinate the appropriate skills, knowledge, and experiences to prepare students to become effective entrepreneurs.

Early Childhood Education This program addresses infant and child development and learning methodologies ranging from birth through age eight. The ECE program prepares candidates to teach in early learning settings (Head Start centers, child care facilities, and other settings) that serve young children. The program emphasizes connections with families and communities, promotes developmentally appropriate practices, and strongly supports the integration of culture and language in curriculum and teaching practice. Candidates follow an instructional program and assessment system that is aligned with standards developed by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

Early Childhood Education P-3 With SKC’s new ECE: P-3 program, candidates can earn a license for professional teaching with an


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endorsement in preschool through third grade levels in Montana. As it has become more clear that primary-age students have unique needs in terms of development, classroom management, curriculum, and instructional practice, the state’s Office of Public Instruction recently reconfigured its certification requirements to include a preschool-grade 3 endorsement. Many Montana school districts now support their own public preschool classrooms, and this degree program prepares candidates to meet this need. Although both SKC’s Division of Education and Montana’s OPI will continue to offer the traditional K-8 Elementary endorsement, this new program addresses the specific needs of preschool and early elementary students. Similar to SKC’s Elementary Teacher Education Program, ECE: P-3 candidates’ program of study is aligned with national InTASC Standards with regard to instruction and assessment.

Liberal Arts The Liberal Arts Department offers an enriching two-year program consisting of studies in a variety of academic fields including Social Science, Humanities, Communications, Native American Studies, and Fine Arts. Upon graduating with this degree, a student is better prepared with skills, knowledge, and perspectives needed to successfully enter the work force or transfer into a bachelor’s degree program for further studies.The Liberal Arts faculty believes that a good education empowers people, and that empowered individuals promote positive social change. We provide opportunities for our students to acquire academic skills paired with increased self-awareness. The department offers a variety of courses designed to create well-rounded learners and communicators, while sparking imagination, creativity, and curiosity. The faculty is also strongly committed to integrating Native American history, culture, and viewpoints into all classes and to providing tools for students to enhance and strengthen their Native American communities today and in the future. Liberal Arts majors graduate with a better understanding of themselves, their communities, and the world.

Native American Studies The Native American Studies Program is committed to studying the historic experience, the contributions, and the contemporary life of the Native Peoples of North America. The principles and values of the People of the Flathead Nation are as vital in modern life as they have been through the millennium. Students will discover an often unreported history while learning about a worldview that contrasts greatly with our modern technocratic, capitalistic society. The curriculum examines the history, language, art, and traditions of the Salish, Kootenai, and Pend d Oreille peoples. Course work also includes North American Indian history, federal policy, and the contemporary issues that shape the lives of Indians in today’s world.

Fine Arts The SKC Art Department, embedded in an indigenous worldview, provides a solid foundation for students desiring to pursue a career in Fine Arts. The diversity of this unique program, with its rich cultural foundation and nationally and internationally recognized faculty, provides one of the most dynamic Native American and Studio Arts facilities in Montana. The Fine Arts Degree at Salish Kootenai College will provide a quality professional post-secondary art experience in fundamental skill development, appreciation, and creation of art in various art media. Students will have the ability to develop their creative ideas into quality art forms, as they increase their technical and conceptual expertise. The traditional Native American Art classes will also provide students with the knowledge and techniques Â for building skills that will allow them to produce original art items, while promoting and encouraging the preservation of our rich Salish and Kootenai Traditional Arts.

Psychology The SKC Psychology department offers two degrees, the Associate of Arts degree and the Bachelor of


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Arts degree. These programs are offered in a 2-and-2-degree format. This means that students first complete the two-year Associate of Arts degree, followed by the Bachelor of Arts program for two more years. A student may stop after earning the A.A. or may go on to a variety of other Bachelor degree programs, at SKC or elsewhere.

Chemical Dependency Counseling The two-year Chemical Dependency Counseling Program is designed to prepare students for employment as chemical dependency counselors both on and off the Flathead Indian Reservation. The CDAR (Chemical Dependency/Addictions Recovery) courses assist students in developing competencies in the professional, legal, ethical, and cultural aspects of chemical dependency counseling, including clinical evaluation, treatment planning, documentation, referral, service coordination, counseling, client and community education, and professional ethical responsibility. The courses meet all the academic requirements for the State of Montana Licensed Addiction Counselor certification and align with the Addiction Counseling Competencies that are delineated in the Technical Assistance Publication Series #21. (DPHHS publication No. (SMA) 06-4171. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2006.)

