MBCI Youth Opportunity Program

02/03/2026

Summer YOP is almost here! ☀️

The Youth Opportunity Program of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians will be at the Standing Pine CERF Building on March 2, 2026, from 3:00 PM–6:00 PM.

Stop by and pick up your Summer YOP application, don’t miss this opportunity!

29/01/2026

20/01/2026

📍Effective today, Jan.20-Feb.20’26 YOP office will be open during lunch hour and our business office hours will be extended until 5:00 p.m. Please pick up Summer application for your child/ren. Any information is on the flier. Thank you

05/01/2026

📣 Now Open: 2026 Summer YOP Program Applications!

Applications for the 2026 Summer YOP Program are officially open!
🗓 Deadline to apply: March 31, 2026
⏰ Don’t wait — apply now!

📍 Extended Office Hours & Lunch Availability
We’ll be open during lunch and extending our hours until 5:00 p.m.
🗓 January 19, 2026 – February 20, 2026

🗺 Community Visits- JANUARY 2026
Please see the flyer for dates and locations when we’ll be visiting your community.

🎓 Tribal Scholarship Program On-Site
High school seniors and college students — representatives from the Tribal Scholarship Program will be available to answer questions and help with the application process.

✨ Don’t miss out on this opportunity!

05/01/2026

JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS-

YOP Summer Monitors- (8) positions #199193

YOP Activities Coordinator- (1) position (Full-Time) #487192

PAID INTERNSHIP- (part-time) #237193
(2) Education
(2) Cultural

Apply today at the Human Resources or use this link to find the application.

Human Resources Quick Navigation Current Openings Apply Now Employment Benefits Orientation Background Investigation MBCI Employee Holidays The primary purpose of Human Resources (HR) is to provide an efficient personnel management system within the Choctaw Tribal Government. HR will provide technic...

05/01/2026

📣 Now Open: 2026 Summer YOP Program Applications!

Applications for the 2026 Summer YOP Program are officially open!
🗓 Deadline to apply: March 31, 2026
⏰ Don’t wait — apply now!

📍 Extended Office Hours & Lunch Availability
We’ll be open during lunch and extending our hours until 5:00 p.m.
🗓 January 19, 2026 – February 20, 2026

🗺 Community Visits- FEBRUARY 2026
Please see the flyer for dates and locations when we’ll be visiting your community.

🎓 Tribal Scholarship Program On-Site
High school seniors and college students — representatives from the Tribal Scholarship Program will be available to answer questions and help with the application process.

✨ Don’t miss out on this opportunity!

08/12/2025

You’re Invited!

Please join us this January for our upcoming conference at the Golden Moon Casino.

This event is open to the public as well as all tribal programs.

We look forward to coming together to share ideas, strengthen partnerships, and support our community.
More details will be provided soon—we hope to see you there!

Link to the website and Registration: The Yellow Brick Road – FTC Prevention Services, LLC

10/09/2025

Please note that our office will be closed on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, as our staff attends the College and Career Fair 2025 held at the Silver Star Convention Center.

05/08/2025

YOP checks are scheduled for distribution tomorrow. Please note that they must be picked up at the office or they will be mailed on Thursday morning.

04/08/2025

🎓 Exciting Announcement!

Youth Opportunity Program and MBCI Tribal Scholarship Program are hosting 2025 College and Career Fair on September 10, 2025, from 9:00-6:00 p.m. at the Silver Star Convention Center.

All students enrolled in 7th-12 grade-whether attending public schools, tribal schools, and or homeschooling- are welcomed to attend! This is an opportunity to connect our students with colleges, universities, and career opportunities.

🧠 In addition to college and career booths, there will be fun and informative workshops on topics like mental health, job training, how to apply for college, and more.

🕐 The event will also be open to the public from 1:00–6:00 p.m., so feel free to stop by and explore the opportunities!

📢 Colleges, programs, high schools, and employers interested in participating in this exciting event, please reach out to us by August 12, 2025, at:
📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]

Let’s work together to support the future of our students! 🌟

08/07/2025

For those who worked in June for 4 weeks, we have your check available at YOP until 3 today before we mail it.