Employment and Training
Employment and Training (ETA)
The Employment & Training Administration (ETA) provides citizens with career and educational opportunities through quality, culturally focused guidance to enhance self-sufficiency, involve community and family, and promote a stronger workforce.
Current Program Applications
Application | Employment and Training…
Application | Mvskoke Leadership Program…
Application | Summer Youth Employment…
Eligibility of Participants
- Participants must be members of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation or another Federally Recognized tribe and reside within the Muscogee (Creek) Nation boundaries.
- Members of other Federally Recognized Tribes must meet poverty guidelines set by US Health and Human Services (HHS).
ACCELERATE Drivers Education
Accelerate is a Youth Works initiative that provides opportunities for students, ages 16-21, to obtain a driver’s license. Accelerate offers private classroom training for groups of 13 or more, opportunities for youth to attend the Road Rulz driver’s classes held monthly in Okmulgee, and reimbursements for driver’s permit and license fees.
ACT Test Preparation
MCN ACE provides students with a practical, hands-on workshop designed to increase student’s ACT Test scores. The workshop covers general test-taking strategies as well as focused interventions for English, Math, Reading, and Science questions. At the workshop, students will receive notes and concepts discussed in the presentation. Upon completion of the workshop, students will also receive a Texas Instruments TI-84 calculator to assist with the math portion of the test.
ACT Test Prep Workshop: Friday | 2/28/2025 | 9:30am–12:30pm | Muscogee Indian Community Center
Registration Opens: Monday | 1/27/2025 | 12pm (noon)
Career Readiness Support
Resume Building
Assistance with creating and updating personal resume.
Job Search
Assistance with learning how to find jobs in the client’s local community.
Career Assessment
Assistance in determining and exploring career interests and options.
Life Skills
Workshops and other opportunities to learn and practice employability skills.
Work Keys
An assessment to help individuals build their skills to increase opportunities and develop successful career pathways.
Classroom Training Programs
Classroom Training | Spring 2025
The Classroom Training Program provides financial assistance to full-time students attending approved technical schools.
Spring 2025 Application Deadline: January 5, 2025
Application | Classroom Training…
Documents Needed | Classroom Training
Classroom Training Program | Short-Term
The Short-Term Program for Classroom Training provides assistance for tuition, books and equipment to part-time students attending approved technical schools.
Applications Due: Applications are due, two (2) weeks prior-to, the start of class.
Application | Classroom Training…
Documents Needed | Classroom Training
Classroom Training Program | OSU-IT
The Classroom Training Program is accepting applications for students enrolled in 12+ hours at OSU-IT, Okmulgee.
Spring 2025 Application Deadline: January 5, 2025
Application | Classroom Training…
Documents Needed | Classroom Training
OSUIT.edu | Degrees and Programs…
Natural Gas | Classroom Training Program | OSU-IT
The Classroom Training Program provides students enrolled in the Natural Gas Program on a monthly basis. Stipends, tuition, book and assistance with tools/class equipment, uniforms, exams, etc. for full-time students in the Natural Gas Program at OSU-IT, Okmulgee.
Spring 2025 Application Deadline: January 5, 2025
OSUIT.edu | Natural Gas Compression Technologies…
Registered Nurse | Classroom Training Program | OSU-IT
The Classroom Training Program provides students enrolled in the Registered Nurse Program on a monthly basis. Stipends, tuition, book and assistance with tools/class equipment, uniforms, exams, etc. for full-time students in the RN Program at OSU-IT, Okmulgee.
Spring 2025 Application Deadline: January 5, 2025
Emergency Vocational and Technical Scholarship (EV-TSF)
The Emergency Vocational and Technical Scholarship Fund (EV-TSF) is established to provide assistance to Muscogee students to pay for debt that is preventing their effort to complete their education and students seeking a first-time Associates Degree.
GED Assistance
The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Employment and Training Department includes the General Educational Development Program (ETA-GED). This program provides assistance to anyone looking to further their education and career opportunities
The ETA-GED program supports participants with every aspect of the process including:
- GED Class Referrals
- GED Testing Fee Assistance (for the state testing fee)
- Incentives upon passing the GED tests
ETA staff also provides GED students with resources to continue their education or secure employment following the program. For more information, contact the MCN ETA.
2025 Mvskoke Leadership Program (MLP)
The Mvskoke Leadership Program is committed to providing comprehensive resources designed to assist participants with professional experience, skill development and knowledge related to their field of study. Participants attend a series of leadership workshops and training sessions during the course of the program. Muscogee (Creek) Nation provides exposure to history, governance process and strategic initiatives. There are increased opportunities to meet with current leaders in small group settings strengthening communication interaction.
