Choctaw Nation 477 Program Employment Training Services

11/02/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Geneva Coley! 🎉

We are excited to celebrate Geneva Coley of Bryan County, District 9, who successfully completed a Work Experience (WEX) agreement with Environmental Services (EVS) at the Choctaw Nation Headquarters in Durant and was hired into a permanent position effective October 25, 2026!

Through her hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence, Geneva turned a training opportunity into a career opportunity.

"The 477 Program is a great opportunity for anyone wanting to get a start in a career with the Choctaw Nation. A big thank you to Kenni Elrod and Craig Northcutt." – Geneva Coley

Program Coordinator Kenni Elrod shared, "It was a pleasure to work with Geneva. Her hard work and dedication helped her secure the permanent position with EVS."

Stories like Geneva's demonstrate how the 477 Program provides participants with valuable experience, career skills, and pathways to long-term employment.

Please join us in congratulating Geneva on this well-deserved accomplishment! 👏🌟

10/30/2026

🎃👻 Happy Halloween from Employment Training Services! 👻🎃

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our amazing team for helping make Halloween so much fun this year!

From the creative decorations to the festive spirit, your efforts helped create an exciting and welcoming environment for the children and families we serve.

We love seeing the creativity, teamwork, and enthusiasm that each of you bring to our events. Thank you for making this celebration so special and memorable for everyone involved.

Wishing everyone a fun, safe, and Happy Halloween! 🍬🕸️🎃

10/28/2026

🎃 Halloween Fun at the Poteau Community Center! 👻

Program Coordinators II Stephanie Cantwell, Shonnie Hall, and Seth Rogers had a great time serving lunch and visiting with community members at the Poteau Community Center's Halloween celebration! 🧡🖤

The center was filled with festive decorations, smiling faces, and plenty of Halloween spirit. We are always grateful for opportunities to connect with our communities and give back while sharing in these special events.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the day so enjoyable. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween! 🎃👻🍂

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10/23/2026

💙 Please Help Us Welcome Our Newest Team Member, Caleb Christopher! 💙

We are excited to welcome Caleb Christopher to our team! Caleb is based at the Choctaw Nation Tribal Services Building in Hugo, Oklahoma, and brings a motivated, energetic spirit along with a passion for serving his community.

Caleb is ready to assist and support individuals and families as they work toward their employment goals. We are thrilled to have him on board and look forward to the positive impact he will make in the Hugo area and beyond.
Please join us in giving Caleb a warm welcome to the team! 👏🎉

If you or someone you know is seeking assistance with employment services for youth or adults, we encourage you to apply today:
🔗 https://www.choctawnation.com/services/477-program/

Welcome to the team, Caleb! We're excited to have you with us! 🪶💙

10/21/2026

10/21/2026

Yakoke to Choctaw Nation Career Development for putting on an excellent event today! 🎉

A special thank you to everyone who worked behind the scenes to make this event such a success. Your hard work, dedication, teamwork, and commitment to serving our tribal members did not go unnoticed.

Thank you for representing Choctaw Nation with excellence. Great job, team! ❤️💛

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!

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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