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The Indian Vocational Education Program (IVEP) supportsAmerican Indian and Alaska Native tribes and tribal organizations thatprovide secondary and postsecondary vocational education programs for thebenefit of Native Americans. This booklet provides summaries of 41 projectsfunded by IVEP in 1999-2000. These projects offer postsecondary-levelcertificate or degree options and have the ultimate goal of providingtraining that leads to job placement or further education for youth. A briefprogram overview covers purpose, legislative authorization and federalprogram administration, federal funding, leadership and technical assistance,and collaborative efforts with other federal agencies that provide servicesto Native Americans. IVEP staff are listed with contact information. Eachproject summary contains the following information: grantee name, type ofinstitution, project title, award number, project director and contactinformation, years funded, current award period, federal funds awarded thisyear, federal project officer, project objectives, vocational educationtraining areas, projected outcomes, educational level of participants,available student support services, number of project sites, partnerships andcollaboratives, and accreditation status. IVEP training areas are listed, anda map illustrates site locations. (SV)
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Project Summaries for Program Years1999-2000
Continuation Grants and New Grants
Indian VocationalEducation Program
IVEP
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CONTENTS
Page
Program Overview vii
IVEP Staff viii
Project Summaries 1
Alamo Navajo School Board, Inc. 2Cankdeska Cikana Community College 4Catawba Indian Nation 6
Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma 8
Chief Leschi Schools, Inc. 10
Chief Leschi Schools, Inc. 12
College of Menominee Nation 14
Comanche Tribe of Oklahoma 16
Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Inc. 18
Coyote Canyon Rehabilitation Center 20Fairbanks Native Association 22Hoopa Tribal Education Association 24Inter-Tribal Council, Inc. 26Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma 28Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians 30Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians 32Muckleshoot Indian Tribe 34Nebraska Indian Community College 36Nez Perce Tribe 38Nisqually Indian Tribe 40Nooksack Indian College 42Northwest Indian College 44Northwest Indian College 46Oglala Lakota College 48Owens Valley Board of Trustees 50Penobscot Nation 52Pueblo of Pojoaque 54Rock Point Community School 56Round Valley Indian Tribes 58St. Stephens Indian School/Education Association 60Salish Kootenai College 62Si Tanka College 64Sinte Gleska University/Applied Science Department 66Sitka Tribe ofAlaska 68Soboba Band of Mission Indians 70Stone Child College 72
Tohatchi Special Education and Training Center, Inc. 74
Tuba City High School Board, Inc. 76
Tulalip Tribes 78
Turtle Mountain Community College 80
Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California 82
Scope of IVEP Training Areas 85
Site Locations of Indian VocationalEducation Programs Inside Back Cover
For Further Information Back Cover
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Purpose:
The Indian Vocational Education Program (IVEP) supports Indian tribesand tribal organizations that provide secondary and postsecondaryvocational education training programs for the benefit of NativeAmericans and Alaskan Natives. Grantees have developed programs toprovide vocational training in areas such as: health care, childcare,heavy equipment management, business management, construction,plumbing, agribusiness, forestry and land management, as well asemerging opportunities in computer technology, animal husbandry,tourism, hospitality and casino management. These programs providepostsecondary level certificate or degree options. The ultimate goal ofthe program is to provide training that leads to job placement or furthereducation for youth.
Legislative Authorization and Program Administration:
The program is authorized by the Carl D. Perkins Vocational andApplied Technology Education Act, as amended, 20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.,and is administered by the Special Programs Branch (SPB), Division ofNational Programs, in the Office of Vocational and Adult Education,U.S. Department of Education.
Funding:
The project summaries described here all received funding duringfederal fiscal year 1999. In fiscal year 1999, a total of $12,943,228 wasappropriated for the IVEP. Of this amount, $11,897,261 was awardedcompetitively via 31 grants. The grants ranged from $208,108 to$775,511. An additional $1,316,171 was awarded to four second-yearcontinuation grants, using fiscal year 1998 funds.
Leadership and Technical Assistance:
The Special Programs Branch staff members strive to ensure that theIVEP has a broad and significant impact upon Indian students andeducational institutions. As part of Special Program Branch's outreachefforts under this program, staff will conduct technical assistanceworkshops in year 2000 for current and potential grant applicants.The workshops will include sessions on Proposal Writing Skills, ProjectEvaluation, and Partnerships. Also, materials are being developed toencourage and aid in the use of distance learning, technologies foron-site instruction, assistive technology for special needs students,and teacher training. Staff will also conduct site visits to several of thegrantee institutions in the coming year.
In addition, staff will identify topics for research to address a range ofquestions concerning the nature of IVEP services. Other branchassistance during the fiscal year will include hosting annual ProjectDirectors' Meetings, distributing information about promising practices,giving advice on grant management issues, publishing newsbriefs,conducting conference calls, and maintaining a web site.
Collaborative Efforts:
IVEP partnerships include working with several other agencieswhich focus on services to Native Americans. They are the Divisionof Vocational-Technical Education, the White House Initiative on TribalColleges and Universities, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the Officeof Elementary and Secondary Education's Office of Indian Education.
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Department of Education IVEP Staff
Charles Talbert, Branch Chief 202-205-9379
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Lois Davis, Program Officer 202-6904839Indian Vocational Education programE-mail Address: [email protected]
Linda Mayo, Program Officer 202-205-9353
Indian Vocational Education ProgramE-mail Address: [email protected]
Gwen Washington, Program Officer 202-205-9270Indian Vocational Education ProgramE-mail Address: [email protected]
Debra Young, Secretary 202-205-9358Indian Vocational Education ProgramE-mail Address: [email protected]
Division of National ProgramsOffice of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE)
U.S. Department of EducationSwitzer Building, Room 4523
330 C Street, S.W.Washington, DC 20202-7242
Fax: 202-205-8793
Special thanks to Melanie Anderson, student intern, for the design andpreparation of this booklet.
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Project Summaries for Program Years1999-2000
Continuation Grants and New Grants
Indian VocationalEducation Program
IVEP
PROJECT SUMMARY
GRANTEE: Alamo Navajo School Board, Inc.
TYPE OF INSTITUTION:
El Tribal Organization
PROJECT TITLE: Alamo Navajo Tech Prep, Satellite Campus
AWARD NUMBER: V101A970008
PROJECT DIRECTOR/CONTACT:
Marlene Thomas-HerreraP.O. Box 907, Magdalena, NM 87825
Phone: (505) 854-2609Fax: (505) 854 -2545
E-mail Address: [email protected]
YEARS FUNDED: 2
CURRENT AWARD PERIOD: 2nd Year of Funding12/28/98-12/27/99
FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED THIS YEAR: $273,401
FEDERAL PROJECT OFFICER:
Gwen WashingtonU.S. Department of Education330 C Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20202-7242Phone: (202) 205-9270Fax: (202) 205 -8793
E-mail Address: [email protected]
OBJECTIVES:
To provide opportunities for students to gain vocational trainingthrough on-site and off -site training programs that will improve jobplacements.
To promote the use of state accredited and tribally controlledvocational institutions as training providers.
To promote connections between community and traininginstitutions to maximize benefits for program participants, curtailtraditionally high attrition and improve training completion.
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING AREAS:
AREA CERTIFICATION STATUS
Administrative Assistant Program (Certificate/ Degree)Child Development Program (Certificate)Teacher's Aide Studies Program (Certificate)NursingNatural ResourcesNeterinarian Assistant Program (Certificate)Building Trades/ Maintenance Program (Certificate)Automotive Technology Program (Certificate)
PROJECTED OUTCOMES:
Enrolled in Training Program: 96Completed Training Program: 62Placed In Jobs: 72Enrolled in Community College: unknownReceived A.A. Degree:Received Other Certification:
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL(S) OF PARTICIPANTS:
El SecondaryEI Postsecondary
AVAILABLE SUPPORT SERVICES:
El Student StipendsCounselingTransportationChild Care
NUMBER OF PROGRAM SITES: 4
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIVES:
Advisory Committee(s)Tribal Planning Office(s)
Jobs, Opportunities, and Basic Skills Program OfficeEl Job Training Partnership ActO Potential EmployersEl Others (Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell, University ofNew
Mexico-Valencia, New Mexico State University and CrownpointInstitute of Technology
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
El Accredited. If so, regional national.North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
O Accreditation Candidate. If so, regional national.
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PROJECT SUMMARY
GRANTEE: Cankdeska Cikana Community College
TYPE OF INSTITUTION:
El Community College
PROJECT TITLE: Project DRIVE Program
AWARD NUMBER: VIOIA970059
PROJECT DIRECTOR/CONTACT:
Harold McGowanP.O. Box 269, Fort Totten, ND 58335
Phone: (701) 766 1309Fax: (701) 766 -4077
E-mail Address: [email protected]
YEARS FUNDED: 2
CURRENT AWARD PERIOD: 1st Year of Funding
1/1/99-12/31/99
FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED THIS YEAR: $323,414
FEDERAL PROJECT OFFICER:
Lois DavisU.S. Department of Education330 C Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20202-7242Phone: (202) 690-4839Fax: (202)205-8793E-mail Address: [email protected]
OBJECTIVES:
To provide training to students in vocations fully compatible withthe skilled labor force needs on the reservation.
To develop relationships and processes to place programparticipants in related jobs or continuing education programs.
To enroll the unemployed adult population of the Spirit LakeCommunity as students.
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING AREAS:
AREA CERTIFICATION STATUS
Construction Technology (Certificate/Degree)Casino Operations (Certificate/Degree)Computer/Office Technology (Certificate/Degree)Hospitality/Food Service (Certificate/Degree)Hotel/Motel Management (Certificate/Degree)
PROJECTED OUTCOMES:
Enrolled in Training Program: 280Completed Training Program: 238Placed In Jobs: 100Enrolled in Community College: 146Received A.A. Degree:Received Other Certification:
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL(S) OF PARTICIPANTS:
SecondaryICJ Postsecondary
AVAILABLE SUPPORT SERVICES:
EI Student StipendsCounselingTransportationChild Care
NUMBER OF PROGRAM SITES: 3
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIVES:
El Advisory Committee(s)El Tribal Planning Office(s)El Jobs, Opportunities, and Basic Skills Program OfficeEl Job Training Partnership ActEl Potential EmployersEl Others (Minot State University, University of North Dakota, and
University ofNorth Dakota-Lake Region)
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
EI Accredited. If so, regional national.North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Accreditation Candidate. If so, regional
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PROJECT SUMMARY
GRANTEE: Catawba Indian Nation
TYPE OF INSTITUTION:
El Tribal Organization
PROJECT TITLE: Indian Vocational Education Program
AWARD NUMBER VIOIA990024
PROJECT DIRECTOR/CONTACT:
Therese PaquetteP.O. Box 188, Catawba, SC 29704Phone: (843) 336-4792 ext. 210Fax: (843)336-2915E-mail Address: catawbares(ci),infoave. net
YEARS FUNDED: 2
CURRENT AWARD PERIOD: 1st Year of Funding4/24/99-4/23/00
FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED THIS YEAR $319,654
FEDERAL PROJECT OFFICER
Lois DavisU.S. Department of Education330 C Street, S.W.Washington, DC 20202-7242Phone: (202)690-4839Fax: (202) 205 -8793
E-mail Address: [email protected]
OBJECTIVES:
To prepare American Indians for employment in construction,air conditioning, refrigeration, heating, automotive repair,childcare, and health care in order to improve the economicstatus of the participants.
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING AREAS:
AREA CERTIFICATION STATUS
Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Mechanics (Certificate)Automotive Technology (Diploma)Welding (Diploma)Health Care (Certificate)Early Childhood Development (Certificate)Microcomputer Applications (Certificate)
PROJECTED OUTCOMES:
Enrolled in Training Program: 50Completed Training Program: 38Placed In Jobs: 35Enrolled in Community College:Received A.A. Degree:Received Other Certification:
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL(S) OF PARTICIPANTS:
SecondaryEl Postsecondary
AVAILABLE SUPPORT SERVICES:
El Student StipendsEl CounselingEl TransportationEl Child Care
NUMBER OF PROGRAM SITES: 1
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIVES:
Advisory Committee(s)EI Tribal Planning Office(s)
Jobs, Opportunities, and Basic Skills Program OfficeJob Training Partnership Act
El Potential EmployersEl Others
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
Accredited. If so, regional national.
