Project Grant 24A60IA000149

This $1,819,566 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration under the Native American Employment and Training program (CFDA 17.265) supports employment and training activities for American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian individuals in New Mexico. The grant aims to develop participants' academic, occupational, and literacy skills, enhance their workforce competitiveness, and promote economic and social development within Native communities. Key services include career services to prepare participants for unsubsidized employment, follow-up counseling and supportive services for up to 12 months, and training activities aligned with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The grant is awarded to the National Indian Youth Council, Inc., a minority-owned, non-profit organization that directly provides most services with minimal subrecipient involvement. The organization is measured against six primary performance outcomes, including employment rates, median earnings, credential attainment, and skill gains.