D.R.E.A.M.S.
Our mission statement is "through compassion and acquisition of skills, we empower indigenous families to achieve occupational and educational prosperity"
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“Through compassion and acquisition of skills, we empower indigenous families to achieve occupational and educational prosperity.” – DREAMS Mission Statement
To increase the effectiveness of employment and training programs the Tribes merged Adult Education program and Employment and Training Program to DREAMS as authorized per Public Law 102-477.
Through the Department of Interior, Public Law 102-477 distributes all funding based on the following grants and contracts: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) P.L. 93:638, Job Placement & Training (JP&T) and Adult Education (AED), and Health and Human Services – Native Employment Works (HHS-NEW). The services provided by these grants and contracts include employment opportunities, career development, training services, employment retention services, and follow up services.
Through positive motivation, we encourage participants to develop an educational base they can build upon to achieve success for their family, their future and themselves.
DREAMS PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE:
GED SERVICES
Support eligible participants (ages18 and older) in preparing for and obtaining a high
school equivalency credential.Applicants aged 16-17 must submit an Under-18
Release Form signed by their HighSchool Principal or Superintendent. Forms are
available upon request.
EMPLOYMENTSERVICES
Connect eligible adults (ages 18 and older) with work readiness training, on the job training, and hands-on work opportunities in the private or public sector.
SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Our program connects eligible youth (ages 14 – 24) with work readiness training, on the job training, hands-on work opportunities in the private or public sector from June to July.
DEA – DIRECT EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
Provide support to help eligible participants (ages 18 and older) over come employment barriers as they begin a new job. NOT AN EMERGENCY SERVICE. Apply within 24 hours of hire.
TRAINING SERVICES
Provide tuition assistance, paid directly to the training facility, for eligible participants (ages 18 and older) for certification in Short-term training (under 6 months), Long-term training (over 6 months, and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal members that reside out-of-service area.
DRIVER’S LICENSE REINSTATEMENT REIMBURSEMENT SERVICES:
Reimbursement program provides financial support to help eligible participants (ages 18 and older) over come employment barriers, such as reinstating a Class D Driver’s License. Once-in-a-
lifetime reimbursement assistance.
DREAMS SERVICE AREA
Service available to eligible participants enrolled in a Federally Recognized Tribe and residing in the service area. Limited service available to enrolled Cheyenneand Arapaho Tribal members living outside the service area.
- Beckham
- Blaine
- Canadian
- Custer
- Dewey
- Ellis
- Garfield
- Kingfisher
- Major
- Roger Mills
- Washita
- Woodward
OFFICE LOCATION
Main Office
DOL Building
110 E White Rabbit Rd
Concho, OK 73022
Clinton Satellite Office
DOL Building
10329 N 2274 Rd
Clinton, OK 73601
Watonga Satellite Office
Emergency Response Center
257210 E 820 Rd
Watonga,OK 73772
OFFICE HOURS
Monday to Friday
8:00am – 5:00pm
Watonga Office by appointment
MAILING ADDRESS
Cheyenneand Arapaho Tribes DREAMS Program
Department of Labor
P.O. Box 67
Concho,OK 73022
CONTACT US
Office:(405) 422-7662
TollFree: +1 (800) 247-4612 ext. 27662
FAX: (405) 422-8243
EMAIL: dreamsgroup@cheyenneandarapaho-nsn.gov