ADULT EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

EMPLOYMENT FORMS & APPLICATIONS

CONTACT INFORMATION

  • Kawerak, Inc.
    P.O. Box 948
    Nome, AK 99762

  • 907.443.4462
    907.434.2480
  • 907.802.6183
  • bahyakak@kawerak.org

Adult Employment Services

Kawerak’s Employment & Training department supports job seekers by improving essential job skills through coaching, mentoring, and training opportunities. Native Americans and Alaska Natives that are unemployed or underemployed and reside in Bering Strait Region can apply for assistance. Support is available to assist applicants with job searches, resume building, filling out job applications, interview techniques, and career assessments. Our department has a range of resources from on-line tutorials, skills development software, workbooks and training opportunities.
Based on individual needs as well as financial situation and available funding, services may include work attire, personal hygiene items, license fees, testing and registration fees, childcare, transportation assistance, career coaching, referrals, and items needed to prepare Tribal Members for training and employment. Other support services may be provided based on individual needs to achieve goals identified in an Individual Employment Plan.

Kawerak Job Skills Profile

To best assist individuals looking to develop their employment options, Kawerak staff encourage you to fill out the Job Skills Profile. This short survey gives us a good idea on where we can start to assist you.

*NEW* Adult Supported Work Experience Program

This service is designed to help adults gain valuable work skills that may lead to additional employment opportunities. On-the-job training will be provided at the worksite, and participants are encouraged to attend short-term training related to their occupation.

Earn and Learn!

Apply to be a part of this 3-6 month PAID work experience program to learn the essential job functions of being an Administrative Assistant! This training program is designed to get you the tools you need to feel confident in the job, add to your experience, improve your resume, and offer one-on-one support as you transition into a work-life schedule.

Experience will start and end at varying times dependent on placement location, performance and schedules. At this time this program is limited to tribal members in Nome and Unalakleet.  Deadline to Apply is February 20th!

For more information, call us at 907-443-4347 or email Intake@kawerak.org

Download the Application:  Administrative Assistant Work Experience Program Application

Direct Employment Assistance

The Kawerak Employment Assistance (DEA) Program provides a one-time grant to eligible tribal members who reside in the Bering Strait-Norton Sound region who are transitioning to new or full-time employment. Direct Employment Assistance provides funds for start-up living expenses and employment-related needs necessary to secure employment and become self-sufficient.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be Alaska Native or American Indian and a member of a federally recognized tribe
  • Must reside in the Bering Strait-Norton Sound region (minimum of 90 days)
  • Nome Eskimo Community tribal members must apply at NEC
  • Must be unemployed for 3 months prior to application submission or underemployed (economically disadvantaged)
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must have obtained a regular full-time job, 3 months or longer at 30 hours a week
  • Have not received Direct Employment Assistance before
  • Must demonstrate necessity for financial need
  • Must apply for assistance before the 1st paycheck is received

Application Process

  1. Complete the Employment and Supportive Services Application
  2. Submit Verification of Tribal Enrollment (see your local IRA)
  3. Submit a copy of your State Birth Certificate
  4. Submit a copy of your Social Security Card
  5. Complete the Supplemental Information Forms
  6. Submit Employment Verification
  7. Submit Landlord Verification

Intake and Case Management

Once the application is complete, the applicant will meet with the case manager t to review the application, determine services needed, complete an Individual Education or Employment Plan, and participate in a follow-up meeting 90 days after the service was provided.

Adult Employment Services

Kawerak’s Employment & Training department supports job seekers by improving essential job skills through coaching, mentoring, and training opportunities. Native Americans and Alaska Natives that are unemployed or underemployed and reside in Bering Strait Region can apply for assistance. Support is available to assist applicants with job searches, resume building, filling out job applications, interview techniques, and career assessments. Our department has a range of resources from on-line tutorials, skills development software, workbooks and training opportunities.
Based on individual needs as well as financial situation and available funding, services may include work attire, personal hygiene items, license fees, testing and registration fees, childcare, transportation assistance, career coaching, referrals, and items needed to prepare Tribal Members for training and employment. Other support services may be provided based on individual needs to achieve goals identified in an Individual Employment Plan.

Kawerak Job Skills Profile

To best assist individuals looking to develop their employment options, Kawerak staff encourage you to fill out the Job Skills Profile. This short survey gives us a good idea on where we can start to assist you.

Fill out the job skills profile : Job Skills Profile

*NEW* Adult Supported Work Experience Program

This service is designed to help adults gain valuable work skills that may lead to additional employment opportunities. On-the-job training will be provided at the worksite, and participants are encouraged to attend short-term training related to their occupation.

Earn and Learn!

Apply to be a part of this 3-6 month PAID work experience program to learn the essential job functions of being an Administrative Assistant! This training program is designed to get you the tools you need to feel confident in the job, add to your experience, improve your resume, and offer one-on-one support as you transition into a work-life schedule.

Experience will start and end at varying times dependent on placement location, performance and schedules. At this time this program is limited to tribal members in Nome and Unalakleet.  Deadline to Apply is February 20th!

For more information, call us at 907-443-4347 or email Intake@kawerak.org

Download the Application:  Administrative Assistant Work Experience Program Application

Direct Employment Assistance

The Kawerak Employment Assistance (DEA) Program provides a one-time grant to eligible tribal members who reside in the Bering Strait-Norton Sound region who are transitioning to new or full-time employment. Direct Employment Assistance provides funds for start-up living expenses and employment-related needs necessary to secure employment and become self-sufficient.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be Alaska Native or American Indian and a member of a federally recognized tribe
  • Must reside in the Bering Strait-Norton Sound region (minimum of 90 days)
  • Nome Eskimo Community tribal members must apply at NEC
  • Must be unemployed for 3 months prior to application submission or underemployed (economically disadvantaged)
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must have obtained a regular full-time job, 3 months or longer at 30 hours a week
  • Have not received Direct Employment Assistance before
  • Must demonstrate necessity for financial need
  • Must apply for assistance before the 1st paycheck is received

Application Process

  1. Complete the Employment and Supportive Services Application
  2. Submit Verification of Tribal Enrollment (see your local IRA)
  3. Submit a copy of your State Birth Certificate
  4. Submit a copy of your Social Security Card
  5. Complete the Supplemental Information Forms
  6. Submit Employment Verification
  7. Submit Landlord Verification

Intake and Case Management

Once the application is complete, the applicant will meet with the case manager t to review the application, determine services needed, complete an Individual Education or Employment Plan, and participate in a follow-up meeting 90 days after the service was provided.

EMPLOYMENT FORMS & APPLICATIONS

CONTACT INFORMATION

  • Kawerak, Inc.
    P.O. Box 948
    Nome, AK 99762

  • 907.443.4462
    907.434.2480
  • 907.802.6183
  • bahyakak@kawerak.org