Toksali SMART Program

The 2022 program will be offered virtually to participants age 14-15.

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.

SMART Benefits:

Earn wages while performing on-the-job training
Attain work experience while exploring career opportunities
Gain exposure to a variety of training
Developed confidence, competence and workplace skills in a real-world environment
Experience a variety of trades based on future goals and interests

You Provide

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

First-Time Applicants:

Social Security card
Letter of acknowledgement from Selective Service or signed request form to receive number from Selective Service (male applicants, ages 18 and older)
Document displaying current GPA (report card, progress report or transcript)
Verification of residence (rent receipts, utility bills, etc.)
Signed participant consent form

Returning Applicants:

Letter of acknowledgement from Selective Service or signed request form to receive number from Selective Service (male applicants, ages 18 and older)
Document displaying current GPA (report card, progress report or transcript)
Verification of residence (rent receipts, utility bills, etc.)
Signed participant consent form

Eligibility

First-time applicant: Chickasaw citizen
Returning applicants: Open to any member of a federally recognized tribe who participated in 2019, with Chickasaw preference
Be between the ages of 14 and 21 before beginning employment training
Reside within the Chickasaw Nation boundaries

Other Information

Training topics include:

Chickasaw Nation Core Values
Chickasaw Language
Financial Literacy
ACT Prep
Job Skills-Academic Assistance/Tutoring
Future Employment Opportunities
Assistance with Job Placement
Character/Leadership Development
Mentoring
Wellness/Nutrition
Occupational Skills Training
Customer Service
Leadership Development Opportunities
Supportive Programs/Services
Higher Education
Cultural Experiences

Service Area

Chickasaw Nation Residents

This service is available inside the Chickasaw Nation's boundaries

Locations

Toksali SMART Office - Ada
910 Colony Drive
Ada, Oklahoma 74820

(580) 310-9240

Toksali SMART Office - Ardmore
2341 N. Commerce
Ardmore, Oklahoma 73401

(580) 310-9242

Toksali SMART Office - Purcell
1430 Hardcastle Blvd.
Purcell, Oklahoma 73080

(580) 310-9241

Toksali SMART Office - Tishomingo
815 E. 6th St.
Tishomingo, Oklahoma 73460

(580) 387-2780

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