Accreditation Candidate. If so, regional
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national.
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PROJECT SUMMARY
GRANTEE: Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma
TYPE OF INSTITUTION:
El Tribal Organization
PROJECT TITLE: Indian Vocational Education Project
AWARD NUMBER: V101A990049
PROJECT DIRECTOR/CONTACT:
Londa Cox/Jerry SnellP.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 74465
Phone: (918) 456-0671 ext. 2327Fax: (918)458-6216E-mail Address: lcox @cherokee.org
YEARS FUNDED: 2
CURRENT AWARD PERIOD: 1st Year of Funding6/2/99-6/1/00
FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED THIS YEAR: $646,804
FEDERAL PROJECT OFFICER:
Linda MayoU.S. Department of Education330 C Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20202-7242Phone: (202) 205 -9353
Fax: (202) 205-8793
E-mail Address: [email protected]
OBJECTIVES:
To provide a combination of academic and vocational instructionthat will prepare the participant to become self-sufficient.
To attract business and industry in the hiring of participants forfull-time employment.
: To ensure that participants can begin employment immediately aftergraduation, continue training for increased employment potential,or become self-employed.
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING AREAS:
AREA CERTIFICATION STATUS
Child Care Occupation (Child Development Associate's Credential)Building Technology (Certificate)Construction Technology (Certificate)
PROJECTED OUTCOMES:
Enrolled in Training Program: 40Completed Training Program: 30Placed In Jobs: 32Enrolled in Community College:Received A.A. Degree:Received Other Certification:
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL (S) OF PARTICIPANTS:
SecondaryEl Postsecondary
AVAILABLE SUPPORT SERVICES:
Eli Student StipendsEl CounselingEl TransportationEl Child Care
NUMBER OF PROGRAM SITES: 3
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIVES:
El Advisory Committee(s)Ef Tribal Planning Office(s)E1 Jobs, Opportunities, and Basic Skills Program OfficeEl Job Training Partnership ActEI Potential EmployersEl Others
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
Accredited. If so, regional national.
Accreditation Candidate. If so, regional
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national.
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PROJECT SUMMARY
GRANTEE: Chief Leschi Schools, Inc.
TYPE OF INSTITUTION:
l Indian Bureau-Funded School
PROJECT TITLE: The Chief Leschi Vocational Education Program--Vocational Education is our Circle
AWARD NUMBER: V101A970081-97A
PROJECT DIRECTOR/CONTACT:
Norm Dorpat5625 52nd St. E., Puyallup, WA 98371
Phone: (253) 445-6000 ext. 3012Fax: (253) 445-2352
E-mail Address: [email protected]
YEARS FUNDED: 2
CURRENT AWARD PERIOD: 2nd Year of Funding5/1/98-2/29/00
FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED THIS YEAR: $370,488
FEDERAL PROJECT OFFICER:
Lois DavisU.S. Department of Education330 C Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20202-7242Phone: (202) 690-4839Fax: (202) 205 -8793
E-mail Address: [email protected]
OBJECTIVES:
To enroll at least 150 high school students in four vocational/technical programs that result in a completion rate of at least 60%,and a placement rate in the area of training of at least 50% of thosecompleting a program.
Establish tech-prep connections for each of the four program areasto include at least one postsecondary articulation with a regionaltechnical college.
Provide all vocational education students individualized casemanagement and human services by a mentor-based support teamas identified in each participant's individual career plan.
Conduct staff and curriculum development activities whichintegrate the Vocational Education Program with the Chief Leschischool-to-career system and applied learning curriculum framework.
Establish a management plan that incorporates the existingpartnership structure and all available Chief Leschi resources.
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING AREAS:
AREA CERTIFICATION STATUS
Automotive (Certificate)+ Graphic Arts (Certificate)
Construction Trade (Certificate)Business Education (Certificate)
+ Television Production (Pending)+ Home and Family Life (Certificate)
PROJECTED OUTCOMES:
Enrolled in Training Program: 200Completed Training Program: 120Placed In Jobs: 60Enrolled in Community College:Received A.A. Degree:Received Other Certification:
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL(S) OF PARTICIPANTS:
El SecondaryPostsecondary
AVAILABLE SUPPORT SERVICES:
E1 Student StipendsEl CounselingEl TransportationRI Child Care
NUMBER OF PROGRAM SITES: 1
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIVES:
El Advisory Committee(s)El Tribal Planning Office(s)El Jobs, Opportunities, and Basic Skills Program OfficeEl Job Training Partnership ActEl Potential EmployersEI Others (Tribal employers)
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
Accredited. If so, regional national.
El Accreditation Candidate. If so, regionalNorthwest Association of Schools and Colleges
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PROJECT SUMMARY
GRANTEE: ChiefLeschi Schools, Inc.
TYPE OF INSTITUTION:
El Indian Bureau-Funded School
PROJECT TTTLE: A program to enhance and extend secondary andpostsecondary education
AWARD NUMBER V101A990072
PROJECT DIRECTOR/CONTACT:
Nonn DorpatChiefLeschi School5625 52nd St. E., Puyallup, WA 98371
Phone: (253) 445-6000 ext. 3012
Fax: (253)445-2352E-mail Address: [email protected]
YEARS FUNDED: 2
CURRENT AWARD PERIOD: lst Year of Funding7/1/99-6/30/00
FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED THIS YEAR $472,685
FEDERAL PROJECT OFFICER:
Lois DavisU.S. Department of Education330 C Street, S.W.Washington, DC 20202-7242Phone: (202)690-4839Fax: (202) 205 -8793
E-mail Address: [email protected]
OBJECTIVES:
To establish new articulated vocational program offerings in EarlyChildhood Education and Computer Information Systems.
To establish direct access to additional vocational offerings atother secondary,and postsecondary institutions, including tribalcolleges.
To improve existing programs by establishing entrepreneurshipcomponents and alignment with industry curriculum standards.
To directly support other tribal agencies through grant andpartnership resources in obtaining project goals and objectives.
To promote the integration of vocational and academic instructionwithin and across collaborative institutions.
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING AREAS:
AREA CERTIFICATION STATUS
Automotive (State Approval Received; Skill Standard Certificationin process)Graphic Arts (State Approval Received; Skill Standard Certificationin process)Home and Family Life (State ApprovalPReceived; Skill StandardCertification in process)Construction Trade (State Approval Received; Skill StandardCertification in process)Business Education (State Approval Received; Skill StandardCertification in process)Television Production (State Approval Received; Skill StandardCertification in process)Computer Information Systems (State Approval Received; SkillStandard Certification in process)Early Childhood Education Certification (State Approval Received;Skill Standard Certification in process)
PROJECTED OUTCOMES:
Enrolled in Training Program: 175Completed Training Program: 105Placed In Jobs: 74Enrolled in Community College: 52Received A.A. Degree:Received Other Certification: 105
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL(S) OF PARTICIPANTS:
E1 SecondaryEr Postsecondary
AVAILABLE SUPPORT SERVICES:
EI Student Stipends10 CounselingE1 TransportationE1 Child Care
NUMBER OF PROGRAM SITES: 2
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIVES:
Ei Advisory Committee(s)E1 Tribal Planning Office(s)El Jobs, Opportunities, and Basic Skills Program OfficeRI Job Training Partnership ActE1 Potential EmployersEl Others (Tribal employers and social service)
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
Accredited. If so, regional
EI Accreditation Candidate. If so,
national.
regionalNorthwest Association of Schools and Colleges
national.
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PROJECT SUMMARY
GRANTEE: College of the Menominee Nation
TYPE OF INSTITUTION:
El Tribally Controlled Community College
PROJECT TITLE: Northeast Wisconsin Vocational Training for Jobs
AWARD NUMBER: V101A990016
PROJECT DIRECTOR/CONTACT:
Deanna BisleyCMN P.O. Box 1179, Keshena, WI 54135
Phone: (715) 793-4897Fax: (715) 793-4896E-mail Address: [email protected]
YEARS FUNDED: 2
CURRENT AWARD PERIOD: 1st Year of Funding7/1/99-6/30/00
FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED THIS YEAR: $368,647
FEDERAL PROJECT OFFICER:
Gwen WashingtonU.S. Department of Education330 C Street, S.W.Washington, DC 20202-7242Phone: (202) 205 -9270
Fax: (202) 205 -8793
E-mail Address: [email protected]
OBJECTIVES:
To provide vocational educational training and support servicesto Menominee, Oneida, Stockbridge-Munsee, PotawatomiReservations and other tribal members residing in northeasternWisconsin.
To improve the academic and vocational skills of the programparticipants.
To provide vocational training to unemployed tribal members in jobskills that the local job market needs.
To provide vocational training to upgrade skills of adults already inthe workforce in northeastern Wisconsin.
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING AREAS:
AREA CERTIFICATION STATUS
Early Childhood/Education Assistant (Associate Degree/Certificate)Gaming Management (Associate Degree/Certificate)Microcomputer Specialist/Computers (Associate Degree/Certificate)Carpentry/Building Trades (Associate Degree/Certificate)Nursing Assistant (Certificate)
PROJECTED OUTCOMES:
Enrolled in Training Program: 315Completed Training Program: 268Placed In Jobs: 238Enrolled in Community College: 315(Officials estimate that 10% will continue for B.S. degree.)Received A.A. Degree: 27Received Other Certification: 241
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL(S) OF PARTICIPANTS:
SecondaryEl Postsecondary
AVAILABLE SUPPORT SERVICES:
Student StipendsEl CounselingEl TransportationEl Child Care
NUMBER OF PROGRAM SITES: 4
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIVES:
El Advisory Committee(s)El Tribal Planning Office(s)El Jobs, Opportunities, and Basic Skills Program OfficeEl Job Training Partnership ActEl Potential EmployersEl Others (University of Wisconsin-Green Bay,
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point,Fox Valley Technical College, Bellin College of Nursing,and others.)
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
El Accredited. If so, regional national.North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Accreditation Candidate. If so, regional
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national.
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PROJECT SUMMARY
GRANTEE: Comanche Tribe of Oklahoma
TYPE OF INSTITUTION:
171 Tribal Organization
PROJECT TITLE: Comanche Tribe Carl D. Perkins Program
AWARD NUMBER: V101A970070
PROJECT DIRECTOR/CONTACT:
Georgia GibsonP.O. Box 908, Lawton, OK 73502
Phone: (580) 492-3773Fax: (580) 492-3796E-mail Address: [email protected]
YEARS FUNDED: 2
CURRENT AWARD PERIOD: 2nd Year of Funding8/1/98-12/31/99
FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED THIS YEAR: $368,489
FEDERAL PROJECT OFFICER:
Gwen WashingtonU.S. Department of Education330 C Street, S.W.Washington, DC 20202-7242Phone: (202) 205-9270Fax: (202)205-8793E-mail Address: [email protected]
OBJECTIVES:
To provide vocational training to Comanche tribal members andother Native Americans in order to provide them with the necessaryskills to enter a successful occupation.
To meet the needs of the Indian community by working with theState Vocational Education System to fill the gaps in training andeducating Indian people.
To develop support and instrumental services that are responsiveto the needs of the Indian Community.
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING AREAS:
AREA CERTIFICATION STATUS
Health Care Programs (Certificate)Business and Office Occupations (Certificate)Trade and Industry (Certificate)
PROJECTED OUTCOMES:
Enrolled in Training Program: 70Completed Training Program: 42Placed In Jobs: 46Enrolled in Community College:Received A.A. Degree:Received Other Certification:
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL(S) OF PARTICIPANTS:
Secondary10 Postsecondary
AVAILABLE SUPPORT SERVICES:
PI Student StipendsCounselingTransportationChild Care
NUMBER OF PROGRAM SITES: 3
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIVES:
Advisory Committee(s)Tribal Planning Office(s)
21 Jobs, Opportunities, and Basic Skills Program OfficeEl Job Training Partnership Act
Potential Employers121 Others (Articulation agreements with Caddo-Kiowa Vo-Tech, Great
Plains Vo-Tech and School of Technical Training)
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
Accredited. If so, regional national.
