American Indian OIC Inc. received a $251,724 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) for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. The award supports comprehensive employment and training services designed to develop academic, occupational, and literacy skills for unemployed and underemployed American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian individuals in Minnesota. Service delivery encompasses three primary categories: career services to prepare participants for unsubsidized employment and self-sufficiency; occupational training aligned with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA); and follow-up support services including counseling and job retention assistance for up to 12 months after participant exit.
The grantee will work to advance occupational development, upward mobility, and nontraditional employment opportunities while promoting economic and social development within Native communities. Performance outcomes are measured against six key metrics established under WIOA Section 116(b), including employment in the second and fourth quarters after exit, median earnings, credential attainment, skill gains, and service to employers. The award includes minimal subrecipient involvement, indicating direct service delivery by American Indian OIC Inc. within its designated service area.