Tribal Historic Preservation The Tribal Historic Preservation major is designed to train resourceful, skilled, multi-disciplinary preservationists and promote the leadership of tribal people and governments in cultural resource management. The curriculum is grounded in a unique combination of Native American Studies, History, Anthropology, Natural Resources, Museum Studies and Native Language Studies. The Tribal Historic Preservation Program emphasizes the ways in which indigenous groups, archaeologists and museums have successfully integrated Native philosophies and principles into preservation programs and includes approaches to consultation, interpretation and representation, field techniques and archaeological methods. Students will also learn about a range of historic preservation programs that have fostered mutually beneficial and culturally appropriate collaborative research while empowering and contributing to Native communities and institution.

Media Design The Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Media Design prepares students for a career in digital media production with a focus on user experience, marketing, and design. Students will master fundamental art principles, web content management skills, essential digital animation concepts, and foundations of multimedia content development to effectively create engaging client-focused multimedia applications.

Associate of Science

Elementary Education SKC’s Elementary Education Program was developed in response to a need for increased Native American teacher representation in public schools locally and nationally. Associate’s Degree graduates are prepared to work as paraprofessionals in public school districts, or continue on to receive a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. After meeting specified requirements, students may enroll in the Teacher Education Program (TEP) for third and fourth year courses. Requirements for acceptance into the TEP are outlined in the Elementary Education Student Handbook. The Elementary Education (EE) degree program at SKC is fully approved by the Montana Board of Public Education and the MT Office of Public Instruction and leads to licensure to teach in Kindergarten through grade 8. It is one of nine recognized and accredited elementary teacher


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preparation programs in Montana. The largest of the Division of Education’s degree programs, the Elementary program at SKC attracts many diverse candidates, from many different communities. Our EE program focuses on teacher training that emphasizes constructivist teaching and learning and culturally responsive classroom instruction.

Forestry The Forestry Program at SKC will set you on the path to a career in multiple resource forest management. By learning the basics of plant growth, forest ecology and the principles and practices of sustainable forest management, you will become qualified for a job with a tribal, state or federal forest resource management agency. SKC’s Forestry Program is one of the only ones in the country that emphasizes the relationship between the forest, tribal sovereignty and cultural preservation. A two-plus-two program, the Forestry Program offers a two-year Associate of Science degree that will provide you with the skills needed to be a forestry technician. After completing the two-year degree, you can continue on for a Bachelor of Science in Forestry degree that gives you the knowledge necessary to begin a career as a professional forester or to enter into graduate school.

Hydrology The hydrology program provides the opportunity for interdisciplinary study of physical, chemical, and biological water resources and their management. Students will gain theoretical, conceptual, computational, and practical knowledge/experiences in qualifying, monitoring, quantifying, and managing today’s water resource challenges with particular emphasis on facing Tribal lands. Completion of the Associate of Science Degree will provide the student with the necessary skills to work as a hydrology -water quality or geo -technician within the Reservation area, the U.S. Forest Service, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Bureau of Reclamation, the United States Geological Society, and other earth science disciplines. The Bachelor’s Degree program provides students with a broad-based theoretical and technological understanding of environmental and physical sciences and prepares students to design and direct research programs related to water resources. Graduates of the Bachelor Degree program are prepared to continue their education in graduate school or obtain employment as managers or directors of programs in industry, local, state, federal and tribal programs.

Information Technology The Associate and Bachelor of Science degrees in Information Technology (IT) provide students with broad and versatile skills to solve a wide range of problems in the field. The core of the curriculum introduces students to the fundamentals of IT with a focus on databases, networking, information security, and operating systems. Students will learn how to handle current and future IT business needs. Upper level courses prepare students to design, implement, and administer a complete IT infrastructure. Both IT programs prepare students for industry standard certifications, such as those from Cisco, Linux, Microsoft, and CompTIA.

Life Science The Department of Life Sciences at SKC supports students who are interested in health and science related careers such as pharmacy, nursing, medical, molecular biology, genetics, ecology, chemistry, microbiology, mathematics, physics, and biological systems.

Nursing Program Welcome to the Nursing Department at Salish Kootenai College. This program was founded upon the ideal of educating nurses to serve diverse populations in rural settings. Our small class sizes and unique clinical settings prepare our graduates for the challenges of these locations. Our program embraces the Native American culture and prepares our graduates to be able to provide culturally


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competent care. The faculty and staff of this department are focused on the success of our students. A large amount of resources are directed at supporting our students to be successful in the nursing program and ultimately passing the NCLEX licensing exam that allows them to become licensed Registered Nurses. We also offer the RN completion program, which enables our students to complete their education and obtain a baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN). From this point many students continue on to complete graduate degrees in nursing and other fields.

