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SCAT-ED / Job Placement /

Mission Statement

The Job Placement program of the San Carlos Apache offers assistance to those members of the community looking to attend vocational schools with certificate programs.

Vision

It is the aim of the Job Placement program that all members of the San Carlos Apache people who so wish find a certificate program which suits their needs.

The Job Placement and Training provides vocational training and employment assistance to qualified and eligible San Carlos Apache adults and to assure that the training and placement leads to job preparation and attainment while enhancing self sufficiency.

Program Requirements are as follows:

• Must be an enrolled member of the San Carlos Apache Tribe
• Reside on or near the San Carlos Apache Reservation

• Must be 18-35 years of age

• Must have High School Diploma or GED Certificate with a GPA of 2.00 & above

• Must be in need of training, unemployed or under-employed

• Complete program application

• Must apply for FAFSA (Student Aid Report)

Financial Need of applicant is determined by the FAFSA and Tribal Financial Needs Analysis. Complete applications and school information available at the JP&T office.

Job Placement & Training Program - Steps:

Step 1: Know your employment interest. Research the vocational schools that correspond to your employment interest (i.e. if you are interested in becoming an auto mechanic then look auto-mechanics vocational school). Research the requirements to complete the program in your desired field.

Step 2: Schedule an appointment with the Education Department's JPT manager, Marty Cassadore, to discuss your plans. Download the JPT application at www.scat-education.com under the tab 'Job Placement' in the 'forms' section or pick up the form at the education office. Review the application requirements.

Step 3: Submit ALL required documents before your class start date (at a minimum a month before class start date). All documents can be submitted in-person to the education office or email at jobplacementtraining@scat-nsn.gov.

•Part of the process is to have your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) already completed as part of submission of all required documents (remember this requires at least 2 weeks for full FAFSA process).

•The enrollment application from the vocational school of choice is also needed as part of the document submittal

Step 4: Review of JPT application (and documents) by Education program staff

Step 5: When an application decision is made, a letter will be sent to confirm applicant's status (approval, not qualified, incomplete).

Step 6: If approved, applicant will be notified to come into the office for orientation and to sign agreement forms.

Step 7: Attend school and comply with all requirements of the JPT program and requirements of the vocational school.

Step 8: Complete vocational school and start your new career.