Tribal, bi-regional partnership builds future workforce with Indian Youth Service Corps
Pictured (left to right) after signing the proclamation recognizing the significance of the new agreement during the 73rd Annual Keetoowah Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma: Ken Arney, regional forester for the Southern Region; Chief Joe Bunch of the United…
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Indian Youth Service Corps making a difference
United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians during their orientation day on the Cherokee National Forest. (USDA Forest Service photo by Andrea Baquerizo)
This summer, individuals from the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians (UKB) came together as part of the Indian Youth Service Corps…
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Indian Youth Service Corps
The Indian Youth Service Corps provides you paid experience and meaningful education, employment, and training opportunities through conservation projects on public and Indian lands – placing you on a path to a Federal career. EligibilityYou must be between the ages of 16 and 30, or up to 35 years old if you are a veteran.Indian youth receive preference.BenefitsReceive hands-on…