Find a New Job
Those in Tahlequah and the surrounding area can receive the opportunity to participate in various jobs and employment training .
Some opportunities can be found through large entities . With Tahlequah being the capital of the Cherokee Nation and the United Keetoowah Band , several sites can be used to help find a job .
For more information regarding the UKB , go to https :// www . ukb-nsn . gov / employment .
The Cherokee Nation , which is Cherokee County ’ s largest employer , can help garner positions in gaming , entertainment , social services , government , health , etc .
For more information on such opportunities , visit https :// cherokee . org / or go to the Cherokee Nation Human Resources office at the W . W . Keeler Complex Monday through Friday from 8 a . m . -5 p . m . Individuals can also go to https :// www . cherokee . org / all-services / career-services for training programs and job placement assistance .
Employment opportunities in the area are posted online at https :// www . cityoftahlequah . com / Jobs . aspx by the City of Tahlequah . Applying at individual offices at the Cherokee County Courthouse can also help those looking for an occupation , which can take place Monday through Friday from 8 a . m . -4:30 p . m .
Those looking to find a job in the education field will find the county has eight rural K-8 schools and three independent school districts that start at Head Start and go to the 12th grade . For those wanting to work in a trade , there is the option of attending the Indian Capital Technology
WHIMSY HOUSE OF BEADS Bead Paradise & Design Studio
Discover the New , Unique and Beautiful , in our Large Selection of Beads Vintage • Czech Glass • Seed Bead • Gemstones Crystal • Chain & Wire and much more
Unleash your Creativity !
OR Choose From Our Hand Crafted Whimsy D-Zines Originals
Store Hours : Wed-Fri : 11-5:30 , Sat . 11 -3 204 E . Downing St . Tahlequah , OK 74464 • 918-431-0597
Center at https :// www . ictech . edu /.
For continuing education , Northeastern State University can offer various positions , which can be found at www . nsuok . edu . Students are also allowed to participate in on-campus employment through Career Services and work-study programs . For more information on Career Services , go to https :// offices . nsuok . edu / careerservices /.
The area offers several ways to take part in health care by housing two major health care systems and the nation ’ s largest tribal outpatient facility . For Northeastern Health System , go to https :// www . alwaysnhs . org / careers . Visit www . neohealth . org / careers , to sign up for job alerts at Northeastern Oklahoma Community Health Centers Inc . For the Cherokee Nation , go to www . cherokee . org / employment .
To not only find help with employment and resume building , Workforce Oklahoma also provides jobs from businesses who contact the organization seeking employment . The Tahlequah Workforce Center is at 1295 Skills Center Circle and is open from 8 a . m . -5 p . m . from Monday to Friday .
Visit okjobmatch . com to allow OK Job Match to assist in the search for career training or employment . The state of Oklahoma also has federal openings at www . usajobs . gov and job listings at https :// okgov . wd1 . myworkdayjobs .
28 Newcomers Guide 2023 | Tahlequah Daily Press
com / okgovjobs .
As a private , nonprofit organization , the Oklahoma Production Center provides services in vocation , residential , and education to those with developmental disabilities . OPC also provides prevocational job training to its clients . Call 918-456-1929 or visit www . opcdd . com to garner more information .
Due to Cherokee County having several nurseries and river and lake accommodations , seasonal work is also available . During the warmer seasons , several spots along the shores of Lake Tenkiller , the Illinois River , and Fort Gibson often call for help , especially since tourism is a significant business for the area . Calls can be made to the respective float operators and marinas .
Other employers in Tahlequah and the surrounding area include Lowe ’ s , Walgreens , Reasor ’ s Foods , Walmart , Tahlequah Public Works Authority , Everise , Lake Region Electric Cooperative , Hunter ’ s Home , Northeast Oklahoma Public Facilities Authority , several chain “ dollar ” stores , hotels , restaurants , and locally owned businesses .
Employment advertisements can be found in the Tahlequah Daily Press and at www . tahlequahdailypresss . com .
COMPILED BY SKYLER HAMMONS
Wyatt Williams OD
17900 S Muskogee Ave ., Tahlequah , OK 74464 918-207-0700 keysoptometry . com