Accreditation Candidate. If so, regional
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national.
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PROJECT SUMMARY
GRANTEE: Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Inc.
TYPE OF INSTITUTION:
l Tribal Organization
PROJECT TITLE: Indian Vocational Education
AWARD NUMBER: VIOIA970084-98
PROJECT DIRECTOR/CONTACT:
Laurie A. Evans-Dinneen670 West Fireweed Lane, Anchorage, AK 99503Phone: (907) 265 -5908
Fax: (907) 561-3755
E-mail Address: [email protected]
YEARS FUNDED: 2
CURRENT AWARD PERIOD: 2nd Year of Funding10/1/98-9/30/99
FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED THIS YEAR: $399,880
FEDERAL PROJECT OFFICER:
Lois DavisU.S. Department of Education330 C Street, S.W.Washington, DC 20202-7242Phone: (202) 690 -4839
Fax: (202) 250 -8793
E-mail Address: [email protected]
OBJECTIVES:
To equip participants to adjust to life in an urban environment.
To build confidence in math, science, and communications.
To teach participants how to obtain employment and how toadvance on the job.
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING AREAS:
AREA CERTIFICATION STATUS
Business Office (Certificate/Degree)Education (Certificate/Degree)Health (Certificate/Degree)Paraprofessional (Certificate/Degree)Social Services (Certificate/Degree)
PROJECTED OUTCOMES:
Enrolled in Training Program: 81Completed Training Program: 60Placed In Jobs: 32Enrolled in Community College: 22Received A.A. Degree: 18Received Other Certification: 39
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL(S) OF PARTICIPANTS:
SecondaryEl Postsecondary
AVAILABLE SUPPORT SERVICES:
EI Student StipendsEl Counseling
TransportationChild Care
NUMBER OF PROGRAM SITES: 1
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIVES:
Advisory Committee(s)Tribal Planning Office(s)Jobs, Opportunities, and Basic Skills Program OfficeJob Training Partnership Act
El Potential EmployersEl Others (University of Alaska)
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
Accredited. If so, regional national.
Accreditation Candidate. If so, regional
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national.
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PROJECT SUMMARY
GRANTEE: Coyote Canyon Rehabilitation Center
TYPE OF INSTITUTION:
I Tribal Organization
PROJECT TITLE: Indian Vocational Education
AWARD NUMBER: V101A990038
PROJECT DIRECTOR/CONTACT:
Lea DennisonP.O. Box 158, Brimhall, NM 87310
Phone: (505) 735-2257Fax: (505) 735-2258
E-mail Address:
YEARS FUNDED: 2
CURRENT AWARD PERIOD: 1st Year of Funding9/1/99-8/31/00
FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED THIS YEAR: $342,970
FEDERAL PROJECT OFFICER:
Gwen WashingtonU.S. Department of Education330 C Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20202-7242Phone: (202) 205-9270Fax: (202) 205 -8793
E-mail Address: [email protected]
OBJECTIVES:
To provide vocational training to Navajo adults with developmentaldisabilities that relate to employment opportunities in the Navajoservice area.
To provide support services to Navajo adults with developmentaldisabilities. To provide supported employment for Navajo adultswith developmental disabilities
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING AREAS:
AREA CERTIFICATION STATUS
Janitorial Service/Hospitality Trades (Certificate)Vending Service (Certificate)Vocational Agriculture (Certificate)Micrographics/Bulk Mailing (Certificate)Food Service (Certificate)Seasonal Work Experience (Certificate)
PROJECTED OUTCOMES:
Enrolled in Training Program: 116Completed Training Program: 116Placed In Jobs: 93Enrolled in Community College:Received A.A. Degree:Received Other Certification:
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL(S) OF PARTICIPANTS:
SecondaryEl Postsecondary
AVAILABLE SUPPORT SERVICES:
El Student StipendsCounseling
El TransportationO Child Care
NUMBER OF PROGRAM SITES: 1
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIVES:
Advisory Committee(s)Tribal Planning Office(s)Jobs, Opportunities, and Basic Skills Program OfficeJob Training Partnership Act
RI Potential EmployersOthers
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
Cl1 Accredited. If so, regional national.Commission On Accrediation of Rehabilitation Facilities
Accreditation Candidate. If so, regional national.
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PROJECT SUMMARY
GRANTEE: Fairbanks Native Association
TYPE OF INSTITUTION:
121 Tribal Organization
PROJECT TITLE: Indian Vocational Education
AWARD NUMBER: VI01A990012
PROJECT DIRECTOR/CONTACT:
Nellie K. Hamsley201 First Ave., Suite 200, Fairbanks, AK 99701Phone: (907) 456-2311Fax: (907) 456 -4148
E-mail Address:
YEARS FUNDED: 2
CURRENT AWARD PERIOD: 14 Year of Funding6/1/99-5/31/00
FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED THIS YEAR $354,187
FEDERAL PROJECT OFFICER
Lois DavisU.S. Department of Education330 C Street, S.W.Washington, DC 20202-7242Phone: (202) 690 -4839Fax: (202) 205 -8793
E-mail Address: [email protected]
OBJECTIVES:
+ To improve the vocational skills needed to obtain gainfulemployment for Alaskan Natives and American Indians.
To place Alaskan Natives and American Indians in permanent,unsubsidized, full-time jobs that provide benefits andcompensation above minimum wage.
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING AREAS:
AREA CERTIFICATION STATUS
Applied Business (Certificate)Medical/Dental Reception (Certificate)
PROJECTED OUTCOMES:
Enrolled in Training Program: 50Completed Training Program: 38Placed In Jobs: 25Enrolled in Community College: 50Received A.A. Degree:Received Other Certification: 38
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL(S) OF PARTICIPANTS:
SecondaryEl Postsecondary
AVAILABLE SUPPORT SERVICES:
Student StipendsEl Counseling
TransportationChild Care
NUMBER OF PROGRAM SITES: 1
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIVES:
Advisory Committee(s)Tribal Planning Office(s)Jobs, Opportunities, and Basic Skills Program OfficeJob Training Partnership ActPotential Employers
El Others (University of Alaska, Tanana Valley Campus)
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
Accredited. If so, regional national.
Accreditation Candidate. If so, regional
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national.
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PROJECT SUMMARY
GRANTEE: Hoopa Tribal Education Association
TYPE OF INSTITUTION:
EI Tribal Organization
PROJECT TITLE: Indian Vocational Education
AWARD NUMBER: V101A990074
PROJECT DIRECTOFt/CONTAC'T:
Deborah E. McConnellP.O. Box 428, Hoopa, CA 95546Phone: (53Q) 625-4413Fax: (530) 625-5444
E-mail Address:
YEARS FUNDED: 2
CURRENT AWARD PERIOD: 1st Year of Funding5/1/994/30/00
FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED THIS YEAR $523,095
FEDERAL PROJECT OFFICER
Linda MayoU.S. Department of Education330 C Street, S.W.Washington, DC 20202-7242
Phone: (202) 205 -9353Fax: (202) 205-8793
E-mail Address: [email protected]
OBJECTIVES:
To provide adult training programs that will help individuals tobecome self-sufficient.
To focus on exemplary strategies to prepare students forhigh-skilled, high-wage jobs, either within the tribal government,private sector, or self-employment.
To develop a fully functional education/training program thatreflects tribal government and community needs.
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING AREAS:
AREA CERTIFICATION STATUS
Computer Information Systems (Certificate/Degree)Health Occupations (Certificate/Degree)Business (Certificate/Degree)Natural Resources (Certificate/Degree)Early Childhood Education (Certificate/Degree)Specialized Vocational Training (Certificate/Degree)
PROJECTED OUTCOMES:
Enrolled in Training Program: 150Completed Training Program: 107Placed In Jobs: 90Enrolled in Community College: 150Received A.A. Degree:Received Other Certification:
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL(S) OF PARTICIPANTS:
SecondaryPostsecondary
AVAILABLE SUPPORT SERVICES:
EI Student StipendsCounselingTransportationChild Care
NUMBER OF PROGRAM SITES: 2
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIVES:
EI Advisory Committee(s)Tribal Planning Office(s)Jobs, Opportunities, and Basic Skills Program OfficeJob Training Partnership ActPotential Employers
E1 Others
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
EI Accredited. If so, regionalCollege of the Redwoods
Accreditation Candidate. If so,
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national.
regional national.
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PROJECT SUMMARY
GRANTEE: Inter-Tribal Council, Inc.
TYPE OF INSTITUTION:
El Tribal Organization
PROJECT TITLE: Indian Vocational Education Program
AWARD NUMBER: V101A990002
PROJECT DIRECTOR/CONTACT:
Vivian ElliottP.O. Box 1308, Miami, OK 74355
Phone: (918) 542-4486Fax: (918) 540-2500E-mail Address: [email protected]
YEARS FUNDED: 2
CURRENT AWARD PERIOD: 1st Year of Funding7/1/99-6/30/00
FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED THIS YEAR: $356,463
FEDERAL PROJECT OFFICER:
Gwen WashingtonU.S. Department of Education330 C Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20202-7242Phone: (202) 205 -9270
Fax: (202) 205-8793
E-mail Address: [email protected]
OBJECTIVES:
To provide vocational education training and supportive servicesto adults in the service area who are members of federallyrecognized tribes.
To improve the academic and vocational skills competencies ofprogram participants.
To provide training that will increase the participants' employmentopportunities.
To create opportunities that will enhance the community as well asthe family and individual.
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING AREAS:
AREA CERTIFICATION STATUS
Truck Driving (Certificate and License): Childcare (Certificate/Degree)
Cosmetology (Certificate and License)Hospitality (Degree/Certificate)Security Guard (Certificate/License)Business and Computer Technology (Certificate/Degree)Health Related Fields (Certificate/License/Degree)
PROJECTED OUTCOMES:
Enrolled in Training Program: 60Completed Training Program: 48Placed In Jobs: 36Enrolled in Community College: 24Received A.A. Degree: 24Received Other Certification: 36
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL(S) OF PARTICIPANTS:
Secondaryll Postsecondary
AVAILABLE SUPPORT SERVICES:
l Student StipendsEI CounselingEl TransportationEl Child Care
NUMBER OF PROGRAM SITES: 5
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIVES:
121 Advisory Committee(s)121 Tribal Planning Office(s)
Jobs, Opportunities, and Basic Skills Program OfficeEI Job Training Partnership ActEI Potential EmployersEl Others (Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College, Franklin
Tech Center, Northeast Vo-Tech Center, Crowder College,and Vatterott College)
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
El Accredited. If so, regional national.North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools,Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education,Oklahoma Education Association and Oklahoma Department ofVocational Technical Education
Accreditation Candidate. If so, regional national.
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PROJECT SUMMARY
GRANTEE: Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
TYPE OF INSTITUTION:
El Tribal Organization
PROJECT TITLE: American Indian Training Program
AWARD NUMBER: VIOIA990051
PROJECT DIRECTOR/CONTACT:
Robert WashingtonRoute 1, Box 721, Perkins, OK 74059Phone: (405) 547-5721Fax: (405)547-1090E-mail Address:
YEARS FUNDED: 2
CURRENT AWARD PERIOD: 1st Year of Funding6/1/99-5/31/00
FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED THIS YEAR: $247,462
FEDERAL PROJECT OFFICER:
Linda MayoU.S. Department of Education330 C Street, S.W.Washington, DC 20202-7242Phone: (202) 205 -9353
Fax: (202) 205-8793
E-mail Address: [email protected]
OBJECTIVES:
To develop effective connections between community-basedservice providers and American Indian service agencies that willresult in participants learning the work skills necessary for gainfulemployment.
To provide training for the occupants most in demand for the areaand for the training needs of the Iowa Tribal Enterprises.
To improve the basic, academic and vocational skills competenciesof the program participants.
