South Carolina Indian
Development Council, Inc.
Employment
and Training Services for
Native Americans in South Carolina
Purpose:
The purpose of this program is to provide workforce
investment activities that increase the employment,
retention, and earnings as well as occupational skill
attainment of Indian people.
Costs:
Eligible participants pay no fees or costs to participate
after determinations of eligibility, enrollment, and
acceptance as participants.
Participant
Activities:
Once enrolled, eligible participants receive assistance
with educational training cost. In some cases, wages are
paid for participation in work experience.
Funds are provided for tuition, books, supplies, and costs
associated with classroom training. Other supportive costs
may be provided.
Whose Is
Eligible?
●
Indian People.
Documentation will be required, such as a
tribal membership card. Males born after 1950 and are over
age 17 must also satisfy Selective Service registration.
● Unemployed
● Underemployed
●
Economically
disadvantaged
●
High School
graduates interested in a two-year program.
Call the Tribal Office at 864.683.1421 or email
cherokeesister@msn.com for an application or for more
information.
If
you are a tribal member from another state, go to the
following web site to find out where you need to apply:
www.servicelocator.org
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SC Commission
for the Blind
The SC Commission for the Blind
is engaging in an effort to make the Native citizens of SC
aware of their services.
While their primary services relate to the Vocational
Rehabilitation Program, the agency also has an Older Blind
and Children's Services Program. Below is a listing of
those progressive eye pathologies which make individuals
eligible for their services:
1. Retinitis Pigmentosa
2. Glaucoma
3. Optic Atrophy
4. Cataracts in both eyes
5. Macular Degeneration
6. Diabetic Retinopathy (vision loss from diabetes)
7. Keratoconus
8. Stargardt's
9. Vision loss due to HIV
10.Vision loss due to Multiple Sclerosis
For more information about this service, visit
www.sccb.state.sc.us
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Free
Cancer Screening Program for Eligible Women
The Best Chance Network is a
special program to help women who need to be screened for
breast and cervical cancer. You may be able to receive free
services if you meet these guidelines:
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you are 40-64 years old,
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you have no health insurance, or your health insurance only
pays for hospital care, and
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you meet certain income guidelines.
To learn more, call the American Cancer Society at
1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345) and ask about the SC Best
Chance Network.
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South
Carolina Small and Minority Business
For information on starting a
small minority business or questions concerning small and
minority businesses, email Rogie Nelson at
rnelson@cfma.state.sc.us
For more information on the South Carolina Commission for
Minority Affairs (CMA), visit the CMA web site at
www.state.sc.us/cma
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United Way of
South Carolina
For
assistance with utility bills, medical bills, and/or
housing assistance, call 211
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