Current openings, applications, school dates, training and financial-aid routes.
Modoc and Shasta COE · Nov. 18Pit River region / Education Watch
School Board Watch — Next Verified Meetings
- Modoc
- November 18 · 6:00 PM · closed session 5:00 PM
- Shasta County BOE
- November 18 · 6:00 PM
- Fall River / Big Valley
- No later controlling agenda or schedule verified
Education Watch keeps scheduled dates separate from posted agendas. Recheck the district page before attending.
Open Education Watch
Contact: Big Valley 530-294-5231; Fall River 530-335-4538; Modoc 530-233-7201; Shasta COE 530-225-0200.
Sources: Fall River board page · Modoc Board of Trustees · Shasta County BOE · Big Valley Board MeetingsChecked: October 28, 2026.
Burney 6 PM · Modoc 7 PMPit River region / School life
School Athletics — Friday, October 30
- October 30
- Burney hosts Chester · 6:00 PM
- October 30
- Modoc hosts Mt. Shasta · 7:00 PM
- November 6
- Modoc hosts Etna · 7:30 PM; Fall River plays at Weed · 7:30 PM
No future Big Valley fall contest was established in the checked public schedules. Confirm changes before travel.
Contact: Burney Jr/Sr High 530-335-4576; Modoc High / district 530-233-7201; Fall River Jr/Sr High 530-336-5515.
Sources: Burney football schedule · Modoc football schedule · Education WatchChecked: October 28, 2026.
Government, Kwahn and Casino listingsPit River / Work & education
Pit River Employment — Current Openings
- Tribal government
- CFO · Enrollment Assistant · GL/Fund Accountant · HR Director · ICWA Caseworker · Roads Coordinator · Social Services Coordinator · TERO Tech
- Kwahn
- Executive Director · Board Member
- Casino
- Bartender/Server · Cook · Soft Count · Security Guards · Cage Cashier · Food & Beverage Manager · Gaming Accountant
Use the official posting for qualifications, required documents and current vacancy status.
The TERO Technician file is older, so this listing does not claim a new October posting. It describes a part-time position and requests three professional references.
Contact: Tribal HR: 530-335-5421 ext. 2102; hr@pitrivertribe.gov; 36970 Park Avenue, Burney. Casino jobs: Jamie Wolfin, 530-335-2334 ext. 233.
Sources: Pit River Tribe · Pit River TribeChecked: October 28, 2026.
Registration and compliance resourcesPit River / Work & education
TERO Skills Bank and Contractor Information
The TERO page provides skills-bank registration, employment-compliance materials, the ordinance and contractor information. Job seekers and employers can ask about current requirements and opportunities.
Contact: Josiah Jacobs: 541-977-1003
Source: Pit River TribeChecked: October 28, 2026.
Applications and higher-education datesPit River / Work & education
Education Assistance and Deadlines
- Higher education deadlines
- August 31 · January 31 · June 30, according to the August newsletter
- Available routes
- Higher education · Laverna Jenkins · diploma/GED · job placement · youth · testing-fee support · Casino Scholarship
Confirm the term, current form, deadline and required documents with Education before submitting.
Contact: Pit River Tribe: 530-335-5421; ask for Education/application routing.
Sources: Pit River Tribe · Tribal newsletter · August 2026Checked: October 28, 2026.
Monday, Nov. 2 · noon–1 PM Pacific · virtualBroader / Tribal leadership & education
HKS Fellowships for Tribal Leaders — Information Session
- Official time
- 3–4 PM Eastern · noon–1 PM Pacific
- Opportunities named on flyer
- American Service Fellowship · Valerie Rowe Fellowship
- Action
- Register through the HKS admissions-events page
Harvard Kennedy School lists a virtual Fellowships for Tribal Leaders information session on November 2. The supplied flyer says the session is open to all and especially useful for Tribal leaders and public-sector professionals working in Tribal governance, Indigenous sovereignty, Native communities or Indian affairs.
Review each fellowship’s eligibility separately. The American Service Fellowship is for experienced U.S. public servants, including Tribal employees; Valerie Rowe fellowships support admitted HKS students and researchers working on Indigenous nations and communities.
Open HKS admissions events · View supplied flyer
Contact: HKS Admissions & Financial Aid: 617-495-1155; admissionsandaid@hks.harvard.edu
Sources: HKS official events calendar · American Service Fellowship · Rowe Fellowships
The official events calendar supports the session date and time; the supplied flyer supports the stated audience and named fellowship topics. Checked: October 28, 2026.
Current employment page links Sept. 15 listPit River / Work & education
PRHS Employment — Open-Until-Filled List
- Optometrist; Primary Care Provider; Therapist; temporary Intake Coordinator; Compliance Officer; LVN/Medical Assistant.
- Enhanced Care Management Lead Care Manager in Burney and Alturas; Quality Improvement Assistant; Billing Specialist.
- Behavioral Health Office Manager/Receptionist; XL Sterilization Technician; Alturas Facilities; Fiscal Office Clerk.
Confirm that a specific position remains open and request current application instructions from HR.
Contact: PRHS administration/HR: 530-335-5090; t.lameira@pitriverhealthservice.org; h.mantei@pitriverhealthservice.org
Sources: Pit River Health Service · Pit River Health ServiceChecked: October 28, 2026.
