Adult & Youth

These government workforce development programs are funded at the federal level, and implemented on behalf of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, Ignacio, CO.

Services

• Employment and training services that address the needs of individuals in need of training, retraining, and skill upgrades, or assisted job search
• Tutoring, alternative secondary school offerings, paid and unpaid work experiences, résumé writing, supportive services, mentoring, follow-up services, guidance and counseling

Application:

• Download the application packet after clicking the link below.
• Complete the application and the assessment form.
• Gather the documents listed for eligibility
• Contact the TTA Career Counselor at the SUCAP office, 285 Lakin Street in Ignacio CO.

Eligibility:

ADULT – 18 years or older

• Proof of Indian Blood (Certificate/Letter of Indian Blood, Tribal ID, and Birth Certificate w/parent’s verification as Native.
• Proof of Residency (utility bill, rent receipt, voter’s registration, etc)
• Proof of age (see Application packet link for documentation you need)
• Proof of Selective Service registration for males 18 or older (see Application packet link for documentation you need)
• Low income or unemployed

YOUTH – 17 to 21 years of age

• All of the above
• Proof of low income status, either through receiving public support such as TANF or food stamps, or through income earned (see Application packet link for documentation you need)
• One of the following situations:
  • Basic skills deficient (below 9^th grade level in Reading and Math)
  • Foster child
  • Pregnant or parenting
  • School dropout
  • Offender
  • Run-away/Homeless
  • Needs additional assistance to complete education or get a job
  • Youth with a disability