Wildlife and Fisheries The Wildlife and Fisheries curriculum provides the opportunity to study the biology, ecology, management and conservation of wildlife, fish and their habitats. In this program students may choose to emphasize in wildlife or fisheries based on choice of electives. Students will gain a basic and technical understanding of biology, ecology and natural resource management issues at the two-year level. Students that proceed on to the 4-year degree will achieve a greater theoretical and conceptual understanding of biology, ecology, management and research. Students completing the bachelor’s degree are required to complete an undergraduate senior thesis that demonstrates the knowledge they have gained in their undergraduate education. Upon completion of the Bachelor’s degree, students are prepared for a variety of natural resource careers or for graduate school.

Associate of Applied Science

Business Technology Graduates of the Business Technology AAS degree will be prepared for employment in entry-level business positions such as Accounting Technicians, Computer Applications Specialists or General Supervisors. In addition, they would be prepared for advanced office positions including Administrative Assistants, Office Managers or Executive Secretaries. These positions are expected to increase in demand over the next five-year period both in Montana and nationally.

Dental Assisting Tech The Dental Assisting Technology program at SKC, initiated in 1990, is flexibly designed to meet the needs of non-traditional students. The DAT program trains students to become dental assisting professionals, to become involved citizens, and to be an asset to and compliment the dental health team. Practical experience within the dental clinic as well as “externships” within the community, in private dental offices and tribal clinics are integrated within the curriculum. The program may be completed in as little as 11 months or as long as 2 years. Students may enter the program at the beginning of fall, winter, spring, or summer quarters. Upon completion of the Certificate and/or degree, graduates are eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board exam to become a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA).

Bachelor of Arts

Business Program The Business Management curriculum provides students with the essential business skills and knowledge necessary to achieve success in starting a business and in creating new job opportunities. Students receive experience in creating a business plan and a marketing plan for a new or existing business. Management techniques, accounting practices, and legal requirements are emphasized; written and oral communication skills are developed. The Business Management Department works closely with the business community to coordinate the appropriate skills, knowledge, and experiences to prepare students to become effective entrepreneurs.


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Psychology The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology will prepare you for graduate school in psychology, counseling, research or other fields, if you want to continue your education. If you want to find work with your Bachelor’s degree, you may enter the Mental Health field or any other field that requires knowledge of human behavior. The Psychology program will challenge you to practice well-developed skills in writing and communication, and these are emphasized from the beginning.

Social Work The mission of the Bachelor of Social Work Program is to prepare students for generalist social work practice with diverse populations and to cultivate community leaders who will implement humane social policies, services, and programs that restore social and economic justice for at-risk children and their families. The cornerstone of the program is commitment to personal and community well being and the cultural integrity of Native American communities. The BSW curriculum has been developed according to the educational standards established by the Council on Social Work Education and is based on a solid liberal arts foundation that emphasizes cultural understanding, critical thinking, communication, and citizenship. The upper-level Social Work courses provide a sound knowledge base for social work practice; promote growth in self-awareness, cultural competence, and professional ethics; and prepare students for graduate-level social work education. Supervised field experience in either tribal or non-tribal social service agencies is an integral part of the program.

Tribal Historic Preservation The Tribal Historic Preservation major is designed to train resourceful, skilled, multi-disciplinary preservationists and promote the leadership of tribal people and governments in cultural resource management. The curriculum is grounded in a unique combination of Native American Studies, History, Anthropology, Natural Resources, Museum Studies and Native Language Studies. The Tribal Historic Preservation Program emphasizes the ways in which indigenous groups, archaeologists and museums have successfully integrated Native philosophies and principles into preservation programs and includes approaches to consultation, interpretation and representation, field techniques and archaeological methods. Students will also learn about a range of historic preservation programs that have fostered mutually beneficial and culturally appropriate collaborative research while empowering and contributing to Native communities and institution.

Bachelor of Science

Computer Engineering The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering degree program prepares students for employment as computer engineers. Computer engineering is the science and technology of the design, construction, implementation, and maintenance of software and hardware components of modern computing systems and computer controlled equipment. Computing systems are components of a wide range of products such as fuel injection systems in vehicles, medical devices such as x-ray machines, communication devices such as cell phones, and household devices such as alarm systems and washing machines. Designing computing systems and computing components of products, developing and testing their prototypes, and bringing them to market are examples of what computer engineers do. Students interested in another area of engineering such as civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering can begin their engineering education at SKC and transfer later to another college or university offering baccalaureate degrees in these other specialties. Students interested in pursuing this transfer option should consult with an engineering program advisor for assistance in selecting a logical sequence of


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courses to take in preparation for transfer.

