The TERO Work Force is designed to assist the Elderly, Disabled, and Veterans who are enrolled members of the Wind River Indian Reservation. We have recently added Tribal Veterans to our priority list for requests of home repairs such as: Roofs, floors, handicap ramps, handicap bathrooms, plumbing, and electrical.
We are currently working with other programs to acquire funding for the materials to provide the services requested. TERO provides the labor at no cost if customer is elderly, disabled or a Veteran. However, we work toward not turning any customer away. Our staff works very hard at finding the funding for the materials requested for each and every request being priority based. If they qualify for funding through another program we are happy to assist them in any way we can. The following programs may be able to provide assistance:
-Eastern Shoshone Tribe (based upon approval)
-Northern Arapaho Tribe (based upon approval)
-Wyoming Services for Independent Living (WSIL)
-Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
- Shoshone Tribe Elderly Assistance Program
-L.I.E.P.
-Vocational Rehabilitation (Northern Arapaho Tribe)
-Vocational Rehabilitation (Eastern Shoshone Tribe)
-Project Out (Donna L.)
-Wyoming Veterans Advocacy Program of Fremont County
-Volunteers of America PATH Grant
-SW--WRAP/ Services for Veterans and Families
-WY Aging Disability Resource Center
-1st Stop Help Center
-Wyoming Association of Churches
The work force have two laborer crew supervisors with four laborers under each, including trainees, all Eastern Shoshone & Northern Arapaho members. We also have one master electrician supervisor with three apprentices under him.
Without this great group of workers, we would not be able to provide the services we provide. They are greatly appreciated!
The Shoshone & Arapaho TERO Work force Development Program does not only provide services to our clients, but also provides employment and training for our Tribal members. It is an essential component in creating, sustaining and retaining a viable work force. Through our work force development program, our community is able to create social and economic prosperity, as well as growth leadership and most important "Working Together". One of the greatest challenges is finding ways that people of different races, cultures, and point of views can work together. Unless we improve our ability to bridge differences, we may not be able to find adequate, workable solutions to the problems that threaten our future.