Education, Employment and Training Division Toll Free 1-800-450-4341 Telephone: (907)443-4388 * Fax: 907.443.4479 or 4480 or 4485 Vocational Training Kawerak, Inc. provides supplemental financial assistance and vocational guidance to eligible residents of the Bering Strait/Norton Sound region who require job skills in order to obtain and/or retain employment. Applicants must be enrolled and accepted into an accredited training program in certified, vocational or trade school. Kawerak, Inc. funds are supplemental; therefore applicants must apply for financial aid for all available local, state and private sources, as well as utilizing personal and family resources. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Applicants must meet the following criteria: 1. Alaska Native or American Indian, and a member of a federally recognized tribe. 2. RESIDE IN THE BERING STRAIT/NORTON SOUND REGION. (*Non-residents see page 2*) Residents of Gambell need to apply to their local IRA Council. 3. Unemployed and/or under employed (under-employed meaning, your current job is only part-time or you are in need of additional training for job advancement.) 4. Show financial need after applying for other funding sources. See page 3 5. Pass pre-employment/pre-training drug screening. APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Complete the Kawerak, Inc. Education, Employment and Training Application and attach the following documents: Verification of Tribal Enrollment Student Budget A copy of your high school, GED and/or College/University/Trade school transcripts Copy of your school admissions letter or enrollment agreement Two (2) letters of recommendation (not friends or relatives) A letter intent stating the following: Personal and employment goals, name of school you wish to attend and where you wish to pursue employment Attach these additional documents if family members are included in your request: Copy of your marriage certificate Copy of dependent children s birth certificate(s) Verification of Tribal membership for spouse and dependent children DEADLINE: Four (4) weeks prior to training start date. APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED UNTIL ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ARE RECEIVED **PLEASE DETACH AND KEEP FOR YOUR RECORDS** Revised 7/07
Page 2 NON-RESIDENTS: Tribal members who no longer reside in the region are eligible to apply for a $1,500.00 grant toward tuition, fees & books. These grants are limited to one per training program. RELOCATION COSTS: Due to the high cost of relocating families with trainees is highly discouraged. Students who make the decision to relocate family members to their training location must apply for the Alaska Student Loan to finance the cost. REPEAT APPLICANTS: Repeat applicants (those who previously received training funds through Kawerak, Inc.) will be considered as a lower priority for consideration of funding, and must provide justification for repeat services. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / REQUIRMENTS: Applicants are evaluated on personal motivation, suitability of training, financial need and post training employment opportunity. Training must be for occupations that are in demand in our region. If they are not in demand either in your area or in your community, the applicant must be willing to relocate. Applicants may be required to partake in testing to assess reading and math skills. Applicants are expected to demonstrate commitment of their own training. This can be accomplished by making personal contributions and applying for other sources of financial aid (i.e. Pell Grant, Alaska Student Loan, or private scholarships/grants/loans). FINANCIAL RESOURCES Bering Strait Foundation (BSNC shareholders/descendants) P.O. Box 1008 Nome, Alaska 99762 Phone: (907) 443-5252 www.beringstraits.com State Training Employment Program/Workforce Investment Act Department of Labor Nome Job Center Pouch 161 Nome, AK 99762 1-800-478-2626 or (907) 443-2626 Alaska Student Loan Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education 3030 Vintage Boulevard Juneau, Alaska 99801-7109 1-800-441-2962 www.state.ak.us/acpe Norton Sound Health Corporation (Health Professions) P.O. Box 966 Nome, Alaska 99762 Phone: (907) 443-3311 www.nortonsoundhealth.org Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation (Bering Strait Region residents) P.O. Box 193 Unalakleet, Alaska 99684 Phone: (907) 642-3190 www.nsedc.com Contact your school s financial aid office for more resources. **PLEASE DETACH AND KEEP FOR YOUR RECORDS** Revised 7/07
ATTACHMENT A : Name: Social Security Number: - - Date: / / Household Information: List all persons currently living permanently in the household with the information requested for each person ( yourself, spouse, boyfriend, girlfriend, children, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc. ) Full Legal Name Relationship Birth date Applicant / Self Monthly Income Work or School Schedule FINANCIAL ANALYSIS: Check all areas indicating all types of income received by everyone in the household: Unemployment ATAP Food Stamps General Assistance Social Security Veteran Disability Longevity Bonus Other Wages - List Employer (s): Total Yearly Average Net Income for everyone in household: $ Household Type: Own Mortgaged Rental Relative s Other Estimate the total monthly expenses spent by all household residents (proof of expenses may be requested of applicant) : Food $ Gasoline $ Rent / House Payment. $ Heating Oil. $ Water $ Cable Television $ Phone (not long distance) $ Propane.$ Electricity / Utility $ Other $ Other.$ Other $ Summer Youth Participant Only: DO YOU PROVIDE 50% OR MORE SUPPORT TO ANY PERSON OTHER THAN YOURSELF? YES OR NO Do you receive 50% or more support from other family members living with you? Yes or No
