Choctaw Nation 477 Program Employment Training Services

10/10/2026

Celebrating 20 Years of Service! 🎉

Today, we proudly recognize Shonnie for 20 years of dedicated service to the Choctaw Nation!
Shonnie, your commitment, compassion, and hard work have made a lasting impact on countless lives through Employment Training Services and the Choctaw Nation. Over the years, you have helped individuals discover opportunities, overcome challenges, and achieve their goals. The positive difference you make in the lives of others does not go unnoticed.
We are incredibly proud of all you have accomplished and grateful for the knowledge, leadership, and heart you bring to your work every day. Your dedication to serving our people and strengthening our communities is truly inspiring.
YAKOKE, Shonnie, for 20 years of outstanding service, unwavering commitment, and the many lives you have touched along the way. We appreciate you more than words can express and are honored to have you as part of the Employment Training Services family.

💙 Congratulations on this incredible milestone, and here's to many more years of making a difference!

🎊👏🏽💙

09/16/2026

09/16/2026

🎉 Shoutout to Our Program Coordinators! 🎉

A big YAKOKE to Tyler Akins and Stephanie Cantwell for representing our program at the McAlester Expo Fall Festival today from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.!

We appreciate your dedication to connecting with families, sharing information, and supporting our communities. Your hard work and commitment help make a positive impact wherever you go.

If you're attending the festival, be sure to stop by and say HALITO! 🍂🍁

Yakoke, Tyler and Stephanie, for being outstanding ambassadors for our program! 👏💙

07/11/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Erin Denton! 🎉

We are proud to celebrate Erin Denton on her recent promotion to CNO IT Service Manager 2!

Erin utilized Classroom Training (CRT) to obtain her Project Management Certification through Oklahoma State University, which helped prepare her for this exciting career advancement.

Erin's dedication, hard work, and commitment to professional growth are an inspiration, and we are excited to see all she accomplishes in her new role.

Please join us in congratulating Erin on this well-deserved achievement! 👏🎊

📸 Pictured: Craig Northcutt, Sierra Janway, Erin Denton, and Bri Wilson�📸 Not Pictured: John Williams

07/01/2026

Yakoke to Program Coordinator II Stephanie Cantwell! 👏

Today, Stephanie was serving lunch at the Poteau Community Center while also sharing information about the Choctaw Nation 477 Program. Her dedication to serving the community and connecting individuals with valuable employment, training, and educational opportunities reflects the Choctaw spirit of caring for one another.

Thank you, Stephanie, for your commitment to making a difference and helping strengthen our communities through service and outreach.
Yakoke for all you do! ❤️🖤

06/26/2026

🌟 Nominate an Outstanding Choctaw Student Today! 🌟

Together We’re More is proud to continue our partnership with VYPE Media to recognize exceptional Choctaw high school students who are making a difference both in the classroom and through extracurricular activities.

Each magazine issue features:
🏅 One outstanding male student
🏅 One outstanding female student
📖 Recognition in the magazine
📱 A featured post on the VYPE SE page

We know our communities are filled with students who excel in academics, athletics, leadership, fine arts, service, and other activities. Help us celebrate their hard work and achievements by submitting a nomination!

✨ If you know a Choctaw high school student who deserves to be recognized, we encourage you to nominate them and help us shine a spotlight on their success.

Together, let’s celebrate the next generation of Choctaw leaders! ❤️💛

https://vypeok.com/2026-2027-choctaw-nation-athlete-spotlight-nomination/

06/26/2026

Notice: Limited Availability on Today (6/26)

The Choctaw Nation 477 Program - Employment & Training Services Teams will be traveling to Durant, OK for a team meeting today (6/26).

During this time, both traveling staff and those at headquarters will have limited to no access to phones & email. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we take this time to collaborate and strengthen our services.

We will return all calls and messages within 24 hours.

Yakoke for your continued support!

06/22/2026

As we enter the summer months, it is important to be prepared for Extreme Heat events and Power Outages.

☀️ Have a plan to stay as cool as you can and hydrated if your power or AC goes out, protecting yourself from heat related illnesses.

- Plan in advance where you can go to stay cool; are there community spaces that will be open that can provide relief?
- Use ventilation and shading to help moderate indoor temperatures, like covering sun-exposed windows.
- Stay hydrated.
- Use fuel-powered generators safely. Never run a generator inside your home, garage, or basement. Place your generator at least 20 feet away from buildings.

06/22/2026

📢 MONDAY JOB SPOTLIGHT 📢

Every Monday, we’ll highlight some of our most-needed positions to help connect great people with great opportunities.

Whether you’re looking for a fresh start, a career change, or know someone searching for work, we encourage you to apply and share this post.

Visit our careers page to get started at https://careers.choctawnation.com/.

06/22/2026

OBF Tribal & Rural Clinic-Choctaw Community Center - Smithville: OILS will be in Smithville, OK, tomorrow, June 23rd! We’d love to meet you in person. Call 1-800-658-1497 or (405) 943-6457 to schedule your appointment. Stop by, ask questions, and see how OILS can help you.