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING AREAS:
AREA CERTIFICATION STATUS
: Business Management (Certificate)+ Accounting (Certificate)
Computer Training (Certificate)Heating and Air Conditioning (Certificate)Computer Repair (Certificate)Food Service (Certificate)Building Trades (Certificate)
+ Customer Service (Certificate)
PROJECTED OUTCOMES:
Enrolled in Training Program: 150Completed Training Program: 120Placed In Jobs: 60Enrolled in Community College:Received A.A. Degree:Received Other Certification: 120
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL(S) OF PARTICIPANTS:
SecondaryEl Postsecondary
AVAILABLE SUPPORT SERVICES:
Elf Student StipendsE l CounselingEl TransportationEl Child Care
NUMBER OF PROGRAM SITES: 4
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIVES:
El Advisory Committee(s)Tribal Planning Office(s)Jobs, Opportunities, and Basic Skills Program Office
El Job Training Partnership ActEl Potential EmployersEl Others (Gordon Cooper Technology Center, Central Vo-Tech,
Pioneer Technology Center, and Merdian Technology Center)
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
El Accredited. If so, regional national.North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Accreditation Candidate. If so, regional
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national.
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PROJECT SUMMARY
GRANTEE: Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians
TYPE OF INSTITUTION:
El Tribal Organization
PROJECT TITLE: Odawa Office Technology Training Program
AWARD NUMBER: V101A990008
PROJECT DIRECTOR/CONTACT:
Fred HarringtonP.O. Box 246, Petoskey, MI 49770
Phone: (231)439-3852Fax: (231)439-5370E-mail Address: [email protected]
YEARS FUNDED: 2
CURRENT AWARD PERIOD: 1st Year of Funding7/1/99-6/30/00
FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED THIS YEAR: $227,520
FEDERAL PROJECT OFFICER:
Lois DavisU.S. Department of Education330 C Street, S.W.Washington, DC 20202-7242Phone: (202) 690-4839Fax: (202) 205 -8793
E-mail Address: [email protected]
OBJECTIVES:
To provide tribal members with the necessary skills to compete forand maintain employment in the area of office technology.
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING AREAS:
AREA CERTIFICATION STATUS
Office Technology (Certificate)
PROJECTED OUTCOMES:
Enrolled in Training Program: 50Completed Training Program: 40Placed In Jobs: 12Enrolled in Community College: 28Received A.A. Degree: 15Received Other Certification: 15
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL(S) OF PARTICIPANTS:
SecondaryEl Postsecondary
AVAILABLE SUPPORT SERVICES:
10 Student StipendsEl Counseling
TransportationEl Child Care
NUMBER OF PROGRAM SITES: 1
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIVES:
El Advisory Committee(s)El Tribal Planning Office(s)171 Jobs, Opportunities, and Basic Skills Program Office
Job Training Partnership ActPotential Employers
EI Others (Bay Mills Community College)
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
Accredited. If so, regional national.
Accreditation Candidate. If so, regional
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national.
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PROJECT SUMMARY
GRANTEE: Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians
TYPE OF INSTITUTION:
El Tribal Organization
PROJECT TITLE: Indian Choctaw Vocational Education
AWARD NUMBER: V101A990035
PROJECT DIRECTOR/CONTACT:
Wayne GibsonP.O. Box 6010, Philadelphia, MS 39350
Phone: (601) 650-1746Fax: (601)650-1703E-mail Address:
YEARS FUNDED: 2
CURRENT AWARD PERIOD: 1st Year of Funding9/1/99-8/31/00
FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED THIS YEAR: $491,810
FEDERAL PROJECT OFFICER:
Gwen WashingtonU.S. Department of Education330 C Street, S.W.Washington, DC 20202-7242Phone: (202) 205-9270Fax: (202) 205 -8793
E-mail Address: [email protected]
OBJECTIVES:
To support Choctaw economic development initiatives throughtraining Choctaw tribal members in higher technological fieldsof study.
To train 350 tribal members in training components for jobs thatexist on the reservation.
To place 100% of the students who have completed communitycollege vocational programs or training programs provided on thereservation into full-time positions.
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING AREAS:
AREA CERTIFICATION STATUS
Manufacturing Skills Assembly and Operation (Certificate)Business Computer Technology (High School Credit/AdultsCertificate)Nursing (Associate Degree and Licensed Practical Nurse)(Diploma)Restaurant/Hotel Management (Diploma)Child Development Management (Diploma)Administrative Support (Diploma)Computer Network/Servicing Technology (Diploma)
PROJECTED OUTCOMES:
Enrolled in Training Program: 350Completed Training Program: 315Placed In Jobs: 315Enrolled in Community College: 16Received A.A. Degree: 16Received Other Certification: 299
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL(S) OF PARTICIPANTS:
E1 SecondaryEl Postsecondary
AVAILABLE SUPPORT SERVICES:
EI Student StipendsEl CounselingEl Transportation
Child Care
NUMBER OF PROGRAM SITES: 3
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIVES:
EI Advisory Committee(s)El Tribal Planning Office(s)
Jobs, Opportunities, and Basic Skills Program OfficeEl Job Training Partnership ActEl Potential EmployersEl Others (East Central Community College and Meridian Community
College)
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
EI Accredited. If so, regional national.Southern Association of Colleges
Accreditation Candidate. If so, regional national.
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PROJECT SUMMARY
GRANTEE: Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
TYPE OF INSTITUTION:
El Tribal Organization
PROJECT TITLE: Muckleshoot Vocational Training Program
AWARD NUMBER: V101A990040
PROJECT DIRECTOR/CONTACT:
Susan Mudroch39015 172nd Ave., S.E., Auburn, WA 98092Phone: (253) 735-6647Fax: (253) 833-6177
E-mail Address:
YEARS FUNDED: 2
CURRENT AWARD PERIOD: 1st Year of Funding6/1/99-5/31/00
FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED THIS YEAR: $256,508
FEDERAL PROJECT OFFICER:
Gwen WashingtonU.S. Department of Education330 C Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20202-7242Phone: (202) 205 -9270Fax: (202)205-8793
E-mail Address: [email protected]
OBJECTIVES:
To provide an opportunity for employees of the MuckleshootIndian Casino or Muckleshoot Indian Tribe to develop theirwork-related skills.
To assist members of the Muckleshoot community enrolled in theWork First Program to move into the general workforce.
To assist members of the Muckleshoot Tribal School and HighSchool Re-entry Program, age 18 and up, who wish to preparethemselves to enter the job market.
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING AREAS:
AREA CERTIFICATION STATUS
Business Administration (Certificate)Education Paraprofessional (Certificate)Entrepreneurial/Small Business (Certificate)
PROJECTED OUTCOMES:
Enrolled in Training Program: 48Completed Training Program: 30Placed In Jobs: 20Enrolled in Community College:Received A.A. Degree:Received Other Certification: 10
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL(S) OF PARTICIPANTS:
SecondaryEl Postsecondary
AVAILABLE SUPPORT SERVICES:
Student StipendsCounselingTransportationChild Care
NUMBER OF PROGRAM SITES: 1
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIVES:
Advisory Committee(s)Tribal Planning Office(s)Jobs, Opportunities, and Basic Skills Program OfficeJob Training Partnership ActPotential Employers
El Others (Northwest Indian College)
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
El Accredited. If so, regional national.N.W. Indian College Accredited by Northwest Association ofSchools and Colleges
Accreditation Candidate. If so, regional national.
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PROJECT SUMMARY
GRANTEE: Nebraska Indian Community College
TYPE OF INSTITUTION:
El Community College
PROJECT TITLE: Fast Track Vocational Training for Native Americans
AWARD NUMBER: VI0IA990031
PROJECT DIRECTOR/CONTACT:
David FarleyCollege Hill, Box 428, Macy, NE 68039
Phone: (402) 837-2434FAX: (402) 837-4183
E-mail Address:
YEARS FUNDED: 2
CURRENT AWARD PERIOD: 1st Year of Funding09/30/99-09/29/00
FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED THIS YEAR $472,165
FEDERAL PROJECT OFFICER:
Lois DavisU.S. Department of Education330 C Street, S.W.Washington, DC 20202-7242Phone: (202) 690-4839
Fax: (202) 205-8793
E-mail Address: LoisDavis0,ed.gov
OBJECTIVES:
To provide opportunities for students to gain vocational training inconjunction with Northeast Community College.
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING AREAS:
AREA CERTIFICATION STATUS
Masonry (Certificate)Welding (Certificate)Plumbing (Certificate)Office Technology (Certificate/A.S. Degree)Building Construction (Certificate)
: Industrial Maintenance (Certificate)+ Horticulture (Certificate)
Food Service (Certificate)
Customer Service/Cashier (Certificate)Computer Maintenance (Certificate/A.S. Degree)
PROJECTED OUTCOMES:
Enrolled in Training Program: 150Completed Training Program: 135Placed In Jobs: 95Enrolled in Community College: 40Received A.A. Degree: 35Received Other Certification:
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL(S) OF PARTICIPANTS:
Secondary121 Postsecondary
AVAILABLE SUPPORT SERVICES:
El Student StipendsEl Counseling121 TransportationEl Child Care
NUMBER OF PROGRAM SITES: 4
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIVES:
El Advisory Committee(s)Tribal Planning Office(s)
El Jobs, Opportunities, and Basic Skills Program OfficeEl Job Training Partnership ActEl Potential EmployersIZI Others (Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell, University of New
Mexico-Valencia, New Mexico State University and CrownpointInstitute of Technology
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
El Accredited. If so, regional national.North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Accreditation Candidate. If so, regional
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national.
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PROJECT SUMMARY
GRANTEE: Nez Perce Tribe
TYPE OF INSTITUTION:
EI Tribal Organization
PROJECT TITLE: Nez Perce Vocational Education Program
AWARD NUMBER: V101A990006
PROJECT DIRECTOR/CONTACT:
Sonya SamuelsP.O. Box 365, Lampwai, ID 83540
Phone: (208) 843-7365 ext. 3221Fax: (208) 843 -7365
E-mail Address: [email protected]
YEARS FUNDED: 2
CURRENT AWARD PERIOD: lgt Year of Funding6/1/99-5/31/01
FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED THIS YEAR $389,051
FEDERAL PROJECT OFFICER:
Lois DavisU.S. Department of Education330 C Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20202-7242Phone: (202) 690-4839Fax: (202) 205 -8793
E-mail Address: [email protected]
OBJECTIVES:
To promote student's ability to attain a certificate or associate inarts degree.
To support students completing the programs to secure appropriateemployment, enter military service, or continue their education.
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING AREAS:
AREA CERTIFICATION STATUS
House Management (Certificate)Early Childhood Development (Certificate/Associate Degree)Hospitality (Certificate/Associate Degree)Health (Certificate/Associate Degree)Business (Certificate/Associate Degree)Natural Resources (Certificate/Associate Degree)Industrial Technology (Certificate/Associate Degree)
PROJECTED OUTCOMES:
Enrolled in Training Program: 50Completed Training Program: 40Placed In Jobs:Enrolled in Community College:
Received A.A. Degree:Received Other Certification:
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL(S) OF PARTICIPANTS:
El SecondaryEl Postsecondary
AVAILABLE SUPPORT SERVICES:
El Student StipendsEl CounselingEl Transportation
Child Care
NUMBER OF PROGRAM SITES: 2
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIVES:
El Advisory Committee(s)El Tribal Planning Office(s)El Jobs, Opportunities, and Basic Skills Program OfficeEl Job Training Partnership ActEI Potential EmployersEI Others (Lewis-Clark State College)
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
El Accredited. If so, regional national.Lewis-Clark State College; Northeast Association of State Collegesand Universities; American Association of State Colleges andUniversities
Accreditation Candidate. If so, regional national.
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PROJECT SUMMARY
GRANTEE: Nisqually Indian Tribe
TYPE OF INSTITUTION:
IZI Tribal Organization
PROJECT TITLE: Nisqually Phase V Vocational Education Initiative
AWARD NUMBER: VI0IA990057
PROJECT DIRECTOR/CONTACT:
Jean Dunstan and Joe Cushman4820 She Nah Num Dr. S.E., Olympia, WA 98513
Phone: (360) 456-5221Fax: (360)438-8618E-mail Address: [email protected]
YEARS FUNDED: 2
CURRENT AWARD PERIOD: 1st Year of Funding7/1/99-6/30/00
FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED THIS YEAR: $475,158
FEDERAL PROJECT OFFICER:
Gwen WashingtonU.S. Department of Education330 C Street, S.W.Washington, DC 20202-7242Phone: (202) 205-9270Fax: (202) 205 -8793
E-mail Address: [email protected]
OBJECTIVES:
To provide training critical to the success of Nisqually tribalmembers in economic development efforts.