Attachment B Higher Education, Vocational Training, Short-term Training ONLY Name: Social Security Number: - - Date: / / PREVIOUS TRAINING AND EDUCATION: School Attended: City, State: Emphasis and/or focus: Degree or Certificate pursued: AA/AAS BA / BS MA / MS Other School Attended: City, State: Emphasis and/or focus: Degree or Certificate pursued: AA/AAS BA / BS MA / MS Other LIST ALL LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES ALONG WITH DATES OF COMPLETION AND EXPIRATION DATES: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM ENROLLING INTO: License Certificate Associate Degree (2yr.) Bachelor's Degree (4yr) Masters Degree Doctorate Emphasis and/or Focus: Term System: Weekly Monthly Quarter Trimester Semester Start date: Anticipated Completion date: Credits to Date: Program / School address: Residential address while attending: Telephone: Fax: Email address: Telephone: Fax: Email address: Permanent address: Telephone:
ATTACHMENT C: EMPLOYMENT HISTORY, UNPAID WORK SERVICE AND SELF - EMPLOYMENT Please give specific details and duties you performed through past employment, volunteering and selfemployment. The information you give will be used to create your Resume. List the most recent job first. 1. Job Title: Start Date: End Date: Company: Address: Supervisor: City / State / Zip: Duties and Responsibilities: Phone Number: Reason for Leaving: 2. Job Title: Start Date: End Date: Company: Address: Supervisor: City / State / Zip: Duties and Responsibilities: Phone Number: Reason for Leaving: 3. Job Title: Start Date: End Date: Company: Address: Supervisor: City / State / Zip: Duties and Responsibilities: Phone Number: Reason for Leaving: 4. Job Title: Start Date: End Date: Company: Address: Supervisor: City / State / Zip: Duties and Responsibilities: Phone Number: Reason for Leaving: 5. Job Title: Start Date: End Date: Company: Address: Supervisor: City / State / Zip: Duties and Responsibilities: Phone Number: Reason for Leaving:
STUDENT BUDGET HIGHER EDUCATION & VOCATIONAL TRAINING ONLY Type of Federal or State Financial Aid you have applied for this TERM: Source Received Denied Pending Date Received Amount List of Scholarships you have applied for this TERM: Source Received Denied Pending Date Received Amount Total Aid and Scholarships: $ INTRUCTIONS Please read before filling out this budget. 8. List all financial aid that you have applied for in the first set of boxes making sure to enter date received and amount. 9. List all scholarships that you have applied for in the second set of boxes making sure to enter date received and amount. 10. Total all amounts of both boxes in the box provided. 11. Add Student Contribution and Parents/Spouse Contribution to Total Aid and Scholarships to get TOTAL STUDENT FUNDS. This total will be for your first semester ONLY. 12. List all estimated or exact costs in the boxes provided. If more room is needed please use an extra sheet of paper. 13. Total all COSTS and SUBTRACT them from the TOTAL FUNDS to obtain TOTAL STUDENTS UNMET NEED. 14. Remember this is for ONE semester only. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call our offices at 443-4399 or toll-free at 1-800-450-4341. Signature Date Student Contribution: $ Parents/Spouse Contribution: $ TOTAL STUDENT FUNDS: $ Costs for this TERM: List all costs for one semester and/or term: Tuition $ Books $ Fees $ Supplies $ Room $ Meals $ Transportation $ Other/Misc. $ TOTAL COSTS: $ TOTAL STUDENT S UNMET NEED: (Subtract TOTAL STUDENT FUNDS from TOTAL COSTS) This application must be submitted every term along with a copy of your previous semester/quarter grades. Please submit a copy of your registration when it s available. Full-time students must enroll for a minimum of 12 credits per semester or 10 credits per quarter (or the number of credits that school requires for full-time status). For continued funding, students must maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 and complete 12 credits per semester or 10 credits per quarter depending which system the student is on. Summer funding is based on availability of funds to students who are in senior standing that will be graduating within the next term. Revised 05/19/03 $
