Choctaw Nation ofOklahoma - BIA AR.2015 to 2016... · Choctaw Nation ofOklahoma ... the statistical, narrative, financial status reports (SF 425) ... Experience, On-the-Job Training,

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Workforce Innovation amp Opportunity Act Gary Batton

ChiefPO Box 1210 bull Durant OK 74702-1210 (580) 924-2923 Jack Austin Jr

Assistant Chief

September 12 2016

Ida Doyle Workforce Development Specialist Bureau of Indian Affairs 200 N W 4th Street 4049

Oklahoma City OK 73102

To Whom It May Concern

Enclosed is the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma PL 102-477 Annual Reports PY 15 Enclosed you will find

the statistical narrative financial status reports (SF 425) and the financial certifications (12a-12f)

The narrative contains information from WIOA Supplemental Youth Higher Ed and JPT programs

Our 477 program does not include TANF therefore the 12g report has not been included

If you have any questions please call me at 580-924-8280 ext 2209

Sincerely

-(~~SJ Patty Mink Director

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

PO Box 1210

Durant OK 74702

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CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA

PL 102-477

2015 ANNUAL REPORT

July 1 2015 - June 30 2016

Patty Mink Director

580-924-8280

pminkchoctawnationcom


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Public Law 102-477 Statistical Re ort I Nation Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma PL 102-477 Report Period

PO Box 1210 From 712015 To 6302016 Durant OK 74702

I Participants Served Adults Youth Cash Assistance Recipients

A Total Participants 731 839 B Total Terminees 708 617 C Total Current Participants 22223

II Terminee Outcomes Adult Youth Cash Assistance Recipients A Total with Employment Objective 108 128

1 Entered Unsubsidized Employment 72 47 91 119

3 Employment Objective Not Achieved 0 4 Average Adult Earnings Gain

B Total with EducationalTrainin Obmiddot ective 1 DegreeCertificate

498a Attempted 631 b Attained 31 27

42 Other Education Outcomes 4 3 Education Objective Not Achieved 0 0

C Misc Obective Achieved 129135 0D Other (Non-Positive) 0

III Terminee Characteristics Adult Youth Cash Assistance Reci ients A Female 426 296

282 321fale ducation Level 1 Dropout 15 5 2 Student 79

183 High SchoolDiplomaGED 53 5154 Post High School 639

2 0D Veteran

Adult Youth Cash Assistance Reci ients IV Partici ant Activities 450175A Employment

648 530B EducationTraining 125 8C Misc ObjectiveSupportive Services

4789D OtherService Referral

Families

B Children Receiving Child Care

3 Ages 6 through 12 4 Ages 13 and older

C Care Received- T e of Provider 1 Center Based 2 Family Child Care Home 3 Group Home

ment Businesses Assisted 614

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V Child Care and Develo ment Activities A Families Receiving Child Care

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US Department of the Interior

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Choctaw Nation ofOklahoma 73-0717979 OSGT907

9 Certification This is to certify that the information reported on all parts of this form is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge and belief and that the tribe has complied with all directly applicable statutory requirerrents and with those directly applicable regulatory requirements which have not been waived

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d Questions regarding this report - Contact (Sonya Diggs Senior Accounting Manager Grants 580-924-8280 X235 l sdiggschoctawnationcom)

3 Mailing Address (Provide complete mailing address)

PO Box 1210 Durant OK 74702

4 Submission (Mark One)

X Original 0 6 Annual Report Period

From 07 I 01 I 13 To 06 I 30 I 16 (MonthDayN ear) (MonthDayN ear)

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a Total Funds Available

b Cash Assistance Expenditures

c Child Care Services Expenditures

d Education Employment Training and Supportive Services Expenditures

i TANF Purposes 3 and 4 (non-add)

ii Other TANF Assistance (non-add)

e Program Operations Expenditures

i Child Care Quality Improvement (non-add)

f AdministrationIndirect Cost Expenditures

g Total Federal Expenditures (Sum oflines b through f)

h Total Unexpended Funds

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From 07 01 15 To 06 I 30 (MonthDayNear) (MonthDayNear)

