Toksali SMART Program

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.

Summer training dates: May 29, 2023 – July 28, 2023

Level I (Chaffa) – 14-15 years old

100% virtual pre-employment training
Flexible schedule

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

Explore Career Interests
Participate at on-the-job training (OJT) sites
Toksali SMART dress code or OJT site dress code required

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

Videos

Toksali 2019 Annual Meeting

Toksali SMART 2023

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