To provide tribal members increased access to off-reservationvocational institutions.
To provide tribal members training in gaming that will result incertification and employment in the gaming industry.
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING AREAS:
AREA CERTIFICATION STATUS
Computer Technology (Certificate)Harvest Diving/Shellfish Management (Certificate)Hospitality Management/Gaming (Certificate)Retail Trades (Certificate)Off Reservation Training (Certificate/Degree)
PROJECTED OUTCOMES:
Enrolled in Training Program: 96Completed Training Program: 83Placed In Jobs: 77Enrolled in Community College: Northwest Community College 76;
Other Community Colleges 20Received A.A. Degree: 17Received Other Certification: 66
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL(S) OF PARTICIPANTS:
SecondaryI21 Postsecondary
AVAILABLE SUPPORT SERVICES:
E1 Student StipendslI CounselingEl TransportationEl Child Care
NUMBER OF PROGRAM SITES: 1
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIVES:
El Advisory Committee(s)El Tribal Planning Office(s)El Jobs, Opportunities, and Basic Skills Program OfficeEl Job Training Partnership ActEl Potential EmployersEl Others (Northwest Indian College by Northwest Association of
Schools and Colleges)
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
El Accredited. If so, regional national.N.W. Indian College by Northwest Association of Schools andColleges
Accreditation Candidate. If so, regional national.
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PROJECT SUMMARY
GRANTEE: Nooksack Indian Tribe
TYPE OF INSTITUTION:
Tribal Organization
PROJECT TITLE: Indian Vocational Education
AWARD NUMBER: V101A990069
PROJECT DIRECTOR/CONTACT:
Buddy WilliamsP.O. Box 157, Deming, WA 98244
Phone: (360) 592-5176 ext. 3221Fax: (360) 592-2125
E-mail Address: [email protected]
YEARS FUNDED: 2
CURRENT AWARD PERIOD: 1st Year of Funding6/1/99-5/31/00
FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED THIS YEAR: $220,534
FEDERAL PROJECT OFFICER:
Gwen WashingtonU.S. Department of Education330 C Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20202-7242Phone: (202) 205-9270Fax: (202) 205-8793
E-mail Address: [email protected]
OBJECTIVES:
To improve the educational and technical skills of the NooksackTribe to meet the needs of the modem industry.
To increase the employability of Nooksack Tribe members.
To provide training to Nooksack Tribe members that will preparethem for employment by the Nooksack River Casino.
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING AREAS:
AREA CERTIFICATION STATUS
Gaming (Certificate)4. Basic Casino/Advanced Casino Supervision (Certificate):. Casino Management (Certificate)
PROJECTED OUTCOMES:
Enrolled in Training Program: 75Completed Training Program: 67Placed In Jobs: 60Enrolled in Community College:Received A.A. Degree:Received Other Certification: 67
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL(S) OF PARTICIPANTS:
SecondaryO Postsecondary
AVAILABLE SUPPORT SERVICES:
Student StipendsCounselingTransportation
O Child Care
NUMBER OF PROGRAM SITES: 3
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIVES:
Advisory Committee(s)Tribal Planning Office(s)Jobs, Opportunities, and Basic Skills Program Office
EI Job Training Partnership ActPotential Employers
O Others (Everett Community College, Whatcom Community College,and Bellingham Technical College)
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
EI Accredited. If so, regional national.Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges
Accreditation Candidate. If so, regional
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national.
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PROJECT SUMMARY
GRANTEE: Northwest Indian College
TYPE OF INSTITUTION:El Tribal Organization
PROJECT TITLE: Electronic Document Conversion,Specialist Training Program
AWARD NUMBER: V101A990026
PROJECT DIRECTOR/CONTACT:
Michael Crow2522 Kwina Road, Bellingham, WA 98226Phone: (360) 676-2772Fax: (360) 676 -0475
E-mail Address: [email protected]
YEARS FUNDED: 2
CURRENT AWARD PERIOD: 1st Year of Funding7/1/99-6/30/00
FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED THIS YEAR: $208,108
FEDERAL PROJECT OFFICER:
Gwen WashingtonU.S. Department of Education330 C Street, S.W.Washington, DC 20202-7242Phone: (202) 205-9270Fax: (202) 205 -8793
E-mail Address: [email protected]
OBJECTIVES:
To provide a trained Native American workforce for successfulimplementation of the Lummi Economic Development plan.
To increase the employability of Native Americans through basiceducation, applied academics, technical and vocational training.
To provide a source for the upgrading of technical skills andknowledge of the Native Americans to meet the needs of modernindustry and employment.
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING AREAS:
AREA CERTIFICATION STATUS
Electronic Document Conversion Specialist Program (Certificate)
PROJECTED OUTCOMES:
Enrolled in Training Program: 72Completed Training Program: 61Placed In Jobs: 58Enrolled in Community College:Received A.A. Degree:Received Other Certification: 61
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL(S) OF PARTICIPANTS:
El SecondaryEl Postsecondary
AVAILABLE SUPPORT SERVICES:
El Student StipendsCounselingTransportationChild Care
NUMBER OF PROGRAM SITES: 1
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIVES:
El Advisory Committee(s)El Tribal Planning Office(s)
Jobs, Opportunities, and Basic Skills Program OfficeEl Job Training Partnership ActEl Potential Employers
Others
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
E i Accredited. If so, regional national.Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges
Accreditation Candidate. If so, regional
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national.
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PROJECT SUMMARY
GRANTEE: Northwest Indian College
TYPE OF INSTITUTION:
10 Community College
PROJECT TITLE:
AWARD NUMBER: V101A970071
PROJECT DIRECTOR/CONTACT:
Joseph Rich2522 Kwina Road, Bellingham, WA 98226Phone: (360) 676-2772Fax: (360) 715-0816
E-mailAddress: [email protected]
YEARS FUNDED: 2
CURRENT AWARD PERIOD: 2nd Year of Funding
FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED THIS YEAR: $341,967
FEDERAL PROJECT OFFICER:
Gwen WashingtonU.S. Department of Education330 C Street, S.W.Washington, DC 20202-7242Phone: (202) 205-9270Fax: (202) 205 -8793
E-mail Address: [email protected]
OBJECTIVES:
To provide a trained Native American workforce for successfulimplementation of the Lummi Economic Development Plan.
To increase the employability of Native Americans through basiceducation, applied academics, and vocational training.
To involve on a continuing basis all economic and employmentoperations dealing with Native American needs in the conduct ofthe training project.
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING AREAS:
AREA CERTIFICATION STATUS
Maritime Training (Certificate/Associate Degree)Early Childhood Education (Certificate/Associate Degree)Retail Trades Associate Technician (Certificate/Associate Degree)Computer Repair (Certificate/Associate Degree)
PROJECTED OUTCOMES:
Enrolled in Training Program: 140Completed Training Program: 25Placed In Jobs: 37Enrolled in Community College: 40Received A.A. Degree: 4Received Other Certification: 21
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL(S) OF PARTICIPANTS:
SecondaryEI Postsecondary
AVAILABLE SUPPORT SERVICES:
l Student StipendsCounseling
El TransportationChild Care
NUMBER OF PROGRAM SITES: 1
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIVES:
lI Advisory Committee(s)El Tribal Planning Office(s)El Jobs, Opportunities, and Basic Skills Program OfficeEl Job Training Partnership ActEI Potential Employers
Others
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
El Accredited. If so, regional national.Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges
Accreditation Candidate. If so, regional national.
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PROJECT SUMMARY
GRANTEE: Oglala Lakota College
TYPE OF INSTITUTION:
El Community College
PROJECT TITLE: Work in the Lakota Way
AWARD NUMBER: V101A990025
PROJECT DIRECTOR/CONTACT:
James DudekP.O. Box 490, Kyle, SD 57752
Phone: (605) 455-2321 ext. 265E-mail Address:
YEARS FUNDED: 2
CURRENT AWARD PERIOD: lst Year of Funding8/1/99-7/31/00
FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED TIM YEAR: $494,301
FEDERAL PROJECT OFFICER
Linda MayoU.S. Department of Education330 C Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20202-7242Phone: (202) 205-9353
Fax: (202)205-8793E-mail Address: Linda_MayoRed.gov
OBJECTIVES:
To assist 70 Lakota adults to obtain certificates and associate ofapplied science degrees in key job areas such as businesscomputers, business accounting, entrepreneurship, officetechnology, and carpentry.
To assist 20 Lakota adults to receive certificates in electricalmaintenance, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning and place10 students in jobs and have 10 students continue for associatein applied science degrees.
To coordinate with the Oglala Sioux Tribe Oyate WoitancoanTen-Year Strategic Plan as a continuing partner with the OglalaSioux Tribe and the reservation private sector to plan and carryout job creation, preparation and development programs.
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING AREAS:
AREA CERTIFICATION STATUS
Carpentry (Certificate/A.A.S. Degree)Business Accounting (Certificate/A.A.S. Degree)Business Computers (Certificate/A.A.S. Degree)Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (Certificate)Office Technology (Certificate/A.A.S. Degree)Entrepreneurship (Certificate/A.A.S. Degree)Electrical (Certificate/A.A.S. Degree)
PROJECTED OUTCOMES:
Enrolled in Training Program: 90Completed Training Program: 80Placed In Jobs: 80Enrolled in Community College: 90Received A.A. Degree:Received Other Certification:
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL (S) OF PARTICIPANTS:
SecondaryEI Postsecondary
AVAILABLE SUPPORT SERVICES:
I Student StipendsCounselingTransportationChild Care
NUMBER OF PROGRAM SITES: 1
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIVES:
Advisory Committee(s)El Tribal Planning Office(s)10 Jobs, Opportunities, and Basic Skills Program Office121 Job Training Partnership ActEI Potential EmployersEl Others (State Department of Social Services)
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
El Accredited. If so, regional national.North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Accreditation Candidate. If so, regional
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national.
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PROJECT SUMMARY
GRANTEE: Owens Valley Board of Trustees
TYPE OF INSTITUTION:
El Tribal Organization
PROJECT TITLE: Indian Vocational Education
AWARD NUMBER: V101A990068
PROJECT DIRECTOR/CONTACT:
Delores H. Odell270 See Vee Lane, P.O. Box 1467, Bishop, CA 93514Phone: (760) 873-5107Fax: (760) 873 -4107
E-mail Address:
YEARS FUNDED: 2
CURRENT AWARD PERIOD: 1st Year of Funding7/1/99-6/30/00
FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED THIS YEAR: $474,788
FEDERAL PROJECT OFFICER:
Gwen WashingtonU.S. Department of Education330 C Street, S.W.Washington, DC 20202-7242Phone: (202) 205 -9270
Fax: (202) 205 -8793
E-mail Address: [email protected]
OBJECTIVES:
To provide vocational education and support services to adultswho are members of the Paiute and Shoshone Tribes in Inyo andMono Counties.
To develop classes and programs that will ultimately lead toestablishing a tribally controlled community college on thereservation.
To provide training that will lead to employment, job retention, andjob advancement.
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING AREAS:
AREA CERTIFICATION STATUS
Construction Trades (Certificate)Hotel and Casino Operations and Management (Certificate)Computer Applications (Certificate)Substance Abuse Counselor (Certificate)Certified Nurse's Assistant and Certified Home Health Aide(Certificate)Entrepreneurship (Certificate)
PROJECTED OUTCOMES:
Enrolled in Training Program: 280Completed Training Program: 210Placed In Jobs: 107Enrolled in Community College: 61Received A.A. Degree:Received Other Certification: 149
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL(S) OF PARTICIPANTS:
SecondaryEl Postsecondary
AVAILABLE SUPPORT SERVICES:
Student StipendsEl CounselingEl TransportationEl Child Care
NUMBER OF PROGRAM SITES: 4
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIVES:
El Advisory Committee(s)Tribal Planning Office(s)
Jobs, Opportunities, and Basic Skills Program OfficeEl Job Training Partnership ActEl Potential EmployersEl Others (Community College of Southern Nevada, D-Q University,
California State College-Chico, and Lassen College, Bureau ofIndian Affairs)
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
EI Accredited. If so, regional national.Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Accreditation Candidate. If so, regional
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national.