KAWERAK, INC. EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING DIVISION SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY A. Purpose of Policy Kawerak, Inc. is committed to maintaining a productive, safe and healthy training & employment environment free from the abuse of drugs and alcohol. Drugs and alcohol are barriers to employment, and due to limited resources to provide training and employment services, Kawerak, wishes to ensure that its funds are utilized by individuals who will successfully complete training, and are able to secure employment upon completion. When trainees fail to complete programs due to substance abuse or alcohol abuse, or cannot obtain employment because of the required drug testing by employers, the funds expended by Kawerak, Inc. are wasted. B. Prohibition on Abuse of Controlled Substances and Alcohol The use, possession, distribution, or sale of controlled substances by Kawerak funded trainees is prohibited. The consumption of alcohol and/or being under the influence of alcohol during training activities is prohibited. C. Pre-Screening Applicants considered for participation in vocational and certification-training programs shall be tested for controlled substances prior to financial assistance being made available. Employment referrals that request Direct Employment Assistance to participate in pre-employment orientation and screening shall be tested for controlled substances prior to financial assistance being made available. Testing positive for controlled substances will disqualify and applicant from receiving direct employment and training services. D. Termination of Services Trainees attending Kawerak funded employment or training programs may be terminated from the program, and disqualified from future training programs if convicted of a crime involving a controlled substance or alcohol abuse. Kawerak may terminate participants and disqualify them from consideration for future employment or training programs if: (1) they are terminated from and educational or training program due to abuse of controlled substances or alcohol, or (2) if the educational or training institute provides credible information that the individual is abusing controlled substances or alcohol while participated in a program funded by Kawerak. E. Due Process The Education, Employment and Training Substance Abuse Policy will be attached to the EET application for services. After consideration of an application and completion of assessment, the applicant will be contacted, and EET will schedule a time for the applicant to take the urine test. All testing information will be kept in a secure location and will be kept confidential. A trainee who is terminated for substance or alcohol abuse after the start of a training program may appeal the termination decision in accordance with the Education, Employment & Training Division appeals process. F. Scope of Policies This policy applies to applicants requesting financial assistance to enable participation in training programs, or those requesting employment referrals and direct employment assistance funds. The pre-training urine test will be a requirement for qualifications of these services. 3/99 Approved 4/9/99 **PLEASE DETACH AND KEEP FOR YOUR RECORDS**
Kawerak, Inc. Education, Employment and Training Division Appeals Process If the applicant expresses dissatisfaction with the decision for denial of services, the person making the decision will review with him/her the basis for which the decision was made and confirm the validity of facts and the related decision. If error was made or new additional evidence justifies modifying the decision, appropriate adjustments will be made. If the applicant continues to be dissatisfied after the above review, the applicant has the right to appeal the denial within twenty (20) days of receipt of such denial. A longer period may be allowed if adequate justification supports the applicant s request. The applicant must submit a written request to the Assistant Vice-President of the Kawerak, Inc. EET Division requesting a hearing and explaining the reasons for which the hearing is requested. When a hearing is requested, the appropriate EET Specialist will submit a written statement regarding the issue(s), facts and policy upon which the decision was based to the Assistant Vice- President of the EET Division. A copy of this statement will be available to the applicant upon request prior to the scheduled hearing. The applicant has the right to be represented by someone of his/her choice including an attorney at his/her expense. The applicant may appear in person at the designated time and place of the hearing, however it is the applicant s responsibility to make all arrangements and to pay for any expense that may be incurred. If the applicant cannot appear in person, the hearing will continue to take place. Arrangement may be made for a telephonic hearing. If a hearing is held and the appealing party does not participate either in person or via the telephone, the appeal shall be decided on the basis of the information contained in the appeal letter an on the available written information. Individuals filing an appeal shall be informed: 1) Of the Assistant Vice-President s decision within five (5) days of the hearing and, 2) Any further avenues of appeal Upon extenuating circumstances, the Assistant Vice-President may reschedule hearings. Kawerak, EET Division P.O. Box 948 Nome, AK 99762 907.443.4399 Phone or 1.800.450.4341 Toll-free 907.443.4479 or 4480 or 4485 Fax **PLEASE DETACH AND KEEP FOR YOUR RECORDS**