ADULT EDUCATION CENTER - 501 S. 20th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-785-1232 or 479-785-4115, providing adult education, GED diploma, reading & math review, WAGE prog., computer & ESL class, state certified job readiness. Free classes to anyone age 18 & over, providing childcare for students for $1.00 per day.

ARKANSAS HUMAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - 1801 S. "D" St., Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-783-1854;
providing education, job training & supportive services to low income seasonal farm workers & migrant farm workers. 
Serving 17 Arkansas counties. Services are free.

ARKANSAS VALLEY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE - 1700 Helberg Ln., Ozark, Ar 72949; 479-667-2117 or 800-342-4524
offers 1 & 2 year vocational technical training in 12 various skills, very low tuition, scholarships & grants available. To go to their web site click here: www.avti.tec.ar.us

BUILDING TRADES EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING PROGRAM - P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 74465;
918-456-0671 ext. 2462; a 1 year program teaching basic carpentry, on the job training 4 days week & classroom 1 day week. To visit their web site click here: www.jtpa@cherokee.org.

CRAWFORD COUNTY CONTINUING EDUCATION - 605  Alma Boulevard Ci., Van Buren, AR 72956; 479-471-0019;
adult education, English As Second Language & GED classes, and workplace education. Serving Crawford county. All services are free.

CRAWFORD COUNTY VOLUNTEERS FOR LITERACY - 513 Main St., Van Buren, AR 72956; 479-474-4594;
English as second language class, one-on-one family tutoring, working with local schools, all services & materials free.

EASTERN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD (EWDB) - 1502 W. Chickasaw, Sallisaw, OK; 918-775-2532; to
apply for job training. Must have Cherokee Nation tribal membership.

FORT SMITH LITERACY COUNCIL - 501 S. 20th St., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-783-2665; second language tutoring, computer
& citizenship classes.  Serving Sebastian County residents. To go to their web site click here: www.literacy-first.org

FORT SMITH MULTICULTURE CENTER - 221 Gardner Bldg., U of A Ft. Smith, AR; 479-806-1028; providing services to families & new immigrants, offering classes & referrals. To go to their web site click here: www.fsark.com/multicultural

INDIAN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION - P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 74465; 918-456-0671 ext 2327 or 2428; provides training for business technology, childcare & construction, in preparation for work. Must be of Indian descent, be 18 yr or older & live in Cherokee Nation service area. To go to their web site click here: lcox@cherokee.org

KI BOIS COMMUNITY ACTION - 501 Dewey St., Poteau, OK; 800-299-4479 or 918-647-3267;  vocational training,  Serving low income, elderly, disabled in 4 Okla counties, including LeFlore. To go to their web site click here: www.kibois.com

KIAMICHI ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPT. OF OKLAHOMA (KEDDO) - 200 S. McKenna, Poteau, OK;
918-647-3215; classroom & on-the-job training, serving entire LeFlore county. All services free.

LEFLORE COUNTY WORK CENTER - 106 Rogers Av., Poteau, OK 74953; 918-647-3124; offering, education/training, for employment, serving disabled & non-disabled of LeFlore & Haskell counties. All services free.

MOBILE LEARNING LAB - P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK; 918-456-0671 ext 2462; tutoring basic study skills, computer, career planning, serving ages 14yr-30yrs in Sequoyah county.To go to their web site click here: www.lketcher@cherokee.org

OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION - 405-377-2000; call for info on locations nearest you. To go to their web site click here: www.okcareertech.org

ON-THE-JOB TRAINING PROGRAM OF CHEROKEE NATION - P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 74465; 918-456-0671 ext 2328 or 2462; offers training in occupational trades, must be Indian descent, live in Cherokee nation & be low income. To go to their web site click here: www.jtpa@cherokee.org

POTEAU CHOCTAW NATION FIELD OFFICE - 109 Kerr Av., Poteau, Ok 74953; 918-647-9324 or 800-522-6170; on-the-job training, educational opportunities, must live in Choctaw Nation & have CDIB card. Income guidelines apply.

SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM OF CHEROKEE NATION - P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 74465;
918-456-0671 ext 2327; on-the-job training for youth ages 16 yr - 21 yrs., & live in Cherokee Nation & be of Indian descent. All services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.lcox@cherokee.org

TALIHINA CHOCTAW NATION FIELD OFFICE - Railroad & Dallas Sts., Talihina, OK; 918-567-2106; on-the-job training, education opportunities. Must have CDIB card & live in Choctaw Nation. Income guidelines apply.

WESTERN ARKANSAS CAREER DEVELOPMENT NETWORK CENTER - 616 Garrison, Ft. Smith, AR 72902;
479-783-0231; providing job training and adult education. To go to their web site click here: www.workforcecenter.net

WESTERN ARKANSAS EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (WAEDA)- 1500 E. Main St., Van Buren, AR;
800-285-1311 or 479-474-7061; offers youth summer work training, adult & displaced workers, 2 year job training, Serving 6 Arkanas counties, services are free.

WORKPLACE READINESS - Southside & Northside High Schools - education on job applications, resumes', job interviews, trends, aptitude tests, job shadowing & career speakers.

ABILITIES UNLIMITED - 815 N. "N" St., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-782-5925; Sheltered workshop, education & employment training for disabled workers. No charge for physically or mentally disabled.

ARKANSAS REHABILITATION SERVICES - 1115 S. Waldron #207, Ft. Smith, AR 72903;479-452-7131; providing education/training for employment to people with mental or physical disabilities. Serving low income Arkansas residents.

ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND - 2600 Markham, Little Rock, AR 72205; 501-296-1810 or 800-362-4451;
orientation & mobility, occupational & speech therapy, general curriculum,residential & day program, deaf/blind program; serving Arkansas residents ages 2-21 yrs. All services are free.

ARKANSAS SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER - 1405 N. Pierce #101, Little Rock, AR 72207;
800-482-8437; providing information & referrals for parents of children not progressing normally. Serving ages birth thru 21 yrs. All services are free.

BOST HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - 7701 S. Zero, Ft. Smith, AR 72903; 479-484-1632; offers sheltered
workshop training & classroom studies, living skills, serving physically & mentally disabled. To go to their web site click here: www.bost.org

KIDS FIRST - 616 S. 17th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72902; 479-785-9091;  preschool class.  Serving disabled children. Fee based on income. To go to their web site click here: www.kids-first.cc

LEFLORE COUNTY WORK CENTER - 106 Rogers Av., Poteau, OK 74953; 918-647-3124; education/training, resource center, computers, for disabled of LeFlore & Haskell counties. All services free.

NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL - 800-844-0381; education, referrals, advocacy & support groups. Serving Arkansas residents. Call for meetings information. Services are free. To go to their web site click here:
www.nami-ar@nami.org

STEPPING STONE SCHOOL - 123 Thicksten, Alma, AR 72921; 479-632-3813; providing education for handicapped children ages 6 mo - 5 yrs, and adults ages 18 +.  Serving Crawford  county, all services are free.


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