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FY 2013-15 Annual Financial Report Item 12 Supplement amp Assurances

Period 711115-6302016

12a None of the funds in the approved budget which originated in the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) were used in violation of the Acts prohibition on the use of funds for economic development activities unless the tribe has approved economic development activities pursuant to Pub L 106-568 Section 1103

12b None of the funds in the approved budget which originated in the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) were used in violation of the Acts restrictions of assisting employer relocations

12c No program income was earned on 477 or Higher Education funds during this reporting period

12d There was no amount of refunds or rebates received

12e The total amount of administrative funds expended during this period was $11533907 _Total funds expended totaled $44845789

12f The total amount of Higher Education funds expended during this period was $446487 52

12g DHHS-TANF Report Not Applicable

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PL 102-477

2015 ANNUAL REPORT

EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES

COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES

Patty Mink Director

580-924-8280



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ADULT EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES

PROGRAM NARRATIVE

Growing with pride hope and success is the motto for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Selfshy

sufficiency has always been the primary goal of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Therefore

economic development and educating our people are very important to the Choctaw Nation

The PL 102-477 Employment and Training services assist and deliver services throughout the 10

12 counties The counties that make up Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma located in the

southeastern part of the state of Oklahoma are Atoka Bryan Choctaw Coal Haskell Hughes

Latimer Leflore McCurtain Pittsburg and Pushmataha According to the Choctaw Nation CDIB

and Tribal Membership Department there are 180573 enrolled members worldwide

The Choctaw Nation field offices serve as a one stop for the Native American people All of the

Choctaw Nation service departments have applications at each field office The Choctaw Nation

of Oklahoma has 16 field offices located throughout the Choctaw Nation service area The

Choctaw Nation complex is located in Durant OK

Oklahoma is mostly rural and no major cities are located in southeastern Oklahoma The Choctaw

Nation is one of the largest employers of our area We employ over 10000 people nationwide

and are in the process of creating many more jobs for the people in our state

Millions of dollars are given to provide scholarships employment and training and career

development programs to assist with expenses and educational needs for our people to become

self-sufficient Many incentive programs are provided for students to encourage academic

success and perfect attendance Sport activity camps are offered to develop additional athletic

skills and sportsmanship

The Choctaw Nation Employment and Training program collaborates with other service

departments such as Higher Education GED Program Career Development Program Vocational

Rehabilitation vocational development program state college and universities technology

centers state workforce programs and many others Through collaboration and referrals

between all programs more opportunities are accessible to our participants with training and

knowledge for future employment

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WORKFORCE INNOVATION amp OPPORTUNITY ACT

(WIOA)

EMPLOYMENT amp TRAINING SERVICES

The PL 102-477 Employment and Training services include but are not limited to Work

Experience On-the-Job Training Classroom Training Occupational Training Supportive Services

Career Counseling Job Readiness Training and JobReferralDirect Placement

Placement may be made in public non-profit private or tribal enterprise sectors as deemed

appropriate by the program case manager The duration of these services will vary based upon

the participants individual need job skills and work history

WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM

The Work Experience (WE) program primarily partners with non-profit and tribal enterprises The

majority of the participants begin at minimum wage due to lack of job skills We assisted 16

different businesses Most job placements were at schools city halls Choctaw Nation travel

plazas casinos public libraries and with county commissioners We had a total of 40 active

participants 34 have terminated from the work experience program Many participants

continued to work found other employment opportunities or returned to school

ON-THE-JOB TRAINING

The On-the-Job Training (OJT) program is a great program for those who may not be ready to go

to college or a specialized training They are hands-on people that want to learn a skill and work

We use public non-profit private or tribal enterprises when placing participants The Choctaw

Nation PL 102-477 services placed a total of 21 participants on the OJT program 17 of the

participants have terminated There was a variety of jobs where participants were placed

