However, she is also invited to join Soboba Tribal Environmental Department staff when they conduct field work. She applied for the development program because she saw it as a great opportunity to learn more about Human Resources which is the department where she was assigned. She has worked in nonpaid internships and various jobs on campus but nothing outside of school. This year, four Tribal Members have been placed and are receiving on-the-job training at various departments at the Soboba Reservation and one is pending placement.Įmma Arres is a college student who was seeking real-life work experience. More than 20 Tribal Members have completed the annual program since it has begun. Gaining valuable experience in a field of interest was the basis behind the establishment of the training program. By investing in its people, the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians has been able to build a productive workforce that contributes to the social and economic livelihood of its Tribal community. The Soboba Tribal Member Employment Development Training Program was launched in 2014 and has been successful in meeting its goal of preparing workers to follow their career choice.
