Youth Experience Summer of Work Through SWODA WIA Program
June 29, 2009
"'A chance to see what work is all about and money in their pocket.' - That's what some local youth are experiencing through the South Western Oklahoma Development Authority (SWODA) WIA Summer Youth Employment Opportunity. As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (often known as the stimulus package), nearly 40 young people in the eight-county SWODA area will be taking advantage of a summer work experience. Generally between 18 and 24, these youth are working in either a public or private worksite, under supervision, and earning a summer paycheck while learning what employers often call 'soft skills.'" (More...)
2010 CENA Applications Now Available
June 29, 2009
"Click here to download the 2010 CENA Application."
Funding Available to Train Senior Citizens
June 15, 2009
"Are you or someone you know age 55 or older, unemployed and have a limited income? You or the person you know may be eligible to participate in a program to promote economic self-sufficiency for older Americans by providing them with job training and employment assistance. The program known as the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) enhances employment opportunities for older Americans and promotes the worker as a solution for businesses seeking trained, qualified and reliable employees. Older workers are a valuable resource, and SCSEP is committed to providing high-quality job training and employment assistance to participants." (More...)
Public Housing Capital Fund (Formula)
June 10, 2009
"The Public Housing Capital Fund provides funds for the capital and management activities of Public Housing Agencies as authorized under Section 9 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437g) (the "Act"), including modernization and development of public housing. The funds cannot be used for operations or rental assistance." (More...)
Fire Station Construction Grant (SCG) Program
June 9, 2009
"The purpose of the FY 2009 ARRA SCG is to create or save jobs in recession-hit areas and achieve other purposes stated in ARRA, and achieve AFG goals of firefighter safety and improved response capability/capacity based on need through the construction, renovation or modification of fire stations." (More...)
Ombudsman Volunteer Trainings Available in June
June 1, 2009
"Over half of the residents in long-term care facilities receive no visitors. Loneliness often leads to depression as well as other health problems. Free ombudsman volunteer trainings have been scheduled for June 3-4, 2009, at the South Western Oklahoma Development Authority, Building 420 Sooner Drive in Burns Flat, and on June 10-11, 2009, at the Southwest Technology Center, 711 W. Tamarack in Altus. Trainings will be held from 9:30-3:30 each day." (More...)
Kodak Greenways Program
May 28, 2009
"The Conservaton Fund, Eastman Kodak, and the National Georgraphic Society have joined forces to offer the Kodak American Greenways Awards Program. This program provides grants to stimulate the planning and design of greenways in communities throughout America . The deadline to apply for the Kodak Greeways Program is June 30, 2009..." (More...)
2009 Save America's Treasures
May 7, 2009
"About the Save America's Treasures Program. The Federal Save America's Treasures program is one of the largest and most successful grant programs for the protection of our nation's endangered and irreplaceable and endangered cultural heritage. Grants are available for preservation and/or conservation work on nationally significant intellectual and cultural artifacts and historic structures and sites. Intellectual and cultural artifacts include artifacts, collections, documents, sculpture, and works of art. Historic structures and sites include historic districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects." (More...)
2009 SWODA Spring Aging Actions Newsletter Now Available
May 4, 2009
"The 2009 spring/summer edition of the SWODA Aging Actions newsletter is now available for download. Be sure to check back in the fall for the next edition." (More...)
SWODA Ombudsman Volunteers Find Job Rewarding
April 28, 2009
"The South Western Oklahoma Development Authority (SWODA) Ombudsman Volunteer Program is comprised of 15 dedicated individuals who give their time each week to visit residents of long-term care facilities in the eight-county area. They have become regular visitors of their assigned facilities and have made an impact on the lives of many people." (More...)