Participants were placed with 13 different worksites with varying skill requirements farms We

really appreciate all the local employers for giving our participants an opportunity to prove

themselves and make our program a success

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CLASSROOM TRAINING

The Classroom Training (CRT) program collaborates very closely with Career Development

Higher Education and Vocational Development programs A total of 110 students were assisted

in the Classroom Training Program 62 have terminated from the program and 45 received a

certificatedegree The program assisted a total of 27 different training facilities

CollegesUniversities technology schools and private training institutes such as truck driving

and welding The Classroom Training participant received a stipend for attending classes The

participant is required to be enrolled as a full time student and maintain a 20 GPA Short term

training is offered on a reimbursement program upon completion of the class Verification of

certificate must be received along with proof of payment before reimbursements are made We

also partner with Career Development to assist the training cost The majority of our participants

are also able to receive resources from Higher Education or Career Development

SUPPORTIVE SERVICES

The PL 102-477 Employment and Training program offers supportive services to participants who

have special needs or barriers for retaining their job The majority of the supportive services

provided this year were for proper clothing footwear certification testing transportation and

books and tuition for short term training Each request is considered on an individual basis and

is not limited to the above examples These services are provided through linkages and

coordination of services provided by other agencies If no resource can be utilized to meet the

participants needs the case manager will make the request for supportive service We assisted

49 participants with supportive service The participants requested supportive service for job

related activities fulfill clothing requirements for specialized training or equipment associated

with training or work activities

UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT

44 of the WIA applicants were able to find employment without utilizing funding available to

them These 44 applicants came in for services but found unsubsidized employment Several

needed supportive services for uniforms tools or training for the job After searching the

internet for jobs and getting prepared for interviews these participants were successful in their

job search

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VETERANS

Priority of service for veterans are based on the Jobs for Veterans Act (PL 107-288)(38 USC 4215)

to provide veterans (and eligible spouses) who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for all

employment and training programs funded by the US Department of Labor in accordance with

the provisions of TEGL 5-03 (91603) 100 of the applicants who applied for Employment and

Training services were placed

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma has a very active Veteran Program The Tribal Veteran Program

offers their dedication and commitment in helping veterans secure the services they have earned

and assure that veterans receive benefits and services on par with other veterans and are treated

with respect and dignity by VA service providers

The Choctaw Nation has a long and proud tradition of supporting those who defend our country

The Veterans office serves Choctaw veterans by assisting with eligibility and entitlements of

veterans and their dependents

The WIOA program works closely with the Veterans Program to assure that all applicants who

apply for Employment and Training services are placed

The Choctaw Nation is honored to be a partner with the Military Warrior Support Foundation

and the US Wounded Veterans Airlift Command Annual events include a Veterans Day

celebration and luncheon This is one more way the Choctaw Nation is able to give back to our

veterans who served so that we can have our freedom

JOB PARTNERSHIP AND TRAINING (JPT)

The Choctaw Nation continues in researching core customer relations software for all programs

We are looking forward to developing a new data base that will be more convenient and

compatible to programs who have similar needs and outcomes All the programs included in the

477 program use the same software to track participant data Our database is called Tribal

Assistance Manager (TAM) The Higher Education Program and the Workforce Innovation and

Opportunity Act program have continued to meet with our current software development firm

to make enhancements to the database to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of our

current software application We are excited that the WIOA and HEP applications are available

online There was a cost associated with this project but the investment for the

upgradesenhancements will streamline the reporting process making the cost minimal

The WIOA department continues to partner with Choctaw Nation Human Resources Career

Tech Housing Authority Health Programs and Tribal Entities to sponsor Job Fair activities in the

10 Yi counties of the Choctaw Nation

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LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma has partnered with Southeastern Oklahoma State University to

create Choctaw University This training is teaching how to become better leaders and how

leadership will affect the Choctaw Nations future

The Learning and Development Department offers standardized training for all associates ofthe

