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Oklahoma Independent Living ProgramFor enrollment information, click here for the OKIL staff member in your area, or contact Marilyn Foster at (918) 660-3738 or mmfoster@ou.edu. OKIL Conferences and EventsOklahoma Pathways to Adulthood Together We Can! Conference | April 8-10, 2009 | Midwest City, OK Oklahoma Teen Conference | June 17-18, 2009 | Northeastern State University (NSU) | Tahlequah, OK Oklahoma Teen Conference | July 23-24, 2009 | University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO) | Chickasha, OK Life Skill SeminarsLife skills seminars provide youth with the opportunity to learn and experience new life skills that will help them successfully navigate the journey to become independent, connect with other youth who are transitioning to self-sufficiency, and gain knowledge of other unique community resources. Finding and Funding Your Future – Oklahoma Independent Living Life Skills Seminars These workshops provide juniors, seniors and GED students with the opportunity to learn about career options. Particular focus is given to youth preparing for secondary education options. Youth are given the opportunity to learn about the process of applying to college/technical school, complete financial aid forms and understand how they could be supported in their education/career goals. In addition, former custody youth are available to answer questions and provide information on their own experiences in transitioning to college/technical school. Area VI – University of Oklahoma-Tulsa Schusterman Center | January 29, 2009 | Tulsa, OK Area V – Northeastern State University-Muskogee | February 3, 2009 | Muskogee, OK Area IV – Kiamichi Technology Center | February 11, 2009 | Durant, OK Area II – Great Plains Technology Center | February 17, 2009 | Lawton, OK Area III – Mid-Del Technology Center | February 25, 2009 | Midwest City, OK Area I – Autry Technology Center | March 3, 2009 | Enid, OK For seminar enrollment information, click here for the OKIL staff member in your area, or contact Nancy Mason at (918) 660-3700 or email nmason@ou.edu. |
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