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PROJECT SUMMARY
GRANTEE: Penobscot Nation
TYPE OF INSTITUTION:
El Tribal Organization
PROJECT TITLE: Indian Vocational Education
AWARD NUMBER: VIOIA990044
PROJECT DIRECTOR/CONTACT:
Mark Sanborn6 River Road, Indian Island, ME 04468Phone: (207) 827-1123Fax: (207) 827 -2088
E-mail Address: [email protected]
YEARS FUNDED: 2
CURRENT AWARD PERIOD: 1st Year of Funding6/1/99-5/31/00
FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED THIS YEAR: $228,973
FEDERAL PROJECT OFFICER:
Linda MayoU.S. Department of Education330 C Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20202-7242Phone: (202) 205 -9353
Fax: (202) 205 -8793
E-mail Address: [email protected]
OBJECTIVES:
To provide training that will enable the participants to becomeemployed or self-employed and continue their education or trainingprograms through postsecondary institutions.
To reduce unemployment, underemployment, and poverty amongPenobscot tribal members.
To provide assessment of participants' vocational and educationalcompetencies, aptitudes, and interests for the purpose of guidingthem toward the career path that best meets their needs.
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING AREAS:
AREA CERTIFICATION STATUS
Health (Certificate/Degree)Construction (Certificate/Degree)Business (Certificate/Degree)
+ Culinary (Certificate/Degree)
PROJECTED OUTCOMES:
Enrolled in Training Program: 86Completed Training Program: 68Placed In Jobs: 60Enrolled in Community College: 86Received A.A. Degree: 6Received Other Certification: 62
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL(S) OF PARTICIPANTS:
SecondaryEl Postsecondary
AVAILABLE SUPPORT SERVICES:
El Student StipendsEl CounselingEl TransportationEl Child Care
NUMBER OF PROGRAM SITES: 2
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIVES:
Advisory Committee(s)El Tribal Planning Office(s)EI Jobs, Opportunities, and Basic Skills Program OfficeEl Job Training Partnership Act
Potential EmployersEl Others (Eastern Maine Technical College, Maine Educational
Opportunity Center)
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
El Accredited. If so, regional national.New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Accreditation Candidate. If so, regional
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national.
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PROJECT SUMMARY
GRANTEE: Pueblo of Pojoaque
TYPE OF INSTITUTION:
El Tribal Organization
PROJECT TITLE: Poeh Arts Program
AWARD NUMBER: V101A990033
PROJECT DIRECTOR/CONTACT:
Vernon LujanRoute 11 Box 27-E, Santa Fe, NM 87501Phone: (505) 455-1110Fax: (505) 455-3684
E-mail Address:
YEARS FUNDED: 2
CURRENT AWARD PERIOD: 1st Year of Funding6/2/99-6/1/00
FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED THIS YEAR: $350,207
FEDERAL PROJECT OFFICER:
Linda MayoU.S. Department of Education330 C Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20202-7242Phone: (202)205-9353Fax: (202) 205 -8793
E-mail Address: [email protected]
OBJECTIVES:
To provide hands-on, one-on-one teaching of the inter-generationalteaching model, which is based on the passing on of skills withinthe family.
To develop a sound economic base that will create opportunitiesfor the education and training for more productive and satisfyingemployment for tribal members.
To reduce dependency on the federal funds by becoming a moreeconomically self-sufficient tribe, which will promote a productiveenvironment with the Pueblo structure.
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING AREAS:
AREA CERTIFICATION STATUS
Pottery I, II, III (Certificate)Jewelry I, II, III (Certificate)Sculpture I, II, III (Certificate)Entrepreneurship (Certificate)
PROJECTED OUTCOMES:
Enrolled in Training Program: 100Completed Training Program: 80Placed In Jobs: 50Enrolled in Community College: 30Received A.A. Degree:Received Other Certification:
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL(S) OF PARTICIPANTS:
SecondaryE l Postsecondary
AVAILABLE SUPPORT SERVICES:
El Student StipendsCounselingTransportation
El Child Care
NUMBER OF PROGRAM SITES: 2
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIVES:
El Advisory Committee(s)El Tribal Planning Office(s)El Jobs, Opportunities, and Basic Skills Program Office
El Job Training Partnership ActEl Potential EmployersE l Others
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
Accredited. If so, regional national.
Accreditation Candidate. If so, regional national.
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PROJECT SUMMARY
GRANTEE: Rock Point Community School
TYPE OF INSTITUTION:
O Indian Bureau-Funded School
PROJECT TITLE: Indian Vocational Education
AWARD NUMBER: V101A990055
PROJECT DIRECTOR/CONTACT:
Myron DeckerHighway #191 Rock Point, AZ 86545Phone: (520) 659-4221 ext. 232
Fax: (520) 659-4235E-mail Address:
YEARS FUNDED: 2
CURRENT AWARD PERIOD: 1st Year of Funding6/1/99-5/31/00
FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED THIS YEAR: $271,198
FEDERAL PROJECT OFFICER:
Gwen WashingtonU.S. Department of Education330 C Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20202-7242Phone: (202) 205 -9270
Fax: (202) 205 -8793
E-mail Address: [email protected]
OBJECTIVES:
To provide vocational education for adults and high schoolstudents to meet the employment needs of these students.
To provide vocational training that supports the tribal economicdevelopment plan.
To develop vocational training that offers students theopportunity to earn college credits and certification throughNorthland Pioneer College.
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING AREAS:
AREA CERTIFICATION STATUS
Business Service Technology (Certificate)Early Childhood Development (Certificate)Computer Technology (Certificate)
PROJECTED OUTCOMES:
Enrolled in Training Program: 75Completed Training Program: 49Placed In Jobs: 32Enrolled in Community College:Received A.A. Degree:Received Other Certification: 49
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL(S) OF PARTICIPANTS:
El SecondaryEl Postsecondary
AVAILABLE SUPPORT SERVICES:
El Student StipendsCounselingTransportationChild Care
NUMBER OF PROGRAM SITES: 2
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIVES:
Advisory Committee(s)El Tribal Planning Office(s)
Jobs, Opportunities, and Basic Skills Program Office121 Job Training Partnership Act
Potential EmployersEl Others (Northland Pioneer College)
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
El Accredited. If so, regional national.North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Accreditation Candidate. If so, regional
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national.
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PROJECT SUMMARY
GRANTEE: Round Valley Indian Tribes
TYPE OF INSTITUTION:
63 Tribal Organization
PROJECT TITLE: Indian Vocational Education
AWARD NUMBER VI0IA990036
PROJECT DIRECTOR/CONTACT:
Ernest MerrifieldP.O. Box 448, Covelo, CA 95428
Phone: (707) 983 -1062Fax: (707) 983 -1073
E-mail Address: techprep @saber.net
YEARS FUNDED: 2
CURRENT AWARD PERIOD: 1st Year of Funding5/1/994/30/00
FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED THIS YEAR $441,059
FEDERAL PROJECT OFFICER
Linda MayoU.S. Department of Education330 C Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20202-7242
Phone: (202) 205 -9353Fax: (202) 205-8793
E-mail Address: [email protected]
ORIECTIVES:
To provide vocational training for 58 disadvantaged tribal membersresiding on and off the reservation in six distinct vocational areas.
To have 80% of program participants complete training and qualifyfor certificate of achievement or associate in arts or associate inscience degrees.
To have 80% of the program participants who complete training inthe Round Valley Indian Vocational Education Program secureemployment in their area of training.
To have program participants upgrade their jobs or pursue furthereducation and training.
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING AREAS:
AREA CERTIFICATION STATUS
Computers (Certificate/A.S. Degree)+ Business (Certificate/A.A./A.S. Degree)
Health (Certificate/A.S. Degree)Child Development (Certificate/A.S. Degree)Natural Resources (Certificate/A.S. Degree)Construction Trades (Certificate/A.S. Degree)
PROJECTED OUTCOMES:
Enrolled in Training Program: 58Completed Training Program: 47Placed In Jobs: 47Enrolled in Community College: 58Received A.A. Degree: 22Received Other Certification: 25
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL(S) OF PARTICIPANTS:
SecondaryEl Postsecondary
AVAILABLE SUPPORT SERVICES:
EI Student StipendsEl Counseling
TransportationEl Child Care
NUMBER OF PROGRAM SITES: 3
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIVES:
Advisory Committee(s)Tribal Planning Office(s)Jobs, Opportunities, and Basic Skills Program OfficeJob Training Partnership ActPotential Employers
El Others (Mendocino College, D-Q University, and College ofRedwoods)
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
Accredited. If so, regional national.
Accreditation Candidate. If so, regional national.
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PROJECT SUMMARY
GRANTEE: St. Stephens Indian School/ Education Association
TYPE OF INSTITUTION:
El Indian Bureau-Funded School
PROJECT TITLE: Wind River Indian Vocational Education Project
AWARD NUMBER: V101A990060
PROJECT DIRECTOR/CONTACT:
Dora Medina-FlaggP.O. Box 345, St. Stephens, WY 82524
Phone: (307) 856-4147Fax: (307) 856 -3742
E-mail Address: [email protected]
YEARS FUNDED: 2
CURRENT AWARD PERIOD: 1st Year of Funding7/1/99-6/30/00
FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED THIS YEAR: $478,251
FEDERAL PROJECT OFFICER:
Linda MayoU.S. Department of Education330 C Street, S.W.Washington, DC 20202-7242Phone: (202) 205 -9353
Fax: (202) 205 -8793
E-mail Address: [email protected]
OBJECTIVES:
To provide training for high school students and adults that willresult in improved skills and higher wages for our people.
Training is designed to provide students with challenging,integrated, vocational, and academic standards.
Training is designed to create connections between students andparents, the government, the community, and colleges anduniversities.
All training is aligned with local job market needs and will foster thefruition of tribal economic development plans.
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING AREAS:
AREA CERTIFICATION STATUS
Allied Health (A.A. Degree/Certificate)Building Trades (A.A. Degree/Certificate)Agriculture (A.A. Degree/Certificate)Technology (A.A. Degree/Certificate)Entrepreneurship (A.A. Degree/Certificate)Career Readiness (Certificate)
PROJECTED OUTCOMES:
Enrolled in Training Program: 200Completed Training Program: 105Placed In Jobs: 68Enrolled in Community College: 65Received A.A. Degree: 20Received Other Certification: 85
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL(S) OF PARTICIPANTS:
El SecondaryEl Postsecondary
AVAILABLE SUPPORT SERVICES:
EI Student StipendsEl CounselingEl TransportationEl Child Care
NUMBER OF PROGRAM SITES: 1
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIVES:
El Advisory Committee(s)El Tribal Planning Office(s)El Jobs, Opportunities, and Basic Skills Program OfficeEI Job Training Partnership ActEI Potential EmployersEI Others (Casper College and Central Wyoming College)
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
EI Accredited. If so, regional national.North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Accreditation Candidate. If so, regional
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national.
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PROJECT SUMMARY
GRANTEE: Salish Kootenai College
TYPE OF INSTITUTION:
El Tribal Organization
PROJECT TITLE: Federal Vocational Indian Education
AWARD NUMBER V101A990039
PROJECT DIRECTOR/CONTACT:
Gerald SlaterP.O. Box 117, Pablo, MT 59855
Phone: (406) 675 -4800Fax: (406) 675-4801
E-mail Address: Jerry_Slater(d,skc.edu
YEARS FUNDED: 2
CURRENT AWARD PERIOD: 1st Year of Funding8/1/99-7/31/00
FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED THIS YEAR: $775,511
FEDERAL PROJECT OFFICER:
Lois DavisU.S. Department of Education330 C Street, S.W.Washington, DC 20202-7242Phone: (202) 690-4839Fax: (202) 205 -8793
E-mail Address: Lois_Davis(el,)ed.gov
OBJECTIVES:
To achieve a 75% completion rate for the students in areas of officeeducation, computer science, nursing, dental assisting techndlogy,and construction trades.
