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TAHLEQUAH, OK - The Cherokee Nation Human Services Group Employment and Training Department has a limited number of summer job openings for 14 to 21 year old youths.

Applications will be taken from April 23 through May 18 at Cherokee Nation Field Operations Offices throughout the tribe’s 14-county jurisdictional area. Because of the limited number of slots, applicants are encouraged to apply early. Participants will begin their jobs on June 4 and continue through July 27, 2001.

To be eligible, applicants must be 14-21 years of age, reside within the 14-county jurisdictional area of the Cherokee Nation, meet the Department of Labor income eligibility requirements and verify membership in a federally recognized tribe.

Priority for employment will be given to applicants 16-21 years of age; and applicants 14-15 years of age will be given priority to participate in Basic Skills Training.

Each applicant should contact the office nearest his or her residence for information. Documentation required includes proof of residence, social security card, CDIB, school identification card, work permit if under 18 years of age, selective service registration if 18 years old, and family income for six months immediately preceding the date of application.

A parent or guardian must accompany applicants 17 years of age and under during the application process.

For more information contact the following office nearest you:

*Bartlesville, 1st and 3rd Monday of each month; call the Vinita Office, 918-256-8595

*Catoosa, (918) 266-5626, Wednesday only

*Jay, (918) 253-4219

*Locust Grove, (918) 479-5807 or 479-5808

*Miami, (918) 256-8595, 2nd Wednesday of each month

*Sallisaw, (918) 775-6226

*Stilwell, (918) 696-3124

*Sperry, (918) 288-6390 by appointment only

*Vinita, (918) 256-8595

*Warner, (918) 463-3694, Monday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

*Tahlequah, (918) 456-0671, extension 2422