Early Childhood Education This program addresses infant and child development and learning methodologies ranging from birth through age eight. The ECE program prepares candidates to teach in early learning settings (Head Start centers, child care facilities, and other settings) that serve young children. The program emphasizes connections with families and communities, promotes developmentally appropriate practices, and strongly supports the integration of culture and language in curriculum and teaching practice. Candidates follow an instructional program and assessment system that is aligned with standards developed by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

Early Childhood Education P-3 With SKC’s new ECE: P-3 program, candidates can earn a license for professional teaching with an endorsement in preschool through third grade levels in Montana. As it has become more clear that primary-age students have unique needs in terms of development, classroom management, curriculum, and instructional practice, the state’s Office of Public Instruction recently reconfigured its certification requirements to include a preschool-grade 3 endorsement. Many Montana school districts now support their own public preschool classrooms, and this degree program prepares candidates to meet this need. Although both SKC’s Division of Education and Montana’s OPI will continue to offer the traditional K-8 Elementary endorsement, this new program addresses the specific needs of preschool and early elementary students. Similar to SKC’s Elementary Teacher Education Program, ECE: P-3 candidates’ program of study is aligned with national InTASC Standards with regard to instruction and assessment.

Elementary Education SKC’s Elementary Education Program was developed in response to a need for increased Native American teacher representation in public schools locally and nationally. Associate’s Degree graduates are prepared to work as paraprofessionals in public school districts, or continue on to receive a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. After meeting specified requirements, students may enroll in the Teacher Education Program (TEP) for third and fourth year courses. Requirements for acceptance into the TEP are outlined in the Elementary Education Student Handbook. The Elementary Education (EE) degree program at SKC is fully approved by the Montana Board of Public Education and the MT Office of Public Instruction and leads to licensure to teach in Kindergarten through grade 8. It is one of nine recognized and accredited elementary teacher preparation programs in Montana. The largest of the Division of Education’s degree programs, the Elementary program at SKC attracts many diverse candidates, from many different communities. Our EE program focuses on teacher training that emphasizes constructivist teaching and learning and culturally responsive classroom instruction.

Secondary Science Education The goal of the Bachelor of Science in Secondary Science Education (BSSE) degree is to prepare graduates for successful careers as science teachers at the middle and high school levels. Graduates of the BSSE will be eligible to apply for licensure as secondary Broadfield Science teachers in the state of Montana. The majority of the BSSE required coursework is in the natural and physical sciences, with additional coursework required in advanced math and education courses, along with the general education course requirements. Graduates of the degree program will meet the state’s academic requirements for highly qualified secondary science teachers, which upon licensure makes them eligible to teach earth science, physics, physical science, biology, chemistry and environmental science in Montana’s secondary schools. The program’s design emphasizes the development of teachers prepared


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to effectively meet the needs of middle and high school learners, particularly rural and American Indian learners. Graduates will have a solid grounding in Western and Native science content and perspectives, as well as knowledge of how to use effective instructional methods for supporting science learners.

Forestry The Forestry Program at SKC will set you on the path to a career in multiple resource forest management. By learning the basics of plant growth, forest ecology and the principles and practices of sustainable forest management, you will become qualified for a job with a tribal, state or federal forest resource management agency. SKC’s Forestry Program is one of the only ones in the country that emphasizes the relationship between the forest, tribal sovereignty and cultural preservation. A two-plus-two program, the Forestry Program offers a two-year Associate of Science degree that will provide you with the skills needed to be a forestry technician. After completing the two-year degree, you can continue on for a Bachelor of Science in Forestry degree that gives you the knowledge necessary to begin a career as a professional forester or to enter into graduate school.

Hydrology The hydrology program provides the opportunity for interdisciplinary study of physical, chemical, and biological water resources and their management. Students will gain theoretical, conceptual, computational, and practical knowledge/experiences in qualifying, monitoring, quantifying, and managing today’s water resource challenges with particular emphasis on facing Tribal lands. Completion of the Associate of Science Degree will provide the student with the necessary skills to work as a hydrology -water quality or geo -technician within the Reservation area, the U.S. Forest Service, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Bureau of Reclamation, the United States Geological Society, and other earth science disciplines. The Bachelor’s Degree program provides students with a broad-based theoretical and technological understanding of environmental and physical sciences and prepares students to design and direct research programs related to water resources. Graduates of the Bachelor Degree program are prepared to continue their education in graduate school or obtain employment as managers or directors of programs in industry, local, state, federal and tribal programs.