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma They also offer special projects and customized trainings to meet

departmental needs Choctaw University is a vehicle for professional skill leadership growth

and development for associates to complete higher education

Also the WIOA staff are participating in the Grant Management Certificate Program that

Choctaw Nation has so graciously offered to the financial staff and grant programs This training

has taught our staff about managing federal dollars effectively to understanding Federal grants

regulations and reporting performance The track Grants Management Certificate Program

Recipient Track helps organizations that receive Federal funds to use those funds to perform

programmatic work

I would like to thank Jeff Barwick AOTR for taking time from our program review to offer a short

Case Management training for my staff I have a fairly new staff and they have never attended a

full blown Case Management classes like was offered several years ago through the PL 102-477

National Case Management Training I attended and received my certification for Level One and

also the Directors Training I must say both trainings was awesome I would like to see the

training offered again so my new staff could receive their certificates

I am very proud to say the 477 staff are eager to takes advantage of any trainings offered that

will enhance their ability to perform and build their confidence to run the program successfully

CONCERNS

The biggest concern is the lack of funding for Choctaw Nation and other tribal entities Many

employers utilize the program to obtain qualified employees who they may not be able to hire

due to their current budget constraints Communities also suffer when there is no funding for

job placement Participants who are unable to work are unable to keep the local economy

thriving They do not possess the means to make purchases needed for basic survival Cost of

living is going higher and higher but federal funding for Native American programs continues to

decline Native Americans are among the nations poorest people and live in poverty stricken

area Surplus spending is definitely not an option for them Without the proper funding we

cannot help supplement a salary while they are being trained to do a specific job Therefore not

only do we help the participant but we also help the employer and the community

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SUMMARY

All applicants who request service are asked to do a job search and prepare a resume If they

need help with interviewing or learning how to dress for success we have a video library the

participants may utilize We strive to meet the request of the participant Often times our

participants are not ready to enter a higher education program Most of the employers in

southeast Oklahoma only pay a little above minimum wage This is not self-sufficient Training

and job skills are key for participants to receive a higher income and become self-sufficient Many

participants learn without the proper education jobs are more difficult to obtain

More short term training programs are needed to service the participants with an immediate

employment situation A lot of our people cannot wait one or two years to be trained in a job

skill They need to work now so they can support their family They do not like to travel very far

or be away from their families Therefore more short term job training programs are needed

in our area

Over all the PL 102-477 Employment and Training program felt our participants received the

enhancement they needed to obtain a job Todays economy has placed the burden of

unemployment on more people These individuals need jobs to support them and their families

Unfortunately jobs with compensation to fit their needs are difficult to find

The Choctaw Nation is one of the major contributors for economic development in our state The

communities and state have seen many doors and opportunities opened because of the

generosity of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

CHOCTAW bullbullbull growing with pride hope and success

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PL 102-477

2015 ANNUAL REPORT


SUPPLEMENTAL YOUTH SERVICES

Patty Mink Director

580-924-8280


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SUPPLEMENTAL YOUTH TRIBAL YOUTH

YOUTH NARRATIVE

The Supplemental Youth program is one of the most important programs in our PL 102-477 plan

Native Americans from all federally recognized tribes who live in the Choctaw Nation service area

and meet the federal guidelines are eligible for the program

Through the generosity of the Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton Assistant Chief Jack Austin Jr

and the Tribal Council our youth program serves all Choctaw members and Native American

youth who complete their application meet eligibility guidelines and meet the application

deadline All participants meeting these guidelines and qualifications will be placed at a worksite

We have numerous youth apply for the supplemental program The Choctaw Nation of

Oklahoma provide additional funding to service these individuals through our Tribal Youth

program Supplemental Youth and Tribal Youth programs are similar The only exceptions are

