Native American Vocational and Technical Education Program
Located in the Red Whip Recreation Complex
on the Fort Belknap College Campus
P.O. Box 159
Harlem, MT 59526
Phone: (406) 353-2607
(406) 353-2685
Welcome
to the Fort Belknap College's Native American Vocational and Technical Education Program. the program is based upon team work and participation which enhances the program atmosphere, benefits the reservation, surrounding communities and provides a rewarding experience for the participants.The NAVTEP objectives specifically meet the needs of the Fort Belknap Indian Comunity by providing comprehensive vocational and technical education services to the members of the Assiniboine and Gros Ventre Tribes. One of the goals is to improve training oportunities that meet current employment demands and to enhance the employability of the participants.
Vocational Training opportunities
in the fields of Pre-Nursing,
Natural Resources/Environmental Technology
and Computer Technology
Career Awareness Program
Job placement and related career guidance services
Up to $800.00 per quarter in stipend
$50.00 per month for Transportaion/Child Care
$200.0 per Semester for Books/Supplies
50% of Tuition and Fees
Located in the Red Whip Center, NAVTEP Program employees work to provide services and ensure the smoloth operation of the program:
Director Clarena Brockie, Dean of Students
Coordinator, Harlan Mount
Program Assistant, Gena Weasel
Counselor, Arlene Gardipee
Stop by our offices and check us out, we are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Counselor available during noon hour.
Applications can be picked up at the NAVTEP Counselor's Office in the Red Whip Center.
Private Sector Council/Advisory Board
Our Private Sector Council/Advisory Board established to provide programmatic recommendations and advice about how the Native American Vocational and Technical Education Program can better serve our community.
Board Members:
Ina Nez Perce - Tribal Environmental Office
Cleo Hamilton - BIA Superintendent
Anita Brockie - I.H.S. CEO
Warren Matte - Voc. Rehab. Director
Mary John Taylor - FBC Dean of Instruction
Bruce Bradway - FBC Instructor
NAVTEP Provides training in:
Computer Technology
Allied Health/Pre-Nursing
Natural Resources and Environmental Technology
Fort Belknap College
The mission of Fort Belknap College is to provide quality post-secondary education for residents of the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation and surrounding commuinties. The college will help individuals improve their lives by offering them an opportunity to maintain the cultural integrity of the Gros Ventre and Assiniboine Tribes as well as succeed in an American technological society.
The Native American Vocational and Technical Education Program (NAVTEP) located in the Red Whip Center, specifically meets the needs of the Fort Belknap Community by providing comprehensive vocational and technical education services.
NAVTEP also provides career awareness programs, career guidance and helps with job placement.