Information Technology The Associate and Bachelor of Science degrees in Information Technology (IT) provide students with broad and versatile skills to solve a wide range of problems in the field. The core of the curriculum introduces students to the fundamentals of IT with a focus on databases, networking, information security, and operating systems. Students will learn how to handle current and future IT business needs. Upper level courses prepare students to design, implement, and administer a complete IT infrastructure. Both IT programs prepare students for industry standard certifications, such as those from Cisco, Linux, Microsoft, and CompTIA.

Nursing Program Welcome to the Nursing Department at Salish Kootenai College. This program was founded upon the ideal of educating nurses to serve diverse populations in rural settings. Our small class sizes and unique clinical settings prepare our graduates for the challenges of these locations. Our program embraces the Native American culture and prepares our graduates to be able to provide culturally competent care. The faculty and staff of this department are focused on the success of our students. A large amount of resources are directed at supporting our students to be successful in the nursing program and ultimately passing the NCLEX licensing exam that allows them to become licensed Registered Nurses. We also offer the RN completion program, which enables our students to complete their


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education and obtain a baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN). From this point many students continue on to complete graduate degrees in nursing and other fields.

Life Science The Department of Life Sciences at SKC supports students who are interested in health and science related careers such as pharmacy, nursing, medical, molecular biology, genetics, ecology, chemistry, microbiology, mathematics, physics, and biological systems.

Wildlife and Fisheries The Wildlife and Fisheries curriculum provides the opportunity to study the biology, ecology, management and conservation of wildlife, fish and their habitats. In this program students may choose to emphasize in wildlife or fisheries based on choice of electives. Students will gain a basic and technical understanding of biology, ecology and natural resource management issues at the two-year level. Students that proceed on to the 4-year degree will achieve a greater theoretical and conceptual understanding of biology, ecology, management and research. Students completing the bachelor’s degree are required to complete an undergraduate senior thesis that demonstrates the knowledge they have gained in their undergraduate education. Upon completion of the Bachelor’s degree, students are prepared for a variety of natural resource careers or for graduate school. Mailing address: PO Box 70 Pablo, MT 59855

MISCELLANEOUS TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Homebuyer and Maintenance Training

Salish Kootenai Housing Authority: Home Maintenance Class Salish Kootenai Housing Authority hosts a free home maintenance class which is focused on educating anyone that is interested in learning about how to fix a leaking faucet, fix a screen window, change filters in a furnace, repair holes in walls, unclog toilets, how to properly use a fire extinguisher, home insurance, and the costs of maintaining a home. For more information, call (406) 675-4491 ext. 1517

Flathead Finance Program & Salish Kootenai Housing Authority: Home Ownership Education Class The Flathead Finance Program & Salish Kootenai Housing Authority hosts a free home ownership education class which is open to everyone interested in homeownership, refinancing, remodeling, and building a dream home. The class is a certified class so in order to receive a certificate the person must be in attendance all day. For more information, call (406) 675-4491 ext. 1517

Contact SKC Physical address: 58138 US Hwy 93 Pablo, MT 59855

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Montana Code School Montana Code School is a 12-week intensive course offered at the University of Montana—Missoula that creates junior computer programmers. The school provides active learning in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and teaches students to develop and build dynamic web applications. Benefits include:

• Immersion in computer programming • Networking with local and state businesses • Learning from local programming mentors and skilled instructors • Increased wage earning potential • Learning client-side communication skills

Montana Code School does not require its participants to have any prior experience writing code – although experienced developers will receive advanced learning opportunities! Should an individual decide to attend a Montana Code School session, the person will be required to complete roughly 40-60 hours of online pre-work intended to let them hit the ground running on day one.

Tuition is $8,000, but $4,000 scholarship opportunities are available from the school for low-income students, veterans and Native Americans. For more information contact: montanacodeschool.com. Contact the Tribal Education Department directly for possible, additional Tribal scholarships.

