Choctaw Nation Vocational Rehabilitation

03/17/2026

🚨 Hiring & Resource Event – Durant, OK! 🚨

Looking for a job or helpful local resources? Join us on Monday, March 23rd from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 4209 W Hwy 70 in Durant for a Hiring & Resource Event hosted by Oklahoma Works in partnership with local employers and community resources.

✔️ Meet with local employers who are hiring
✔️ Connect with community resource providers
✔️ Get resume and job search assistance
✔️ Ask questions and receive guidance from Oklahoma Works staff

Whether you're actively job hunting or just exploring opportunities, we’re here to help you take the next step!

📍 Location: 4209 W Hwy 70, Durant, OK
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Bring your resume and come see us!

03/17/2026

The Southeast Oklahoma Library System strives to be a place where people can explore yesterday’s heritage, today’s information, and tomorrow’s dreams.

03/17/2026

WE ARE HIRING- JOIN THE ELECTREX TEAM! Electrex LLC is looking for motivated and dependable Electrical Journeymen and Apprentices to join our team.

If you take pride in quality work and want to be apart of a company that values its employees and customers, we want to hear from you!

03/17/2026

Oklahoma ABLE Tech's Device Reutilization Program has a Broda chair available!

This manual tilt-in-space wheelchair is infinitely adjustable and features sought-after Trendelenburg positioning capabilities. The Synthesis features a signature Comfort Tension Seating® system that provides all-day comfort. Additional positioning capabilities further redistribute pressure to prevent painful and costly pressure injuries. This wheelchair is perfect for long-term care and many other care settings.

The Broda chair also features:
- Front-pivot seat tilt enhances socialization and engagement
- Adjustable, removable lateral shoulder supports provide exceptional positioning
- Height-adjustable arm supports give each user a custom fit
- Adjustable length, articulating, and extending leg supports
- Split, flip-down foot supports with angle-adjustable footplates
- The 16-gauge, powder-coated, tubular steel frame

If you are interested in the Broda chair, fill out the Device Reutilization Program's online application for durable medical equipment on their webpage at https://bit.ly/3N3dUA1. Note: the device pictured is a stock image. Actual inventory may vary slightly.

03/17/2026

🌍 Kindred Spirits: Choctaw & Irish Connection 💚

What do the Choctaw Nation and the people of Ireland have in common?
More than you might think!

Both groups have faced colonization, fought to preserve their languages, and proudly kept their cultures alive. But their connection goes even deeper…

💡 In 1847, after surviving the devastating Trail of Tears, the Choctaw people did something incredible—they raised money to help Ireland during the Great Irish Famine.

❤️ Even while struggling themselves, they chose kindness.

Fast forward to today:
• 🇮🇪 Ireland has honored this generosity with a sculpture called Kindred Spirits
• 🎓 Scholarships now connect Choctaw students with Ireland
• 🤝 The friendship continues through acts of support—even during COVID-19

✨ This story shows that compassion can cross oceans, cultures, and centuries.

Big idea:
Kindness doesn’t just help in the moment—it creates lasting connections.

03/12/2026

03/10/2026

🎓 Full Scholarship Opportunity for Undergraduate Students!

The Advancing Native Students in Aging Research Program at the University of Minnesota is accepting applications for its final cohort! This week-long program (Aug 2–7, 2026 in Minneapolis, MN) provides a full scholarship covering travel, lodging, meals, and program costs.

This program is designed especially for undergraduate students from American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities, and is open to any undergraduate interested in careers in health, science, aging research, or Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD).

Participants will engage in:
• Lectures and discussions led by Native professionals
• Hands-on laboratory and research experiences
• Workshops on aging research and Indigenous research methodologies
• Mentorship and career development opportunities

📅 Dates: August 2–7, 2026
📍 Location: University of Minnesota – Minneapolis, MN
💰 Cost: Fully funded (travel, lodging, and meals included)

Apply here: https://pdc.magee.edu/courses/advancing-native-students-in-aging-research/
Questions? Email: frontiers@mwri.magee.edu

03/10/2026

Interested in studying abroad? Here's your chance with the Choctaw Ireland Scholarship Programme!

Eligibility:
- Be an enrolled member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Interested in a one-year taught Master's degree
- Be accepted into University College Cork (UCC) in Ireland
- Interested in a degree from the College of Arts, Celtic Studies, and Social Sciences at UCC
- Have a valid passport

Don't wait! The deadline is quickly approaching!
- Apply for University College Cork by March 17th
- Appy for the Choctaw - Ireland Scholarship Programme by April 15th

For more information and to apply, visit our website at:
https://chahtafoundation.com/scholarships/choctawirelandscholarship/

03/10/2026

🚨 NEW SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY 🚨

The Servant Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship provides $1,000 in support to Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma tribal members pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in fields such as casino gaming operations, hospitality, marketing, finance, accounting, leadership, business management, computer science, project management, and other related programs.

This scholarship helps support educational expenses at accredited institutions and is designed to encourage students who demonstrate strong character, and a commitment to servant leadership.

Learn more and apply today! 🌟
https://chahtafoundation.awardspring.com/

03/10/2026

CNVR staff Demetrici Bills and Brittney Jackson attended the Career Transition and Resource Fair at the Kiamichi Technology Center in McAlester, OK today.

03/04/2026

Want a career that’s hands‑on, stable, and in demand? 🔥🛠️ Our HVAC program + expert instructor = the real deal. Come tour our facilities, and see how we turn a spark of interest into a career you can be proud of.

Contact our Student Services Coordinator, Cecily Bates at 918-567-2264 or cbates@ktc.edu to schedule a visit or answer any questions you may have. 💬📆

03/04/2026

🪶 NEW SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY 🪶

The Ittatoba Scholarship awards $2,000 to eligible Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma tribal members pursuing degrees in business-related fields, including Business, Human Resources, Marketing, Business Management, and Project Management.

This opportunity was created to support students preparing for leadership and professional careers within our communities. Apply now and take the next step toward your future!

APPLY HERE ⏰: https://chahtafoundation.awardspring.com/