To make job placements or further the educational or occupationaltraining, including military specialties, for at least 75% of thetrainees projected to complete training.
To provide career-counseling services to a minimum of192 Indian students.To find cooperative education work-site field placements (OJT) forcourse credit for a minimum of 50% of the vocational educationstudents.
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING AREAS:
AREA CERTIFICATION STATUS
Office Education (A.A.S. Degree)Computer Science (A.A.S. Degree)Nursing (A.A.S. Degree)
+ Dental Assistant Technology (A.A.S. Degree/Certificate)Construction Trades (Certificate)
PROJECTED OUTCOMES:
Enrolled in Training Program: 166Completed Training Program: 68Placed In Jobs: 50Enrolled in Community College: 18Received A.A. Degree: 14Received Other Certification: 68
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL(S) OF PARTICIPANTS:
SecondaryEl Postsecondary
AVAILABLE SUPPORT SERVICES:
Student StipendsEl CounselingEl TransportationEl Child Care
NUMBER OF PROGRAM SITES: 1
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIVES:El Advisory Committee(s)El Tribal Planning Office(s)El Jobs, Opportunities, and Basic Skills Program OfficeEl Job Training Partnership ActEI Potential Employers
Others
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
PI Accredited. If so, regional national.Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges
Accreditation Candidate. If so, regional
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national.
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PROJECT SUMMARY
GRANTEE: Si Tanka College
TYPE OF INSTITUTION:
El Community College
PROJECT TITLE: Grant Program
AWARD NUMBER: V101A980001A
PROJECT DIRECTOR/CONTACT:
Robert HallP.O. Box 220, Eagle Butte, SD 57625
Phone: (605)964-8011
Fax: (605) 964 -1145
E-mail Address:
YEARS FUNDED: 2
CURRENT AWARD PERIOD: 2"d Year of Funding09/21/98-09/20/00
FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED THIS YEAR: $60,574
FEDERAL PROJECT OFFICER:
Lois DavisU.S. Department of Education330 C Street, S.W.Washington, DC 20202-7242Phone: (202) 690-4839
Fax: (202)205- 8793
E-mail Address: [email protected]
OBJECTIVES:
To provide vocational training to Cheyenne-Eagle Butte and Takinihigh school students and college students.
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING AREAS:
AREA CERTIFICATION STATUS
General Agriculture/Agribusiness (Certificate)+ Police Science (Certificate)
Masonry (Certificate)Plumbing (Certificate)Electrical Work (Certificate)
+ Carpentry (Certificate)
PROJECTED OUTCOMES:
Enrolled in Training Program: 70Completed Training Program: 70Placed In Jobs: 70Enrolled in Community College:Received A.A. Degree:Received Other Certification:
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL(S) OF PARTICIPANTS:
El SecondaryEI Postsecondary
AVAILABLE SUPPORT SERVICES:
Student StipendsEl Counseling
TransportationEl Child Care
NUMBER OF PROGRAM SITES: 1
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIVES:
EI Advisory Committee(s)EI Tribal Planning Office(s)E1 Jobs, Opportunities, and Basic Skills Program OfficeEl Job Training Partnership ActEl Potential Employers10 Others (Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell, University of New
Mexico-Valencia, New Mexico State University and CrownpointInstitute of Technology
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
Accredited. If so, regional national.
Accreditation Candidate. If so, regional national.
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PROJECT SUMMARY
GRANTEE: Sinte Gleska University/Applied Science Department
TYPE OF INSTITUTION:
El Tribal OrganizationEl Community College
PROJECT TITLE: Indian Vocational Education
AWARD NUMBER: VI0IA990048
PROJECT DIRECTOR/CONTACT:
James PoigneeP.O. Box 490, Rosebud, SD 57570Phone: (605) 856-2908Fax: (605) 856 -2011
E-mail Address:
YEARS FUNDED: 2
CURRENT AWARD PERIOD: 1st Year of Funding7/1/99-6/30/00
FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED THIS YEAR $449,795
FEDERAL PROJECT OFFICER:
Linda MayoU.S. Department of Education330 C Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20202-7242Phone: (202) 205-9353Fax: (202) 205-8793
E-mail Address: [email protected]
OBJECTIVES:
To recruit and train 120 students with 80% of the students receivinga one-year certificate or a two-year associate in applied sciencedegree during the next two-year period, in building trades, dataprocessing, law enforcement, and secretarial science.
To successfully assist a minimum of 90% of those studentsreceiving a certificate or degree in finding employment in their fieldof study or in continuing their education.
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING AREAS:
AREA CERTIFICATION STATUS
Building Trades (Certificate/A.A.S. Degree)Data Processing (Certificate/A.A.S. Degree)Secretarial Science (Certificate/A.A.S. Degree)Office Administration (Certificate/A.A.S. Degree)Law Enforcement (Certificate/A.A.S. Degree)
PROJECTED OUTCOMES:
Enrolled in Training Program: 120Completed Training Program: 96
Placed In Jobs: 86Enrolled in Community College: 120Received A.A. Degree: 32Received Other Certification: 54
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL(S) OF PARTICIPANTS:
EI SecondaryPostsecondary
AVAILABLE SUPPORT SERVICES:
EI Student StipendsEl CounselingEl TransportationO Child Care
NUMBER OF PROGRAM SITES: 1
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIVES:
El Advisory Committee(s)Tribal Planning Office(s)
El Jobs, Opportunities, and Basic Skills Program Office
O Job Training Partnership ActE I Potential Employers
Others
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
El Accredited. If so, regional national.North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Accreditation Candidate. If so, regional national.
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PROJECT SUMMARY
GRANTEE: Sitka Tribe ofAlaska
TYPE OF INSTITUTION:
El Tribal Organization
PROJECT TITLE: Indian Vocational Education
AWARD NUMBER: VI0IA970073-98
PROJECT DIRECTOR/CONTACT:
Roxanne Houston456 Katlian St., Sitka, AX 99835
Phone: (907) 747-7355Fax: (907) 747 -7358
E-mail Address: [email protected]
YEARS FUNDED: 2
CURRENT AWARD PERIOD: 1st Year of Funding7/1/97-12/31/99
FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED THIS YEAR: $290,825
FEDERAL PROJECT OFFICER:
Lois DavisU.S. Department of Education330 C Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20202-7242Phone: (202) 690-4839Fax: (202) 205 -8793
E-mail Address: [email protected]
OBJECTIVES:
To enroll and train 40 Alaskan Native adults.
To place 80% of the graduates in employment positions.
To incorporate standards developed for jobs and Job TrainingPartnership Act training programs operating in the area.
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING AREAS:
AREA CERTIFICATION STATUS
Cosmetology (Certificate/Degree)+ Construction (Certificate/Degree)
Business Information Systems (Certificate/Degree)Nurse's Aide (Certificate/Degree)Medical Office Work (Certificate/Degree)Mining (Certificate/Degree)Law Enforcement (Certificate/Degree)
+ Commercial Driver's License (Class A)Heavy Equipment (Certificate/Degree)
PROJECTED OUTCOMES:
Enrolled in Training Program: 40Completed Training Program: 33Placed In Jobs: 22Enrolled in Community College: 8Received A.A. Degree:Received Other Certification:
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL(S) OF PARTICIPANTS:
Secondaryo El Postsecondary
AVAILABLE SUPPORT SERVICES:
El Student StipendsE l CounselingEl TransportationEl Child Care
NUMBER OF PROGRAM SITES: 1
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIVES:
El Advisory Committee(s)Tribal Planning Office(s)Jobs, Opportunities, and Basic Skills Program OfficeJob Training Partnership ActPotential EmployersOthers
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
Accredited. If so, regional national.
Accreditation Candidate. If so, regional
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PROJECT SUMMARY
GRANTEE: Soboba Band of Mission Indians
TYPE OF INSTITUTION:
ll Tribal OrganizationLO Community College
PROJECT TITLE: California Native American Gaming AdministrationProgram
AWARD NUMBER: VIOIA970053-98
PROJECT DIRECTOR/CONTACT:
Gloria WrightP.O. Box 487, San Jacinto, CA92501Phone: (909) 654 -2765
Fax: (909) 654 -4198
E-mail Address:
YEARS FUNDED: 2
CURRENT AWARD PERIOD: 2nd Year of Funding7/1/98-6/30/99
FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED THIS YEAR: $361,950
FEDERAL PROJECT OFFICER:
Gwen WashingtonU.S. Department of Education330 C Street, S.W.Washington, DC 20202-7242Phone: (202) 205 -9270Fax: (202) 205 -8793
E-mail Address: [email protected]
OBJECTIVES:
To provide Native American students access to an accreditedassociate of arts degree program.
To develop an accredited associate of arts degree program inNative American gaming and casino administration.
To develop an in-depth internship program for the Native Americangaming and administration students.
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING AREAS:
AREA CERTIFICATION STATUS
Gaming (A.A. Degree)Casino Marketing (A.A. Degree)Computer Applications (A.A. Degree)
PROJECTED OUTCOMES:
Enrolled in Training Program: 200Completed Training Program: 150Placed In Jobs:Enrolled in Community College:Received A.A. Degree:Received Other Certification: 150
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL(S) OF PARTICIPANTS:
SecondaryEI Postsecondary
AVAILABLE SUPPORT SERVICES:
Student StipendsCounselingTransportationChild Care
NUMBER OF PROGRAM SITES: 4
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIVES:
El Advisory Committee(s)El Tribal Planning Office(s)
Jobs, Opportunities, and Basic Skills Program OfficeJob Training Partnership Act
El Potential EmployersOthers
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
EI Accredited. If so, regional national.Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Accreditation Candidate. If so, regional
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PROJECT SUMMARY
GRANTEE: Stone Child College
TYPE OF INSTITUTION:
Er Tribal OrganizationEi Community College
PROJECT TITLE: Indian Vocational Education
AWARD NUMBER: V101A990075
PROJECT DIRECTOR/CONTACT:
Lyle MacDonaldRR1 Box 1082, Box Elder, MT 59521
Phone: (406) 395-4313Fax: (406) 395-4836
E-mail Address: [email protected]
YEARS FUNDED: 2
CURRENT AWARD PERIOD: 1 Year of Funding6/1/99-5/31/00
FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED TATS YEAR $429,035
FEDERAL PROJECT OFFICER
Lois DavisU.S. Department of Education330 C Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20202-7242Phone: (202)690-4839Fax: (202) 205 -8793
E-mail Address: Lois_Davisged.gov
OBJECTIVES:
To provide career guidance and job placement services ineducation programs to students on the Rocky Boy Reservation.
To develop and start a vocational education program.
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING AREAS:
AREA CERTIFICATION STATUS
Business (A.S. Degree)Human Services (A.A. Degree)Building Maintenance (Certificate)Computer Science (A.S. Degree)Secretarial Science (A.S. Degree)
PROJECTED OUTCOMES:
Enrolled in Training Program: 60Completed Training Program: 51Placed In Jobs: 46Enrolled in Community College: 60Received A.A. Degree:Received Other Certification:
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL(S) OF PARTICIPANTS:
SecondaryPostsecondary
AVAILABLE SUPPORT SERVICES:
l Student StipendsE l CounselingEl TransportationEl Child Care
NUMBER OF PROGRAM SITES: 1
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIVES:
Advisory Committee(s)El Tribal Planning Office(s)
Jobs, Opportunities, and Basic Skills Program OfficeEl Job Training Partnership Act
Potential EmployersOthers
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
El Accredited. If so, regional national.Northwest Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges
Accreditation Candidate. If so, regional national.
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PROJECT SUMMARY
GRANTEE: Tohatchi Special Education and Training Center, Inc.
TYPE OF INSTITUTION:
El Tribal Organization
PROJECT TITLE: Indian Vocational Education
AWARD NUMBER: V101A990045
PROJECT DIRECTOR/CONTACT:
Patrick KeptnerP.O. Box 49, Tohatchi, NM 87325
Phone: (505) 733-2200Fax: (505) 733-2678
E-mail Address:
YEARS FUNDED: 2
CURRENT AWARD PERIOD: 1st Year of Funding6/1/99-5/31/00
FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED THIS YEAR: $309,067
FEDERAL PROJECT OFFICER:
Linda MayoU.S. Department of Education330 C Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20202-7242Phone: (202) 205-9353Fax: (202) 205 -8793
E-mail Address: [email protected]
OBJECTIVES:
To provide vocational training to Navajo adults with mental orphysical disabilities, so they may become productive membersof the community.