Montana Office of Tourism: Tourism Development Program Customer Service Training The Montana Office of Tourism and their Tourism Development Program provides a fast-paced customer service and tourism training program which is custom designed for Montana hospitality providers. Their focused on advanced questioning techniques which will help engage and guide visitors, probe for more information, clarify needs, and lead to productive relationships with customers. Representatives of local convenience stores, lodging properties, visitor information centers, museums, outfitters, restaurants, business owners, managers, front-line staff, and any business greeting customers are encouraged to sign up and attend. For more information, visit http://montanasuperhost.com/

Work $mart Workshop The focus of the Work $mart Workshop is to help answer what the Gender Wage Gap is as well as how and why it happens. The workshop is based around raising awareness while teaching wage negotiation skills to women, specifically, how to be objective, persuasive and strategic. For more information contact Erin Krantz, Lake County Job Service, (406) 883-7881

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Community Action Partnership 110 Main St, Suite 9; PO Box 132 Polson, MT 59860 (406) 883-3470

CAP is a community based, private, non-profit organization serving Lake, Lincoln, Sanders, and Flathead Counties. CAP provides services that help promote self-sufficiency for low-income individuals and families. CAP … provides services such as job skills training, supportive services, job development, energy assistance, rental assistance, weatherization and first time homeowner and home rehab loans. All aspects of a client’s life are addressed, including housing, budgeting, medical, job training and education, which will eventually lead to independence.

Department of Academic Success Salish Kootenai College PO Box 70 58138 US Hwy 93 Pablo, MT 59855 (406) 275-4800 or (406) 275-4792

The SKC Department of Academic Success’ (DAS) mission is to help students and community members achieve academic success, progress toward the attainment of their career goals, and master some of the critical skills needed to be successful in school, work, and life. By employing a comprehensive, holistic, research-based approach, the DAS helps students improve their core academic skills, persist in their course of study, and achieve degrees and credentials.

The DAS coordinates various programs and services to help fulfill this mission, including Adult Basic & Literacy Education, High School Equivalency Test (HISET) Preparation, Developmental Studies Coordination (for students starting college without college-level academic skills), the Academic Improvement Curriculum (for student on financial aid and/or academic suspension), Lifelong Learning (CEU Program), Academic Advising, and Placement

(TABE) Testing.

The TABE measures each student’s skills in reading, English, and mathematics. Incoming SKC students are placed in the correct courses based on these scores. In some cases, prospective SKC students may also need to take an Advanced Placement assessment in English or math to determine correct course placement. Numerous other community partners also refer participants for TABE assessments. The TABE is administered every Monday @ 11:30 am and every Wednesday @ 9:00 am in the Academic Success Building, Room 110. The assessment lasts about 3 hours.

Early Childhood Services Head Start Program 35840 Round Butte Rd. W Ronan, MT 59864 406.676.4509 (O) 406.676.4507 (F) The CSKT Early Childhood Services (Head Start) Program is funded by the American Indian Programs Branch of the Head Start Bureau. The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, who is the grantee agency for the Head Start Program, also contributes generously to the operation of Head Start. Head Start is a child development program for children, primarily from low income families. A percentage of over-income and a percentage of children with disabilities are also enrolled. The Early Childhood Services Head Start Program serves the following communities: Polson, Pablo, Ronan, Mission and Arlee with additional sites located in Elmo and Turtle Lake. The five (5) major components of Head Start are Education, Health, Nutrition, Parent Involvement, and Social Services. EDUCATION: Head Start's educational program is designed to meet each child's individual needs. It also aims to meet the needs of the community it serves and the community’s cultural characteristics. Every

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child receives a variety of learning experiences to foster intellectual, physical, social and emotional growth. HEALTH: At Head Start we emphasize the importance of early identification and treatment of health problems. Through the cooperative efforts of parents, staff, and health providers, each child receives the following: 1) Physical Examination - including immunization update and hematocrit or hemoglobin. 2) Vision Screening 3) Hearing Screening 4) Dental Examination 5) Nutrition Services. In addition, each child is weighed and measured three times during the school year. Mental health services are also available to children. Referrals for further evaluation and/or treatment of health problems are made as needed, and follow-up services are provided. NUTRITION: Head Start children are served either breakfast and lunch or lunch and a snack depending on class schedule. Teacher Cooks prepare nutritious meals regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture Child and Adult Care Food Program. Nutrition safety and hygiene are main concerns for a healthy happy classroom. PARENT INVOLVEMENT: Parents are the most important influence on a child's development and are an essential part of the Head Start program. Parents may also be involved in decision making, planning and program operations. Parents participate in many activities throughout the Head Start year. They volunteer in the classroom, and are also involved in social occasions, projects, meetings and educational classes. Experience Works 601 S Third ST West Missoula, MT 59801 Phone: (406) 543-2300 (800) 450-5627 Fax: (406) 721-7094

Experience Works, Inc. is a national, non-profit organization aimed at helping limited-income job seekers 55 years and older. The primary program is the Senior Community Service Employment Program that has several options to help participants in their search for employment: community service training, on-the-job training and job search skill training. The goal of the organization is to help the older workers get back into the work force, help them to realize their potential for performing meaningful work, and to raise their standard of living.