Tribal Youth must be of Choctaw descent and there are no income guidelines

We did not visit the schools this year because our application was on line The on-line application

went well but I dont feel like all students realized the applications was on-line Next year plans

are being made to visit each school again and maybe meet in the computer lab so the participants

will have a chance to fill out the applications in our presence The schools are very interested in

our program and welcome the visit The schools acknowledge the benefit of the program and its

effects on students and the communities

JOB READINESS TRAININGORIENTATION

Native American youth were provided orientationjob readiness training prior to beginning work

All participants are eligible for 200 hours of Work Experience The Work Experience training

program is a five week period with an employing agency of either a private (for profit) or nonshy

profit business

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PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS

Partnership of Summer School Education (POSSE)

Partnership of Summer School Education was created under the visionary leadership of Joy

Culbreath to increase literacy and address dropout rates throughout the Choctaw Nation The

program was designed to help local school districts remediate children in grades K-2

During the summer of 2015 the Choctaw Nation partnered with nine school districts to provide

a six week summer school for 350 students in kindergarten through third grader who were in

need of intervention in reading and math The Nation provided books supplies an afternoon

snack and salary for instructors The school district provided a facility utilities transportation

breakfast and lunch for students Students that qualify for the summer school program attend

free of charge

Students that attended the 2015 summer school demonstrated significant improvement in

reading and math According to academic research third grade reading performance directly

correlates to secondary school success Students who are not reading at grade level by the end

of 3rd grade are four times more likely to drop out of school

In the summer of 2016 the POSSE program expanded to 23 sites throughout the 10-12 counties

offering a hands on instructional approach to improve reading and math performance for 2100

students in 51 schools Next summer the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma will continue its

expansion and offer summer learning opportunities to qualifying students from all 85 school

districts within its boundary

The POSSE program will continue to grow over the next years allowing more youth participants

to assist in the education growth and development of our future

It Starts Now - gth Grade Career Discovery Day

Choctaw Nation partnered with the Southern Workforce Board Southern Youth Council and

Southeastern Oklahoma State University to sponsor the second Career Discovery Day

A taskforce was organized to oversee the entire program consisted of representatives from area

school districts technology center businesses economic development agencies chamber of

commerce universities workforce board and tribal entities

The event was held at Southeastern Oklahoma State University on January 7 2016

629 - 8th grade students from 11 schools attended 9 Bryan County schools and 2 others

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Students were given electronic surveys to select 5 career choices After completing survey

students attended sessions from their top three career choices

At the opening session the students received information about the different education options

budgeting and soft skills that would be needed to get and keep future jobs

There were 25 speakers who discussed their career the educational pathways salaries etc to

the students who had selected that career

Students were given pizza and cookies for lunch A motivational speaker closed the event with

the message of how important it is to stay in school and make good choices

I would like to thank the over 50 volunteers that assisted with logistics that day local school

systems for allowing their students to participant in the Career Discovery Days the local

businesses and employers who shared their career goals and the Choctaw Nation Southern

Workforce Board and SOSU for hosting this successful event

WORK EXPERIENCE

The WIOA served a total of 1298 youth from July 1 2015 - June 30 2016 on the Federal

Supplemental and Tribal Programs 293 participants was served with federal dollars Many

participants get hired by their employers for a few weeks after the program end We are blessed

to have the Tribal funding to help supplement our youth program

The majority of our youth returned to school Summer youth participants who participate in the

program are placed on leave of absence status at the end of the program Reactivation of the

participants reduces error and time needed to place the vast amount of participants The

majority of participants return to the work on the program each year The next spring returning

participants will update their application and proceed with another great year

The policies were changed for the 2016 Youth Work Program A decision was made to provide

this employment opportunity to students between the ages of 16 - 21 New applicants are

required to be 16 years of age by the first day of work Child Labor Laws in Oklahoma are quite

stringent making it quite difficult for students who are 14 - 15 to participate in traditional work

activities PY 2016 assisted 862 participants

There were 560 businesses that helped make our youth program a success The businesses

opened their doors and provided job training for each of our participants The Choctaw Nation

