1. Blackfeet Community College
Issksiniip Project
Health Professions Opportunity Grant
Blackfeet Community College

2. Charles Archambault
Recap Voc. Rehab. Experience
Issksiniip Project, Institutional Coordinator

3. Celeste Yeager Voc. Rehab. Experience
Issksiniip Project, Off-Site Student Success Case-Manager

4. Health Professions Opportunity Grant
Improving the Health of our Nation
Funded by the United States Department of Health and Human Services
Target Population- TANF and other low-income individuals
Provide opportunity for participants to obtain education and training for occupations in the healthcare field
“Issksiniip”- knowing is active participation with the world and the ability to make reference to past experiences and to contextualize them in a system of meanings to make sense of present experiences and formulating the basis for decision making
Five year grant- 32 awarded nationally, 5 awarded to tribes
This is a result of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Blackfeet word that implies

5. Conceptual Framework Tribal HPOG Programs Participant Outcomes
Tribal Program Administration
Strategic Partnerships
Educational Institutions
Tribal & Community Social Services
TANF State Agency
Workforce Investment Boards
Leveraged Resources
Infrastructure
Training & education programs
Student & Family Education & Engagement
Supportive & Cultural Services
Employment & Employability Related Activities
Tribal HPOG Programs
Educational Attainment
Employment
Employability- related outcomes
Participant Outcomes

6. Placement Opportunities
Higher Education Partners
Salish Kootenai College
University of Montana
Montana State University
Montana State University-Billings
College of Great Falls- Montana State University
Community
Partners
Indian Health Service
Blackfeet Manpower
Blackfeet Care Center
Blackfeet Tribal Health Department
Glacier County EMS
Cut Bank Job Service
Benefis Health Systems
North American Indian Alliance (in progress)
Blackfeet Community College
Higher Education Partners
Community Partners
Completion of Trainings, certificates, workshops, internships, volunteer work, and career placement.
Partnership w/ Higher Education Institutions- SKC, UM, MSU, MSU-B, MSU-GF COT
- Award 20 scholarships per year per institution ( 15 at MSU-B)
- Transferrable scholarship meaning BCC graduates will be able to have the scholarship follow them to any of the five partners as long as they still meet the general requirements, similar components
Community Partners- IHS, Blackfeet Tribal Health, Glacier County EMS, Job Service, Blackfeet Manpower
-Help identify job placement opportunities
-Aid in job application completion along with other professional development opportunities for students
- workshops: Working with Tradition, Registering for Work, Resume Workshops, Life Plan Workshops

7. Issksiniip Project Scholarship
Application Process
Blackfeet Community College
Certification
-Certified Nursing Assistant
-Emergency Medical Responder
-Emergency Medical TEchnician
-Behavioral Health Aid
-CHR Diabetes Specialist
Associate Degrees
-Allied Health
-Health & Physical Fitness
-Pre-Nursing
-Human Services
Other
-College Readiness Program
-GED Program
Programs of Study 1
General Eligibility
Completed Application Form
Income Verification
Transcripts
Proof of tribal enrollment or descent status (if applicable)
2 letters of recommendation
Typed 500 word essay
Support Services Verification
Application Materials
TANF or other low income
Montana Resident
Health Profession Program 3 2

8. Scholarship Components
Educational Attainment
Tuition, Fees, and Books
Mentoring and Tutoring
Support Services
Career Placement
Volunteer Opportunities
Internships
Job Selection
Mentoring
Mentor for each student-Need to set-up schedule once assigned
Tutoring
Tutoring will be available for all Issksiniip Project participants-Tutoring schedule will be determined by UM
Support Services
Childcare, transportation, housing, uniforms, etc.
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9. Career Placement /Job Development
The Issksiniip Project maintains a Referral network with employment agencies around the community, state & federal Maintains an information center, Aids in the development of the student’s individual education plan, cultural plan, and life plan, develops internship sites with health agencies.
Career Placement /Job Development
Issksiniip Project’s main objective is to get people into the workforce!

13. Issksiniip Project Student Comments
“ I think it’s very supportive and makes going to school less stressful.” “If not for this program I would not be able to continue my education.” “Program has been very helpful in achieving my goals.” “The Issksiniip Program relieved my worry and stress of financial burdens enabling me to attend class.” “ Excellent! Awesome program.”

14. QUESTIONS?? CONTACT: Charles Archambault
For further questions contact Katelin Conway, Issksiniip Project Director anytime via phone or .
CONTACT:
Charles Archambault
Issksiniip Project Institutional Coordinator
Blackfeet Community College
Browning, MT 59417
Ext. 2326