Kicking Horse Job Corps 33091 Mollman Pass Trail Ronan, MT 59864 Phone (406) 644-2217 or (800)-733-5627

This U.S. Department of Labor program offers free hands-on career training and education completion for Native American, descendants, and others who qualify, ages 16-24 years old. Occupational trades offered are Culinary Arts, Dental Assistant, Diesel Mechanics, Facilities Maintenance, Heavy Equipment Operations, Nursing Assistant and Pharmacy Technician. Other services provided are the means for obtaining HiSET or high school diploma, room and board, medical and dental coverage and job placement.

Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes Department of Human Resource Development PO Box 278 Pablo, MT 59855 (406) 675-2700

Department of Human Resource Development (DHRD) Tribal Programs, include: Commodities, Title III & VI Elderly, Family Literacy, WIC, General Assistance, WIA, Summer Youth Employment, Transportation Aide and Vouchers, Education Neglect program, Voc Rehab, Individual Indian Moneys, Dire Need, Trust Program, Child Care Block Grant, LIHEAP, Hooked on Reading, Hooked on Phonics & Math.

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Job Corps 700 S. Ave. W., Suite C Missoula, MT 59801 (406) 549-1368 Fax: (406) 728-9431 (800) 733-5627

Job Corps is a no-cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps young people ages 16 through 24 improve the quality of their lives through vocational and academic training. Funded by Congress, Job Corps has been training young adults for meaningful careers since 1964. Job Corps is committed to offering all students a safe, drug-free environment where they can take advantage of the resources provided. Job Corps' mission is to attract eligible young people, teach them the skills they need to become employable and independent, and place them in meaningful jobs or further education.

Lake County Office of Public Assistance 826 Shoreline Drive Polson, MT 59860 (406) 8837820 Fax (406) 883-5320

The Office of Public Assistance (OPA) administers the following programs: cash assistance for families, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Medicaid and Food Stamps. Each program has eligibility requirements.

Lake County Job Service 417-B Main Street Polson, MT 59860 (406) 883-7880 Fax (406) 883-4564

The One Stop Center offers many employment and referral services at no cost. These include business advocacy and employer resources, job postings, job matching, skill-testing and skill enhancement, phones for unemployment insurance issues, and access to public resource computers, with a variety of software programs

for job search assistance. The Center also offers labor market information, employment counseling, veteran assistance, internet access for electronic linkage to Partner programs, and self-assisted services and Workforce Investment Act (WIA) job training programs. There is accessibility for those with disabilities.

Lake County Public Schools 106 4th Ave E Polson, MT 59860 (406) 883-7262

Lake County Public Schools include Arlee, Charlo, Polson, Ronan, St. Ignatius, and rural schools including Camas Prairie, Upper West Shore, Dayton and Valley View. Approximately 5217 students attend schools throughout Lake County, including those home schooled and those in non-public schools. There are adult education and alternative education programs within the multiple school districts.

Lake Co. Community Development Corp. 407 Main Street SW Ronan, MT 59864 Phone: (406) 676-5901

The organization is a 501c3 Corporation governed by a volunteer Board of Directors representative of our communities, local governments, business sectors and citizens from throughout Lake County. As a state-certified regional development corporation serving Lake, Mineral and Sanders Counties and the Flathead Indian Reservation, we are further guided by an Advisory Board made up of local development corporations, and other community groups involved in local and economic development issues from throughout the region. Lake County Community Development cultivates economic growth in Western Montana by offering unique resources to develop communities, businesses, and food and agriculture enterprises. We serve entrepreneurs, cooperatives and local governments. Through our Business Development Center, LCCDC collaborates with partners to provide businesses with technical assistance, education and financial

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support related to planning, management, marketing, government contracting, accounting, food processing and product exportation.

Through our Mission Mountain Food Enterprise Center, we provide Montana’s only inspected Food Hub providing resources to food and agriculture businesses including regulatory expertise, business planning assistance, food production and storage infrastructure. Through our Community Services Center, LCCDC assists rural communities with infrastructure improvements through project development services that include capitalization for planning and construction along with project oversight and administration. We strive to meet business and community needs with an entrepreneurial spirit, creative thinking, current information, multiple resources and committed follow-through.