Youth program was designed to introduce workers into the workforce and assist with the

development of behaviors and attributes needed to become a successful employee Employers

are seeking individual with good communication skills honesty work ethic professionalism

positive attitude and self-motivation Whit the new age requirement change the employers are

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more comfortable in treating our participants as they would any of the other employees that

works for them without worrying about the Child Labor Laws

All kids are at risk and we need more programs to help them get ready for the future workforce

and the real world

SUMMARY

One of my greatest concerns is funding We have a large number of participants that qualify for

the federal program In fact Choctaw Nation has been designated a Promise Zone and therefore

90 of our youth lives in the designated promise zone We do not have enough federal funding

to provide services to all Our federal youth funding covers approximately 200 of our youth who

worked on the program The Choctaw Nation Tribal Program provides the remaining funding to

pay the students

The Choctaw Nation encourages and offers numerous education programs for our people to stay

in school and get their education Therefore the Choctaw Nation offers their youth work

experience program during the summer months

The PL 102-477 program is blessed to have a caring administration Chief Batton Assistant Chief

Jack Austin Jr and the Choctaw Tribal Council are wonderful They truly care for our youth and

our communities This program has an impact on the youth their families and gives back to the

communities Our local businesses are very cooperative in helpingtraining our youth They give

them the opportunity to become a part of the workforce Without the supplemental funding the

tribe gives our program we would not be able to help the young people or the businesses We

must invest time money and help our young people

All of our participants received an exit sheet at the end of the program from their worksite

supervisor and many participants received a letter of recommendation from their supervisor

I have enclosed a few letters of support from employers letters of recommendation and several

participants wrote a statement about what the program has done for them

I hope you enjoy the success stories and worksite photos

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PL 102-477

2015 ANNUAL REPORT

HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM

Allison Britton Director

580-924-8280


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Higher Education Program

The Higher Education Program is a scholarship and grant program for Choctaw students

working toward a degree while attending an accredited college or university Full time and part

time students may receive educational assistance During the 2015-2016 school year the

Higher Education Program issued 9255 grant or scholarship awards to colleges and universities

throughout the United States The Choctaw Nation Higher Education Program has changed the

application process and students must apply online each semester for award consideration

This year Higher Education had 1356 students indicate they would be graduating 219 have

been verified and graduation verification is an ongoing process This is a problem each year as

most students do not send documentation for us to report accurate numbers despite the

attempts from our office to obtain the information This past year the Higher Education

Program attempted to contact students via email via telephone and through the Choctaw

Nation Higher Education Facebook page The result is similar to previous years where the

Higher Education Program would call students individually to determine their status

Scholarship Program

The Scholarship Program is awarded based on the students academics rather than financial

need A student must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 25 to be considered

for the scholarship Depending on where the grade point is above the 25 will decide how

much the student will receive per semester up to the $100000 per semester maximum The

majority of the students applying for assistance will receive a scholarship This year the Higher

Education Program issued 8179 scholarships to students across the United States

Grant Program

The Grant Program is a need-based program awarded on the students classification in an

accredited college or university They must maintain a minimum grade point average of 20 per

semester The Grant Program has a maximum award of $80000 per semester for senior

classification This year the Higher Education Program issued 1079 grant awards to students

across the United States

Concurrent Enrollment

The Concurrent Enrollment Program is helping Choctaw high school students get a head start

on credits needed for their general education courses by assisting with a book allowance

Choctaw high school students throughout the United States may apply to receive $20000

toward books for one class or $40000 if enrolled in two or more classes Having college credits

upon graduation of high school will give those students an incentive to continue after high

school toward that college degree This year 345 awards were issued to high school students

through the Higher Education Concurrent Enrollment Program

Technology Allowance (formerly named Laptop Program)

The Choctaw Nation offers a one-time technology allowance to Choctaw tribal members

throughout the United States who are currently attending an accredited college or university

