The Off Reservation Boarding Schools
&
Job Corps Program


INTRODUCTION

The Off Reservation Boarding Schools Program was handled under the Bureau of Indian Affairs for the past several years. However, the Bureau of Indian Affairs/Office of Indian Education Program came to a closure on June 30, 2006. Therefore, effective as of july 01, 2006 the ORBS Program is now under the direction of the White Mountain Apache Tribal Education Department. The Education Department handles all inquiries pertaining to Boarding Schools.



PURPOSE

The Education Department will focus on an additional factor to help assist, educate, and promote a better lifestyle for the youth of the community and it's members. The ORBS Program will give potential students who are interested in attending these Boarding Schools more opportunities to enhance their educational values. With a wide range of school activities within these Boarding Schools, the students will be able to interact and be active with clubs and organizations offered. The Job Corps Program will provide room and board, health care, an allowance for everday, a safe home without drugs or violence, and the best education and job training program in the nation.




REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR ORBS PROGRAM

Boarding School Application
Updated Immunization Record
Certificate of Birth
Social Security Card
Unofficial High School Transcripts
First Year Freshman Require proof of promotion to the 9th grade (final 8th grade report card).


REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR JOB CORPS PROGRAM

Job Corps Application
Picture ID (Driver's License, State ID, School ID, Resident Alien Card)
Social Security Card
Birth Certificate
Immunization Records
Official High School Transcripts
Health insurance Card (If Application)
High School Diploma (GED)
Minors (Under 18) Withdrawal Slip From Last School Attended
Minors (Under 18) need to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at the time of the interview.
NO EXCEPTIONS

*ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE JOB CORPS PROGRAM ON A DAILY BASIS
WHO you are:

  • Age 16 through 24
  • A U.S. citizen or legal resident
  • Meet the program's income requirements
  • Ready to learn, work, and become a leader


    O.R.B.S. JOB CORPS PROGRAM

      MELISSA LARZELERE ORBS/JOB CORPS LIAISON
      BRANDON TENIJIETH ORBS JOB CORPS LIAISON ASSISTANT

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US AT

TELEPHONE:
(928) 338-4578
(928) 338-4490
Toll Free: 1-866-907-7738

FAX:
(928) 338-1183