Project Grant 24A60IA000100

This Project Grant award for $769,059, provided by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration under the Native American Employment and Training program (CFDA 17.265), will support employment and training activities for American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian individuals. The primary objectives are to develop academic, occupational, and literacy skills, enhance workforce competitiveness, and promote economic and social development within Native communities. The grantee, American Indian Council, Incorporated, will directly deliver a range of services including career guidance, job training, counseling, skills development, and entrepreneurial training. Key service categories include career services to prepare participants for unsubsidized employment, follow-up counseling and supportive services for up to 12 months after program exit, and training activities designed to improve occupational development and upward mobility. Performance will be measured against six core outcomes related to employment rates, median earnings, credential attainment, skill gains, and service to employers. The grant has a performance period from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027.