Students must be a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma however there are no blood

quantum requirements Qualified applicants will receive a Visa card to purchase necessary

technology for their education The card can only be used at specific retailers that sell

technology and college or university bookstores

Choctaw College Connect

Higher Education was involved in the second annual Choctaw Nations college fair It was

specifically designed for Choctaw Tribal Members and over 65 colleges universities and

institutions attended Over two hundred students plus their adult guest are treated to

informative breakout sessions and are able to visit with two year four year and Ivy League

institutions all under one roof Choctaw Nation programs were invited to share the benefits

provided by the Choctaw Nation programming Tribal educational organizations as well as

representatives from the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education are also invited to share

information with the Choctaw youth who attend


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13


PL 102-477

2015 ANNUAL REPORT



580-924-8280


14

---- I I II__















Scholarship Program







Grant Program








































9122016







8 Transactions













Q Yes ~No





Period


$ 253385500 $ 133053682 $ 386439182

$ $ $

$ $ $

$ 246497298 $ 77960634 $ 324457932

$ $ $

$ $ $

$ $ $

$ $ $

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$ 347097485$ 257602944 $ 89494541

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c

16



Period 711115-6302016











PL 102-477

2015 ANNUAL REPORT



Patty Mink Director

580-924-8280



2


PROGRAM NARRATIVE



























3


(WIOA)















ON-THE-JOB TRAINING









4

CLASSROOM TRAINING












SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
















job search

5

VETERANS

































6














programmatic work









CONCERNS











7

SUMMARY












in our area









8


PL 102-477

2015 ANNUAL REPORT



Patty Mink Director

580-924-8280


9



YOUTH NARRATIVE






















profit business

10











free of charge




















11













WORK EXPERIENCE





















12




and the real world

SUMMARY






pay the students
















13


PL 102-477

2015 ANNUAL REPORT



580-924-8280


14

---- I I II__















Scholarship Program







Grant Program
































Period 711115-6302016











PL 102-477

2015 ANNUAL REPORT



Patty Mink Director

580-924-8280



2


PROGRAM NARRATIVE



























3


(WIOA)















ON-THE-JOB TRAINING









4

CLASSROOM TRAINING












SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
















job search

5

VETERANS

































6














programmatic work









CONCERNS











7

SUMMARY












in our area









8


PL 102-477

2015 ANNUAL REPORT



Patty Mink Director

580-924-8280


9



YOUTH NARRATIVE






















profit business

10











free of charge




















11













WORK EXPERIENCE





















12




and the real world

SUMMARY






pay the students
















13


PL 102-477

2015 ANNUAL REPORT



580-924-8280


14

---- I I II__















Scholarship Program







Grant Program






























PL 102-477

2015 ANNUAL REPORT



Patty Mink Director

580-924-8280



2


PROGRAM NARRATIVE



























3


(WIOA)















ON-THE-JOB TRAINING









4

CLASSROOM TRAINING












SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
















job search

5

VETERANS

































6














programmatic work









CONCERNS











7

SUMMARY












in our area









8


PL 102-477

2015 ANNUAL REPORT



Patty Mink Director

580-924-8280


9



YOUTH NARRATIVE






















profit business

10











free of charge




















11













WORK EXPERIENCE





















12




and the real world

SUMMARY






pay the students
















13


PL 102-477

2015 ANNUAL REPORT



580-924-8280


14

---- I I II__















Scholarship Program







Grant Program































PROGRAM NARRATIVE



























3


(WIOA)















ON-THE-JOB TRAINING









4

CLASSROOM TRAINING












SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
















job search

5

VETERANS

































6














programmatic work









CONCERNS











7

SUMMARY












in our area









8


PL 102-477

2015 ANNUAL REPORT



Patty Mink Director

580-924-8280


9



YOUTH NARRATIVE






















profit business

10











free of charge




















11













WORK EXPERIENCE





















12




and the real world

SUMMARY






pay the students
















13


PL 102-477

2015 ANNUAL REPORT



580-924-8280


14

---- I I II__















Scholarship Program







Grant Program































(WIOA)