Mission Mountain Enterprises 330 Main Street S.W. Ronan, MT 59864 (406) 676-2563

Mission Mountain Enterprises, Inc. is a private nonprofit corporation that provides a variety of support to people with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities throughout Lake County. This supports includes community living, group homes, work activity, community integration, supported employment, job placement, on the job evaluation, transitional employment, and transportation.

Flathead City-County Health Department Montana Cancer Screening Program 1035 1st Avenue West Kalispell, MT 59901 (406) 751-8162 (406) 751-8161 fax

The Montana Cancer Screening Program offers free pap tests to women ages 30-64, mammograms to women ages 40-64 and colonoscopies to men and women ages 50-64.

Eligibility is based on income and age.

Applicants must be 200% of the federal poverty level and be underinsured or have no health insurance.

Availability of screening is dependent upon continued funding from the Center for Disease Control.

Rural Employment Opportunities, Inc. 417 B Main St. Polson, MT 59860 Polson Office (406)883-7889 or (800) 546-1140

REO is a statewide non-profit corporation, which operates a variety of programs and services to help low income Montana families, including seasonal and migrant farm workers and their families, in preparing for full-time employment and economic stability. These programs are available at no cost to individuals who qualify.

Salish Kootenai Housing Authority ROSS Program PO Box 38 Pablo, MT 59855 406-675-4491 Ext. 1528

The Residential Opportunities and Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) coordinator organizes support services and other activities designed to help SKHA residents attain economic and housing self-sufficiency. These services should enable participating families to increase earned income, reduce or eliminate the need for welfare assistance, and make progress toward achieving economic independence and housing self-sufficiency, or help improve living conditions of elderly or disabled residents.

Unemployment Insurance PO Box 201502 Helena, MT 59620 (406) 444-2545

http://mmeempowerspeople.org/

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The Unemployment Insurance Program provides short-term economic relief to eligible workers from a fund financed by employers. This program not only lightens the burden of unemployment for the worker and family, it helps local communities maintain a stable workforce economy.

Vocational Rehabilitation 121 Financial Drive Suite B Kalispell, MT 59901 (406) 751-5940 830 ½ Ste. 7 Shoreline Dr Polson, MT 59860 (406) 883-7845

Montana Vocational Rehabilitation and Blind Low Vision Services are designed to assist persons with disabilities in going to work or keeping a job. VR Kalispell serves Flathead, Lake, Lincoln and Sanders counties.

Services include classroom training, evaluation, disability adjustment counseling, career counseling, information and referral, job coaching, mobility instruction, low vision assessment, job development and placement assistance, resource and career information, self-employment planning and referral for business financing, tools/equipment required for training and work, vocational, college and on-the-job training.

Vocational Rehabilitation Project Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes Po Box 278 Pablo, Mt 59855, (406) 675-2700 Ext 1285

CSKT Vocational Rehabilitation is designed to assist persons with disabilities in going to work or keeping a job. CSKT serves only enrolled tribal members of CSKT that are residing within the boundaries of the Flathead Indian Reservation. Services can include classroom training, evaluation, disability adjustment counseling, career counseling, information and referral, job coaching, mobility instruction, low vision assessment, job development and

placement assistance, resource and career information, self-employment planning and referral for business financing, tools/equipment required for training and work, vocational, college and on-the-job training.

Working Innovations, Inc. 414 D First Street East Polson, MT 59860 (406) 883-6717 Fax: (406) 883-4134

Working Innovations provides intensive case management and supportive services to people with multiple barriers to employment and who are receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

Workforce Investment Act – Youth Program This program is for youth ages 14-21 years of age who meet program guidelines.

Program Objective: To provide assistance in completing educational goals and/or job training.

Services provided: One-on-one case management Career guidance Assessment Occupational skills training Work experience

Counties served: Flathead, Lake, Lincoln and Sanders

Jobs for Montana’s Graduates (JMG) John Danielson, Phone: (406)758-6221 Email: [email protected] Erica Swanson, State Director for JMG Phone: (406)444-0978 Email: [email protected]

This program is offered for students in grades seven-twelve and/or high school dropouts ages 16-18.

Program Objective: Improving students’

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success in staying in school through graduation and securing a quality job and/or post-secondary education that leads to a meaningful career to become contributing members of the workforce and economy.

Services provided: Work Readiness Skills Career Association Employer Marketing Job Development Follow-up Services

Current Schools served:

Hot Springs High School Hot Springs Middle School Libby Central Pride High School Lincoln County High School Plains High School Polson High School Whitefish High School Whitefish Independent High School

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