Native American Summer Youth Workers (WIOA Program)

POSSE encourages each host site to hire Native American summer youth workers to assist with the summer learning program.  Responsible high school students can empty trash, sweep and mop, read to students, listen to students read to them, use flash cards for sight word memorization, and ultimately, be tremendous role models for students attending the summer learning program.  Encourage your Native American youth to apply prior to the April 1st deadline using the following link:  https://wioaapplication.choctawnation.com/.  

Youth Work Program  (Applications accepted January 1st through April 1st-NO EXCEPTIONS)

• Participants ages 16- 21 on or before 1st day of work.
• Participants are permitted to work 5 weeks.
• Participants are provided with basic work skills and good work habits necessary to enter into the job market.
• Placement with employing agencies such as businesses and organizations, both public and non-profit.
• Employment training provided based on participant and service area needed.
• Workman’s compensation insurance provided.
• If required, background and drug screening is paid by the employer.

Host sites should include POSSE on the Worksite Agreement form when signing off as the worksite supervisor for each summer youth worker.