To support employment and training activities for indian, alaska native, and native hawaiian individuals in order to: 1) develop more fully the academic, occupational, and literacy skills of such…

The National Indian Youth Council, Inc. (NIYC), also known as Niyc, has received a $1,683,062 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration under the Native American Employment and Training program (CFDA 17.265). This three-year grant, awarded on July 1, 2023, supports NIYC's provision of comprehensive employment and training services to unemployed, underemployed, and low-income American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians in New Mexico. Key services include career services to prepare participants for unsubsidized employment, follow-up counseling and support for up to 12 months after exit, and a range of training activities. The grant aims to develop participants' academic, occupational, and literacy skills, making them more competitive in the workforce and equipping them with entrepreneurial abilities to support the economic and social development of their communities.

Activities

To provide employment and training opportunities to eligible individuals and to make efforts to develop programs that contribute to occupational development, upward mobility, development of new careers, and opportunities for nontraditional employment. Service categories include: (1) career services - that involve preparing to enter, reenter, or retain unsubsidized employment leading to self-sufficiency (2) follow-up services, including counseling and supportive services for up to 12 months after the date of exit to assist participants in obtaining and retaining employment and (3) training services, including activities described in wioa SEC. 134(c)(3)(d). Deliverables: grants may serve unemployed and under-skilled american indian, alaska and native hawaiian adults. Expected outcomes are defined in wioa at SEC. 116 (b). The grantee has six performance outcomes they must strive to meet: (1) employed in the 2ND quarter after exit (2) employed in the 4TH quarter after exit (3) median earnings in the 2ND quarter after exit (4) credential attainment (5) skill gains and (6) service to employers.intended beneficiary: american indians, alaska natives and native hawaiians who are unemployed, underemployed, low-income, or a recipient of a bona fide lay-off notice within the last 6 months or notice that a layoff will take place in the next six months.

Subrecipient activities

Little to no subrecipient activities. Most services and activities are provided directly by the grantee.