By Dana Hudspeth, Media Relations Specialist
Chickasaw Nation Media Relations Office

Applications are now available for the 2009 Chickasaw Nation Summer Youth Program.

The Summer Youth Program is an eight week employment program for Native American youth ages 14-21, which provides valuable work experience ranging from tribal operations, child care, to health systems or businesses in the non-profit sector.
 
The goal of the program is for participants to acquire new skills and increase their education.
 
Applicants must provide the following documentation:
 
Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB)
 
Proof of residence
 
Income verification
 
Social Security Card
 
Selective Service number (males 18 years of age or older)
 
Recent report card, achievement test scores, or transcript
 
The deadline to return applications to the area offices is Friday, May 1.  Please contact Kenny Lowrance at the Chickasaw Nation Ada Sulphur Area Office at (580) 622-7170 for additional information.