The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration awarded a $315,581 Project Grant to the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, a federally recognized tribal government, under the Native American Employment and Training program (CFDA 17.265). The grant supports employment and training services for American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians, with the goal of developing their academic, occupational, and literacy skills to make them more competitive in the workforce and equip them with entrepreneurial skills. Key activities include providing career services to prepare participants for unsubsidized employment, follow-up services to support job retention, and training services described under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Expected outcomes include employment, credential attainment, and skills gains. The grant period is from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026.