Toksali SMART Program

Workforce training and experience prepares students to enter the workforce. Skill development includes job shadowing, mentoring, leadership opportunities, job training, life skills education and Chickasaw Nation curriculum.

Applicants must be a citizen of a federally recognized tribe, with Chickasaw preference, ages 14-21. Additional eligibility requirements apply.

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Eligibility

Citizen of a federally recognized tribe, with Chickasaw preference
Between the ages of 14 and 21 before beginning employment training
Reside within the Chickasaw Nation

You Provide

Social Security card (first time applicants only)

Current students provide a document displaying their current GPA (report card, progress report or transcript)
High school graduates provide a copy of their high school diploma or high school equivalency (HSE) certificate
Male applicants ages 18 and older provide a letter of acknowledgment from Selective Service or signed request form to receive a number from Selective Service
Verification of residence (rent receipts, utility bills, etc.)
Signed participant consent form

All required documents should be submitted before applications are considered. Incomplete applications are not eligible.

Online Application

Toksali SMART Application

Required Forms and Documents

Toksali SMART Participant Consent

Virtual Training Agreement

Contact

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Events

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Program Details

This program provides workforce training and experience to youth ages 14 to 21. Creating a SMART workforce, the Toksali (to work) SMART (Successful Mindsets with Attitude and Readiness for Tomorrow) program encourages students to develop productive work patterns and behaviors in real-world environments. Innovative partnerships with a variety of community resources provide youth with meaningful job experiences, strengthening the community workforce.

Experiences may include job shadowing, mentoring, leadership opportunities, job training and more.

Paid training sessions are provided as part of the program.

All participants participate in summer on-the-job training and virtual training. Upon successful completion of summer on-the-job training and virtual training, participants in all levels are eligible to be selected for the Toksali SMART year-round program (TSYRP).

Summer training dates: May 26-Aug. 1, 2025

Level I (Chaffa) – 14-15 years old

On-the-job training four days per week: Tuesday-Friday
Eight virtual training days (on scheduled Mondays)
Toksali SMART dress code
Pre-placement interview and onboarding in May

Level II (Toklo) – 16-17 years old Level III (Tochchi`na) – 18-21 years old

On-the-job training (Tuesday-Friday during June, Monday-Friday during July and August)
Four virtual training days (Mondays in June)
Atali, pre-placement interview and onboarding in May
Toksali SMART dress code or on-the-job site dress code required

Flexible schedules (pertains to all levels)