ᎠᎵᏱᎸᏍᏗ ᎤᎾᎦᏎᏴᏍᏗᏕᎩ

Career Services

918-453-5555
17675 South Muskogee Ave Tahlequah, OK 74464
ᎪᎩ ᏳᎾᏛᏁᎵᏓᏍᏗ ᎠᎦᏛᏂᏓᏍᏗ ᎤᎾᏙᏢᏒᎢ

Summer Career Exploration Program

The mission of the Summer Career Exploration Program is to advance the knowledge and interests of 14 and 15-year-olds in the areas of careers, culture, and community.

The program takes students to various job sites and incorporates guest speakers and hands-on learning experiences. Examples of past program activities include: 

  • Tour of Cherokee Nation Outpatient Health Clinic and presentations from various Doctors, Medical students, and Nurses
  • Tour the Performing Arts Center in Broken Arrow to see all the processes and jobs associated with a stage production
  • Tour the OSBI crime lab
  • Participate in Virtual Reality Career Demonstrations

This program will meet Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays during the month of June - dates vary each summer.

Applications for Summer Career Exploration are available in March each year.  

Basic Eligibility Criteria 

  • Cherokee Nation citizen
  • 14-15 years of age
  • Must complete the application and have one letter of recommendation from a teacher or coach

 This is not a work program, but students do receive a daily stipend if accepted. 

For more information, please contact the Career Services office or call us at 918-458-0577