Chickasaw Nation · EDUCATION
School-to-Work Program
Provides preemployment services to eligible nontraditional Chickasaw students pursuing postsecondary education. Participants combine education at accredited institutions with on-the-job training while receiving career readiness support and stipends to prepare for employment within 90 days of graduation.
Who's eligible
Tribal Citizens Only
Meet at least one of: U.S. military veteran; Single parent/guardian; Age 25 or older at the time of application; First-generation college student. AND meet all of: Chickasaw citizen 18 years or older; Have a high school diploma, GED/HSE certificate or equivalent or college transcript; Have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation; Be in good academic standing; Enrolled (or accepted) into an accredited college or career technology center.
Where it's offered
State
Available to Chickasaw citizens in Oklahoma
Location:
School to Work - Ada, Ada, Oklahoma 74820; School to Work - Ardmore, Ardmore, Oklahoma 73401; School to Work - Norman (Oklahoma City), Norman, Oklahoma 73069
How to apply
Applications are accepted in March, July and October. You can access the application from the Chickasaw Employment Access webpage, Chickasaw.net/CEA, or the STW webpage.
Online Portal
Contact
Phone: 580-559-0815
Email: CEANavigation@Chickasaw.net
Last verified against the official source on 2026-04-17.