Begins Nov. 3 · Tuesdays and ThursdaysPit River region / Burney training
Free Burney Entrepreneurship Boot Camp
- When
- Nov. 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19 · 5:30–8:20 PM
- Where
- Tri County Community Center · 37477 State Highway 299 E, Burney
- Cost / certificate
- Free series; Shasta College registration required for the certificate
Two noncredit courses cover business foundations and starting a business. Confirm space and register through the college contacts before attending.
Contact: mendraske@shastacollege.edu; swestlund@shastacollege.edu; terotech@pitrivertribe.gov
Sources: Shasta College organizer listing · SCED public partner notice
Organizer listing is available in the public search index; direct event-page access was rate-limited. The partner notice also supports the date range and local TERO contact.Checked: October 28, 2026.
Spring 2027 priority registrationRegional / College & career
Shasta College Priority Registration — November 3
Priority groups include foster or formerly foster youth, homeless or formerly homeless youth, CalWORKs, EOPS, service members and veterans, PACE, Tribal TANF, student parents and STEP-UP students.
Complete required orientation and an education plan, then confirm your registration date in MyShasta.
Contact: Admissions & Records: 530-242-7650; admissions@shastacollege.edu
Sources: Shasta College dates & deadlines · Admissions & RegistrationChecked: October 28, 2026.
Native applicant intake routeRegional / Native employment
NCIDC Employment and Training
NCIDC publishes employment, skills and training support for Native applicants. Call before sending personal information to confirm eligibility, enrollment, required documents and the correct application address.
Contact: 707-445-8451
Source: NCIDC
This listing verifies the organization/contact route. It does not establish a newly open intake or available training funds.Checked: October 28, 2026.
Use the correct aid yearBroader / College and career aid
2027–28 FAFSA Is Available
- Aid period
- July 1, 2027–June 30, 2028
- Many California state-aid programs
- March 2, 2027 on the official form, including the school-certified Cal Grant GPA; school and other deadlines can differ
The form covers attendance from July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2028. Federal filing opened October 1, 2026 and closes June 30, 2028.
State and college deadlines may be earlier. Apply at StudentAid.gov and confirm the correct aid year with your financial-aid office.
Contact: 1-800-433-3243
Sources: Federal Student Aid · Federal Student AidChecked: October 28, 2026.
Fellowship and vocational windows openBroader / Native scholarships
Cobell Scholarship Application Windows
- Fellowships
- September 1–January 10
- Vocational / trade
- June 1–May 15
- Undergraduate / graduate
- December 15–March 31
- Deadline time
- 11:59 PM Mountain Time
Review the current OASIS opportunity and eligibility rules before applying.
Contact: scholarships@cobellscholar.org
Source: Cobell ScholarshipChecked: October 28, 2026.
Flagger Nov. 5 · continuity planning Nov. 13Regional / Blue Lake Rancheria training
Blue Lake Rancheria November Training
- Flagger certification
- November 5 · 8 AM–noon and 1–5 PM
- MGT-416 continuity planning
- November 13 · 8 AM–5 PM
Confirm registration, eligibility and available space on the organizer’s current training page before travel.
Contact: Blue Lake Rancheria: 707-668-5101; info@bluelakerancheria-nsn.gov
Sources: Blue Lake RTIC · Blue Lake eventsChecked: October 28, 2026.
Youth and young adults · funds unconfirmedBroader / Native youth and agriculture
Project LEAP — Rolling $500 Awards
The Intertribal Agriculture Council says applications reopened July 1 for $500 awards supporting agriculture, natural-resources and food-systems skills.
Awards are rolling while funds remain. Check current availability before planning around an award.
Contact: 406-259-3525
Source: Intertribal Agriculture CouncilChecked: October 28, 2026.
Official application route · terms need confirmationRegional / Stewardship training
Indigenous Leaders Travel Grant
The Indigenous Stewardship Network lists travel support for stewardship workshops, training, meetings, knowledge-sharing and community representation. The application asks for a budget and event documentation.
The full request for applications was not readable in this check. Confirm eligibility, award limits, available funds and the response route before arranging travel.
Contact: Use the organizer’s grant page to obtain current program-contact and application instructions.
Community source: Indigenous Stewardship Network · Indigenous Stewardship Network
The supplied flyer’s $5,000, California-Native and rolling terms are not restated as verified current terms.Checked: October 28, 2026.
Nov. 17 and Dec. 15 · 2–4 PMBroader / Tribal libraries and cultural institutions
ATALM Tribal Library Council Meetings
- Next meetings
- November 17 and December 15 · 2:00–4:00 PM · Zoom
- Before joining
- Confirm time zone, access link and participation with ATALM
Both meetings are listed on Zoom. The page does not state a time zone; confirm the time zone, access link and participation details before joining.
Contact: atalm@atalm.org
Sources: ATALM · ATALMChecked: October 28, 2026.
First milestone Nov. 30Broader / School funding
Impact Aid FY 2028 — District Deadlines
- First-time electronic survey proposals
- November 30, 2026
- Sections 7002 and 7003 open
- December 7, 2026
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027
Districts claiming children who live on Indian lands need approved Indian Policies and Procedures or a waiver.
These are district application steps; participation by each local district has not been verified.
Contact: Impact Aid staff directory: https://impactaid.ed.gov/iap_staff/ . California Section 7003 A–I: Shaunton Alston, shaunton.alston@ed.gov, 202-987-1906; J–P: Robin Gregory, robin.gregory@ed.gov, 202-987-1723. Check current assignments before contacting.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education — Impact Aid · U.S. Department of Education — Impact AidChecked: October 28, 2026.
