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Learn about
the different aspects of the TCCC Nenana program by following
the links below.
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Benefits
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Living stipend: |
$400/month before taxes. |
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Education award: |
$2,375 for the 5 month program and $4,725 for
the 9 month program. |
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Room and board: |
Room and board provided at
no charge! Members cook meals and clean the dorms together. Expect one to
three roommates. |
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| Job
skills training |
Members receive formal training and experience in the
following areas throughout their service.
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- Team building
- Leadership
- First Aid/CPR
certification
- Diversity training
- Resume and cover
letter writing
- Interviewing skills
- Self-determination
- Self-assessments
- Confidence
- Maturity
- Work ethic
- CERT
- OSHA
- GED
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Vocational
education
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TCCC has established an on campus vocational
education program which enables Members to learn a variety of hands-on
skills. A vocational shop and classroom provide an excellent environment
in which to learn. Certification in a number of trade skill areas is
available from our highly trained staff. While on campus, our Members
will have the opportunity to work on welding, plumbing, carpentry,
painting, small engine repair, maintenance, and a wide variety of
construction and building skills.
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| GED
test preparation |
We have established a cooperative GED program
with Adult Learning Programs of Alaska (ALPA) and University of Alaska
Fairbanks (UAF)
Rural Education. Our program has been designed to meet
the unique needs of our Members. Every Member will be given an
individual assessment and evaluation. GED instructors will be on campus a minimum of two days per week, instructing our
Members in Math,
Science, English, Social Studies and Reading. Additionally, Members will
be able to participate in an online GED preparation program provided by
TCC. Members away from campus on service projects can use this program
via laptop computer. The program will be available to Members 24 hours per day
while they are on campus.
It is our goal to assist our Members to successfully prepare for and
to pass their GED before graduation from the TCCC program.
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| Career
Center |
We have established relationships
with a
wide range of Native and non-Native organizations to provide career
information, career assistance, and career opportunities for our
Members. Unions, employers, educational institutions, corporations and
government agencies will be active participants in a variety of
programs at our Career Center. Many of the programs will be open to the
community of Nenana as well as our Members.
Trips to various employers are planned. One of our Members' favorite
activities has been to visit Doyon Corporation. The information and
assistance given to our Members from Doyon staff was a highlight of
last year's career development program.
It is our goal to give our Members realistic and
obtainable
career opportunities in order for them to utilize the skills they develop
as a part of the TCCC program.
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| Native Culture and Traditions
Program |
A major factor in personal growth
experience while at TCCC will be provided through our Native Culture and
Traditions Program. This program has been developed to afford our
Members an opportunity to participate in a diverse and exciting array of
unique, relevant and fulfilling learning experiences.
Each week, while on Campus in Nenana, Native
Elders, teachers, musicians, artists, leaders, dancers, craftsmen and
women and mentors will share with Members their wisdom, talents,
arts, crafts, language, music, skills and life experiences.
TCCC members will have the opportunity to interact with members of
the Native community in an open and positive environment. The sharing of
ideas, cultural treasures and information offers a once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity to gain a deeper personal understanding of what it means to
be an Alaska Native person.
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This program is a celebration of you and the People!
We encourage all of our Members to make suggestions regarding this
program. If you have a friend, relative or community member who has a
special skill or talent they are willing to share with our Members, please contact
us.
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Members'
Cornerstones
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| Respect: |
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for others: We believe we should treat each
other with respect, regardless of our
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for self: We believe we should have
self-respect, be self sufficient and hard
working. We should appreciate our own traditions
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for elders: We believe we should have
respect for our elders and their experiences. |
| Respect
for nature: We believe we should have
respect for nature. We should appreciate and
protect the delicate balance and connection
which exists between all things |
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| Integrity: |
We
believe it is important to be honest and truthful. We
should admit and accept responsibility for our own
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| Community: |
| Connection:
We believe we should be connected to our
community. We should be active, participating,
and positive members of our communities. We
believe this holds true of the many
communities, throughout Alaska, which we will be
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| Responsibility:
We believe we have a responsibility to our
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| Giving:
We believe in giving of ourselves for the
betterment of the community. We believe the more
we are able to give, the more personal growth
and satisfaction we will receive. |
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| Attitude: |
We
believe in the power of attitude and that our attitude
has an effect on our own, as well as others', experiences
and happiness. |
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Great
Peace Law
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Long
before the arrival of Europeans in North America,
Native Peoples had learned to live together under what
is known as the Great Peace Law. This law is the basis
for the United States Constitution. The concepts of
this law encourage Native People to think and live in
a way that offers opportunities for people to live and
grow together in good ways. The TCCC residential
program encourages members to live in peace and
harmony together, as Native Peoples, utilizing the
concepts of the Great Law.
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righteousness. In order to keep violence and anger from
interfering with the harmony and stability of the community, everyone must treat each other fairly. Such
conduct will insure that justice is maintained. Each
individual must have a strong sense of justice, must
treat other people as equals and must be treated equally
themselves. People must be willing to
obey and enforce rules. Each person must shape his/her own personal conduct
so as not to foster resentment or hatred; and must be
willing to use the power of reasonable thinking to
overcome problems and arrive at a mutually beneficial
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health. Health means that the soundness of mind, body,
and sprit will create a strong individual. Health is
also the peacefulness that results when a strong mind
uses its rational power to promote well being between
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power.
Power comes from the united actions of the People
operating under one law, one mind, one heart and one
body. Such power can assure that justice and
healthfulness continue. People need to exercise just
enough power to maintain the peace and well being of the
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