ON-THE-JOB TRAINING









4

CLASSROOM TRAINING












SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
















job search

5

VETERANS

































6














programmatic work









CONCERNS











7

SUMMARY












in our area









8


PL 102-477

2015 ANNUAL REPORT



Patty Mink Director

580-924-8280


9



YOUTH NARRATIVE






















profit business

10











free of charge




















11













WORK EXPERIENCE





















12




and the real world

SUMMARY






pay the students
















13


PL 102-477

2015 ANNUAL REPORT



580-924-8280


14

---- I I II__















Scholarship Program







Grant Program






























CLASSROOM TRAINING












SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
















job search

5

VETERANS

































6














programmatic work









CONCERNS











7

SUMMARY












in our area









8


PL 102-477

2015 ANNUAL REPORT



Patty Mink Director

580-924-8280


9



YOUTH NARRATIVE






















profit business

10











free of charge




















11













WORK EXPERIENCE





















12




and the real world

SUMMARY






pay the students
















13


PL 102-477

2015 ANNUAL REPORT



580-924-8280


14

---- I I II__















Scholarship Program







Grant Program






























VETERANS

































6














programmatic work









CONCERNS











7

SUMMARY












in our area









8


PL 102-477

2015 ANNUAL REPORT



Patty Mink Director

580-924-8280


9



YOUTH NARRATIVE






















profit business

10











free of charge




















11













WORK EXPERIENCE





















12




and the real world

SUMMARY






pay the students
















13


PL 102-477

2015 ANNUAL REPORT



580-924-8280


14

---- I I II__















Scholarship Program







Grant Program











































programmatic work









CONCERNS











7

SUMMARY












in our area









8


PL 102-477

2015 ANNUAL REPORT



Patty Mink Director

580-924-8280


9



YOUTH NARRATIVE






















profit business

10











free of charge




















11













WORK EXPERIENCE





















12




and the real world

SUMMARY






pay the students
















13


PL 102-477

2015 ANNUAL REPORT



580-924-8280


14

---- I I II__















Scholarship Program







Grant Program






























SUMMARY












in our area









8


PL 102-477

2015 ANNUAL REPORT



Patty Mink Director

580-924-8280


9



YOUTH NARRATIVE






















profit business

10











free of charge




















11













WORK EXPERIENCE





















12




and the real world

SUMMARY






pay the students
















13


PL 102-477

2015 ANNUAL REPORT



580-924-8280


14

---- I I II__















Scholarship Program







Grant Program































PL 102-477

2015 ANNUAL REPORT



Patty Mink Director

580-924-8280


9



YOUTH NARRATIVE






















profit business

10











free of charge




















11













WORK EXPERIENCE





















12




and the real world

SUMMARY






pay the students
















13


PL 102-477

2015 ANNUAL REPORT



580-924-8280


14

---- I I II__















Scholarship Program







Grant Program
































YOUTH NARRATIVE






















profit business

10











free of charge




















11













WORK EXPERIENCE





















12




and the real world

SUMMARY






pay the students
















13


PL 102-477

2015 ANNUAL REPORT



580-924-8280


14

---- I I II__















Scholarship Program







Grant Program








































free of charge




















11













WORK EXPERIENCE





















12




and the real world

SUMMARY






pay the students
















13


PL 102-477

2015 ANNUAL REPORT



580-924-8280


14

---- I I II__















Scholarship Program







Grant Program










































WORK EXPERIENCE





















12




and the real world

SUMMARY






pay the students
















13


PL 102-477

2015 ANNUAL REPORT



580-924-8280


14

---- I I II__















Scholarship Program







Grant Program

































and the real world

SUMMARY






pay the students
















13


PL 102-477

2015 ANNUAL REPORT



580-924-8280


14

---- I I II__















Scholarship Program







Grant Program































PL 102-477

2015 ANNUAL REPORT



580-924-8280


14

---- I I II__















Scholarship Program







Grant Program






























---- I I II__















Scholarship Program







Grant Program



















































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