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TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma - The Cherokee Nation is offering GED preparation classes in several locations in the tribe’s 14-county jurisdictional area. The classes are sponsored by Cherokee Nation Career Literacy Center and are available to Native Americans who have not completed high school and need to obtain their GED. The mission of the Literacy Center is to promote a supportive, effective and culturally-enriched environment that will enhance our tribal communities by assisting individuals in becoming effective and independent lifelong learners. The Career Literacy/Adult Education Center promotes individualized instruction that allows participants to work at one’s own pace. The program is open entry/exit and is available anytime during the class cycle that runs from September through May. Participants must present a state photo I.D. and a copy of their social security card, and have a CDIB card. The center also offers TABE assessment, provides free classroom materials and assistance with GED test fees if participant meets eligibility requirements. Classes are offered at the following locations: Bell Public Schools in Adair County Every Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (918) 822-2494 Instructor: Marcie Harris Cherokee Nation Career Services in Catoosa Every Monday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Every Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (918) 266-2828 Instructor: Anna Christie Cherry Tree Community Safe House Every Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (918) 696-3124 Instructor: Frankie Hargis Cherokee Nation Literacy Center in Jay Every Monday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Every Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Every Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (918) 253-3243 Instructor: Shane Kirby Kenwood Schools in Delaware County Every Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (918) 434-5799 or (918) 253-3243 Instructor: Shane Kirby Locust Grove High School Every Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (918) 458-0577 or 9918) 479-5247 Instructor: Brad Perry Marble City Food Pantry Every Thursday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (918) 776-0416 Instructor: Marcie Harris Cherokee Nation Literacy Center in Pryor Every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Every Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (918) 825-0494 or (918) 825-7988 Instructor: Anna Christie Cherokee Nation Field Office in Sallisaw Every Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Every Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (918) 776-0416 Instructor: Marcie Harris Cherokee Nation Stilwell Complex Every Monday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Every Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Every Thursday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (918) 696-3124 Instructor: Frankie Hargis Adult Education/Career Literacy Center in Tahlequah Every Monday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (918) 458-0577 or (918) 458-0484 Instructor: Brad Perry Cherokee Nation TERO office Every Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 11: 30 a.m. (918) 458-0577 or (918) 458-0484 Instructor: Ed Anderson John F. Henderson Library in Westville Every Tuesday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. (918) 696-3124 or (918) 458-0484 Instructor Frankie Hargis. For more information on any of the above classes, telephone: 918-458-0577 or visit the location nearest you.

Related Cherokee Nation contact information:

Mike Miller, Cherokee Nation Director of Communications Phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2210) Fax: 918-458-5580 E-mail: Communications@cherokee.org Larry Daugherty, Advertising Manager Cherokee Nation - Public Affairs Phone 918-456-0671 (Ex.2324) E-mail: ldaugherty@cherokee.org

Steven Swogger, Agriculture Liaison Natural Resources Department Phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2546) FAX: 918-458-7673 E-mail: sswogger@cherokee.org Bradley D. Peak, Cherokee Nation Natural Resources Specialist Phone: 918-456-0671 (ex.2843) E-mail: bpeak@cherokee.org