YES Program Mandatory Orientation

The 2026 Summer YES Program Applications are open! Applications are due May 1st. Upon acceptance to the program, youth must attend the Mandatory Orientation at Danbury Casino on June 9th 2026 from 4-7pm!

Applications can be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1J63EneIjG6wb_O6g6OrFtXzsSxlZQIML?usp=sharing

About the Program
The YES Program is a Career Exploration and Cultural Education program for youth ages 14-17 who are tribal members and descendants. The program includes 5-6 weeks of career exploration and education. Youth will receive a stipend for participation.

Career Exploration will takes place two days per week at designated job placements within the tribal departments, enterprises, and local businesses. Education Days will take place one day per week at the Tribal Education Building in Hertel WI.

Requirements
- Youth must be age 14-17 (or 18 if still enrolled in high school for the next school year)
- Youth and parents/guardians must submit all application forms and materials by May 1st.
- Youth and parents/guardians must attend the mandatory Orientation Day on June 9th 4-7pm at the Danbury Casino Event Center

Apply by May 1st!
Contact 715-349-2195 x5105 or bGF1cmFtIHwgc3Rjcm9peG9qaWJ3ZS1uc24gISBnb3Y=

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• Next month, 8th April, 05:00 pm, Meet & Greet with Tribal Education at Round Lake Community Center in Luck
• Next month, 13th April, 05:00 pm, Meet & Greet with Tribal Education at Maple Plain Community Center in Cumberland
• Next month, 15th April, 06:00 pm, Meet & Greet with Tribal Education at Danbury Community Center in Danbury