YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

 The Jicarilla Youth Employment Program (YEP) is dedicated to fostering the growth and development of Jicarilla Apache youth by exceeding the expectations of the Jicarilla Apache Nation. Through character-building initiatives and skill development, the YEP prepares young employees to become productive, educated, and qualified members of the workforce. The program’s operation, including the number of youth employed, is determined by the allocation of tribal funds approved annually by the Legislative Council. The YEP also encourages participants to continue their education, enhance their skills, and ensure they are well-prepared for future job opportunities within the Jicarilla Apache Nation. 

POLICY

To be eligible for employment under the Youth Employment Program, all potential applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants must be enrolled members of the Jicarilla Apache Nation and possess a valid census number.
• Applicants must be between the ages of 14 and 17.
• Applicants must be enrolled and returning students attending Junior or Senior High School.

2. Additional Criteria for Afterschool Employment:

• Applicants must reside on the Jicarilla Apache Nation Reservation.
• The Youth Employment Program prioritizes education above all else. Therefore, youth employees are expected to maintain a minimum GPA of  2.0, which is also acceptable for eligibility.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

1. Complete, signed, and dated application
2. Parent Consent/Media Release Form
3. Consent for Medical Care Form
4. School Verification Form
5. Current driver's license, State Issued ID, Tribal ID, Passport (US)
6. Social Security Card
7. Jicarilla Apache Nation Certificate of Indian Blood
8. Birth Certificate

CONTACT PERSON INFORMATION

Trina Gonzales, YEP Data Technician

trina.gonzales@jan-nsn.com

(575) 759-4264