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Summer Career Pathways

The Summer Career Pathways Program provides ages 16-24 with work experience through summer employment with partnering worksites within the Cherokee Nation reservation. This program encourages individuals to develop good work habits and basic work skills, which will promote employability.

This program runs during the summer months of June and July - dates vary each summer.

Applications for the Summer Career Pathways Program are available in March of each year.

Basic Eligibility Criteria

• Cherokee Nation citizen
• 16-24 years of age
• All males over 18 must be registered with the Selective Service system
• A mix of income or non-income based positions are available under specific funding guidelines 
• Positions are determined via citizenship of the Cherokee Nation or other federally recognized tribes

The program provides an hourly wage of up to 40 hours per week.

For more information, please contact the Career Services main office at 918-453-5555, or your local Career Services Satellite site.