- Enrolled Citizens of The Muscogee (Creek) Nation
- Must be a college junior, senior, or graduate student during the Spring 2025 semester
- Must have permanent residence within The Muscogee Nation Reservation
Application Deadline: March 31, 2025.
Application | Mvskoke Leadership Program…
Mvskoke Nation Youth Services (MNYS)
A variety of services to support the employment and educational goals of youth ages 16-21. These services are in addition to the other services provided by the Employment & Training Administration.
SPURS
Assistance up to $200 per semester towards fees for students enrolled concurrently at OSU-IT. Participants must meet income guidelines.
Support Services Available
New Employment
Financial assistance for employment-related expenses when obtaining new employment after at least a 30-day break.
Job Retention
Advisement and referrals.
Documents Needed | Support Services
Vocational Tribal Grant and Tribal Incentive Grant
The Muscogee Nation Employment and Training Administration invites vocational students to apply for the Vocational Tribal Grant and Tribal Incentive Grant.
Application | Employment and Training…
Vocational Tribal Grant
The Vocational Tribal Grant offers financial assistance to students enrolled in accredited vocational schools, helping with tuition and expenses as they work toward building their skills and careers.
Vocational Tribal Incentive Grant
The Vocational Tribal Incentive Grant rewards academic excellence by providing financial incentives to students who achieve good grades, encouraging dedication and hard work in their studies.
High School and At-large Students
High school students enrolled concurrently at public universities or technical schools in the state of Oklahoma are also eligible for grants and incentive-grants. Students living outside of the Muscogee Nation Reservation also may apply.
Application | Employment and Training…
Work Experience Training Program
Part-time and full-time work experience for youth experiencing additional challenges of: pregnancy, parenting, high school dropout, legal issues, disability, homelessness, foster care, etc.
Worksites Needed
The Muscogee Nation Employment & Training Administration seeks employment partners and work sites for the MCN Work Experience Training Program.
The primary goal is to provide hands-on experience and skill development for participants. By partnering with these sites, the program aims to facilitate the transition of trainees into full-time employees, ensuring a smooth and effective integration into the workforce. This initiative not only benefits the trainees but also helps employers find and retain skilled workers.
Interested businesses are encouraged to contact MCN ETA at (918) 732-7775 or scan the QR code on the attached flyer.
Muscogee Nation Youth Works (MNYW)
The Muscogee Nation Youth Works Program (MNYW) supports the employment goals of Native Americans residing within the MCN boundaries. Youth Works is dedicated to empowering the next generation by providing opportunities for employment and support in their educational journeys.
Year-Round Program
The Year-Round Program is a work experience-based initiative for high risk, Native youth applicants to support themselves while working towards their education or obtaining employability skills.
Application | Employment and Training…
New Employment Support Service Program
The New Employment Support Service Program is an initiative to provide assistance to previously unemployed individuals transitioning to a new job.
Application | Employment and Training…
Your Educational Success (YES) Incentive
The Y.E.S. Incentive offers financial incentives to students for academic excellence. Students must have participated in the Summer Youth Employment Program the previous summer. *Youth Works will honor Fall 2024 transcripts until February 28, 2025, provided the student meets all eligibility requirements.
Application | Employment and Training…
Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
Eight weeks of summer employment for youth, ages 16-21. Serving Muscogee Youth throughout the following counties: Creek, Hughes, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, Mayes, McIntosh, Muskogee, Rogers, Tulsa, Wagoner.
SYEP Worksites
The Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Youth Works, 2025 Summer Youth Employment Program Worksite application is now OPEN!
Through this partnership, businesses, departments, and organizations may apply to be a Worksite for the SYEP and provide valuable work experiences for youth, at no cost to the company. The Summer Youth Employment Program is a great opportunity for youth to receive training, earn money, and learn essential skills for navigating the workforce.
Worksites may apply online, or request an application from MCN ETA.
Application period: October 1, 2024–January 31, 2025
Sections
- Eligibility
- ACCELERATE
- ACT Test Preparation
- Career Readiness
- Classroom Training
- Emergency/Tech Scholarship
- GED Assistance
- Mvskoke Leadership Program (MLP)
- SPURS
- Summer Youth Employment (SYEP)
- Support Services
- Vocational Tribal Grant, Incentive Grant
- Work Experience
- Youth Services (MNYS)
- Youth Works (MNYW)
MCN Employment & Training Administration
Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm
Mail
2202 Fox Court
Okmulgee, OK 74447