To provide training in work attitudes and skills necessary foremployment.
To help tribe members with mental or physical disabilities liveand work successfully in the community.
To place participants in work settings that reflect their trainingand skill development.
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING AREAS:
AREA CERTIFICATION STATUS
Silkscreen/Button Training (Certificate)Janitorial Training (Certificate)Food Service Training (Certificate)Packaging and Assembly/Arts and Crafts (Certificate)
+ Woodworking Training (Certificate)Agriculture Training (Certificate)
PROJECTED OUTCOMES:
Enrolled in Training Program: 115Completed Training Program: 91Placed In Jobs: 75Enrolled in Community College:Received A.A. Degree:Received Other Certification:
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL (S) OF PARTICIPANTS:
O SecondaryEI Postsecondary
AVAILABLE SUPPORT SERVICES:
O Student StipendsO CounselingEI TransportationO Child Care
NUMBER OF PROGRAM SITES: 1
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIVES:
O Advisory Committee(s)Tribal Planning Office(s)
IZI Jobs, Opportunities, and Basic Skills Program OfficeO Job Training Partnership ActO Potential Employers
Others
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
O Accredited. If so, regional national.Commission on Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities
Accreditation Candidate. If so, regional national.
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PROJECT SUMMARY
GRANTEE: Tuba City High School Board, Inc.
TYPE OF INSTITUTION:
El Indian Bureau-Funded School
PROJECT TITLE: Indian Vocational Education
AWARD NUMBER: V101A990059
PROJECT DIRECTOR/CONTACT:
Courtney ScottP.O. Box 160, Tuba City, AZ 86045
Phone: (520) 283-6271 ext. 117
Fax: (520) 283-4128E-mail Address: [email protected]
YEARS FUNDED: 2
CURRENT AWARD PERIOD: 1st Year of Funding6/1/99-5/31/00
FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED THIS YEAR: $434,535
FEDERAL PROJECT OFFICER:
Gwen WashingtonU.S. Department of Education330 C Street, S.W.Washington, DC 20202-7242Phone: (202) 205-9270Fax: (202) 205-8793
E-mail Address: [email protected]
OBJECTIVES:
To increase the integration of academic skills in vocationaltechnology education programs.
To improve work skills attainment among students in vocationaltechnological education programs.
To improve the connections between secondary andpostsecondary vocational technology programs.
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING AREAS:
AREA CERTIFICATION STATUS
Cosmetology (Certificate)Radio/Television (Media Communications Program) (Certificate)Childcare/Early Childhood Development (Certificate)Hospitality (Certificate)
PROJECTED OUTCOMES:
Enrolled in Training Program: 295Completed Training Program: 236Placed In Jobs: 165Enrolled in Community College: 71Received A.A. Degree:Received Other Certification: 236
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL(S) OF PARTICIPANTS:
l SecondaryPostsecondary
AVAILABLE SUPPORT SERVICES:
Student StipendsEl CounselingEl TransportationEl Child Care
NUMBER OF PROGRAM SITES: 1
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIVES:
El Advisory Committee(s)Tribal Planning Office(s)Jobs, Opportunities, and Basic Skills Program Office
El Job Training Partnership ActE1 Potential Employers
Others
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
El Accredited. If so, regional national.North Central Accreditation for High Schools
Accreditation Candidate. If so, regional
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PROJECT SUMMARY
GRANTEE: Tula lip Tribes
TYPE OF INSTITUTION:
El Tribal Organization
PROJECT TITLE: Pacific Northwest Technical Training Institute
AWARD NUMBER: V101A970072
PROJECT DIRECTOR/CONTACT:
H. Maureen Hoban6700 Totem Beach Road, Marysville, WA 98271Phone: (360) 651-4535Fax: (360) 651-3367
E-mail Address:
YEARS FUNDED: 2'%
CURRENT AWARD PERIOD: 2nd Year ofFunding1/1/99-12/31/99
FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED THIS YEAR: $312,331
FEDERAL PROJECT OFFICER:
Linda MayoU.S. Department of Education330 C Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20202-7242Phone: (202) 205 -9353
Fax: (202) 205-8793
E-mail Address: [email protected]
OBJECTIVES:
To provide technical training for the gaming industry in baccarat,blackjack, craps, roulette, poker, pai gow poker, and customerservice techniques.
To promote comprehensive, coordinated human resource programsto address the multiple needs of an at-risk population.
To improve the quality and intensity of the services that lead toskill acquisition, long-term employment, and increased learning.
To provide employment to tribal members, along with strategies tomove them into management positions.
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING AREAS:
AREA CERTIFICATION STATUS
Technical Training for Gaming Dealers (Certificate)Job Retention and Supervision for Gaming Dealers(Certificate/Degree)Supervision and Management for the Gaming and HospitalityIndustries (Certificate/Degree)Training of Trainers for the Gaming Industry (Certificate)
PROJECTED OUTCOMES:
Enrolled in Training Program: 216Completed Training Program: 184Placed In Jobs: 184Enrolled in Community College: 125Received A.A. Degree: 10Received Other Certification: 65
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL(S) OF PARTICIPANTS:
SecondaryEl Postsecondary
AVAILABLE SUPPORT SERVICES:
Student StipendsEI Counseling
TransportationChild Care
NUMBER OF PROGRAM SITES: 1
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIVES:
El Advisory Committee(s)Eel Tribal Planning Office(s)El Jobs, Opportunities, and Basic Skills Program OfficeE l Job Training Partnership ActEl Potential EmployersEl Others (Everett Community College)
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
Accredited. If so, regional national.
Accreditation Candidate. If so, regional
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PROJECT SUMMARY
GRANTEE: Turtle Mountain Community College
TYPE OF INSTITUTION:
El Community College
PROJECT TITLE: Indian Vocational Education Program
AWARD NUMBER: VIOIA990052
PROJECT DIRECTOR/CONTACT:
Shelia TrottierBox 340, Belcourt, ND 58316
Phone: (701) 477 -7862
Fax: (701) 477-7807
E-mail Address: [email protected]
YEARS FUNDED: 2
CURRENT AWARD PERIOD: 1st Year of Funding7/1/99-6/30/00
FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED THIS YEAR: $499,969
FEDERAL PROJECT OFFICER:
Linda MayoU.S. Department of Education330 C Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20202-7242Phone: (202) 205 -9353Fax: (202) 205 -8793
E-mail Address: [email protected]
OBJECTIVES:
To provide vocational education training to individuals during thecourse of the project in five programs consistent with identifiedneeds of the marketplace.
To provide a comprehensive program addressing studenteducational, financial, and social needs that will eliminate barriers totraining.
To develop relationships and processes to place participants inrelated jobs or continuing training opportunities.
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING AREAS:
AREA CERTIFICATION STATUS
Building Construction Technology (Certificate/Degree)Accounting (Certificate/Degree)Business and Office Education (Certificate/Degree)Early Childhood Education/Day Care Provider (Certificate/Degree)Network Systems Engineer (Certificate/Degree)
PROJECTED OUTCOMES:
Enrolled in Training Program:Completed Training Program: 254Placed In Jobs: 203Enrolled in Community College: 325Received A.A. Degree:Received Other Certification:
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL(S) OF PARTICIPANTS:
Secondaryll Postsecondary
AVAILABLE SUPPORT SERVICES:
Student StipendsCounselingTransportationChild Care
NUMBER OF PROGRAM SITES: 1
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIVES:
El Advisory Committee(s)El Tribal Planning Office(s)El Jobs, Opportunities, and Basic Skills Program OfficeEl Job Training Partnership ActEI Potential Employers
Others
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
E1 Accredited. If so, regional national.North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Accreditation Candidate. If so, regional
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PROJECT SUMMARY
GRANTEE: Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California
TYPE OF INSTITUTION:
IZI Tribal Organization
PROJECT TITLE: Heavy Equipment Training Program
AWARD NUMBER: V101A990021
PROJECT DIRECTOR/CONTACT:
Doris W. Buckhart919 Highway 395 South, Gardnerville, NV 89410Phone: (775) 265 -5932
Fax: (775) 265 -9373
E-mail Address:
YEARS FUNDED: 2
CURRENT AWARD PERIOD: 1st Year of Funding1/1/00-12/31/00
FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED THIS YEAR: $561,159
FEDERAL PROJECT OFFICER:
Gwen WashingtonU.S. Department of Education330 C Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20202-7242Phone: (202) 205 -9270
Fax: (202) 205-8793
E-mail Address: [email protected]
OBJECTIVES:
To support the economic and social well-being of the tribe byincreasing the number of skilled and gainfully employed tribalmembers.
To provide heavy equipment training to unemployed andunderemployed tribal members in order to fill existing and futureneeds for heavy equipment operators.
To increase the integrity of academic skills in occupationaleducation programs for Washoe tribal members and other NativeAmericans.
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING AREAS:
AREA CERTIFICATION STATUS
Heavy Equipment Training Program (Certificate)
PROJECTED OUTCOMES:
Enrolled in Training Program: 25Completed Training Program: 20Placed In Jobs: 20Enrolled in Community College:Received A.A. Degree:Received Other Certification: 20
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL (S) OF PARTICIPANTS:
SecondaryEl Postsecondary
AVAILABLE SUPPORT SERVICES:
El Student StipendsCounseling
El TransportationEl Child Care
NUMBER OF PROGRAM SITES: 1
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIVES:El Advisory Committee(s)
Tribal Planning Office(s)Jobs, Opportunities, and Basic Skills Program OfficeJob Training Partnership Act
El Potential EmployersOthers
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
Accredited. If so, regional national.
Accreditation Candidate. If so, regional
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SUMMARY OFIVEP TRAINING AREAS
AccountingAdministrative Assistant
AgricultureAir Conditioning Repair
Allied HealthArts and Crafts
Automotive TechnologyBuilding Maintenance
Building TradesBulk Mailing
Business EducationCarpentry
Casino SupervisionChild Development
Computer Information SystemsComputer Maintenance
Construction TechnologyConversion Specialist
CosmetologyCulinary Arts
Customer ServiceData Processing
Early Childhood DevelopmentElectrical
EntrepreneurshipFood Service
Gaming ManagementHarvest Diving/Shellfish Management
Health CareHeavy Equipment Management
Home and Family LifeHospitality TradesHotel OperationsHuman Services
Industrial MaintenanceJanitorial Services
JewelryLaw Enforcement
Media CommunicationsMedical/Dental Reception
Microcomputer ApplicationsMicrographics
Natural ResourcesNetwork Systems Engineer
NursingOffice Technology
Packaging and AssemblyPottery
Retail TradesSculpture
Seasonal Work ExperienceSecretarial Science
Security GuardSubstance Abuse Counselor
Supplies, Silk-ScreeningTelevision Production
Teacher's AideTruck Driving
Vending ServicesVeterinarian Assistant
WeldingWoodwork
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Site Locations of IndianVocational Education Programs
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Alaska Cook Inlet, Fairbanks, Sitka TribeArizona Rock Point, Tuba CityCalifornia - Hoopa Tribal, Owens Valley
Round Valley, Soboba BandIdaho Nez PerceMaine - Penobscot NationMichigan Little TraverseMississippi - Mississippi BandMontana - Salish Kootenai, Stone Child
New Mexico Alamo Navajo, Coyote Canyon,Pueblo of Pojoaque, Tohatchi
Nebraska Nebraska Indian Community CollegeNevada Washoe TribeNorth Dakota Turtle Mountain, Cankdeska CikanaOklahoma - Cherokee Nation, Comanche, Inter-
Tribal Council, Iowa TribeSouth Carolina CatawbaSouth Dakota Oglala Lakota, Sinte Gleska, Si
Tanka CollegeWashington - Chief Leschi, Muckleshoot, Nisqually,
Nooksack, Northwest Indian College,Tulalip
Wisconsin College of MenomineeWyoming St. Stephens
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For Further Information
Contact the Special Programs BranchDivision of National Programs
Office of Vocational and Adult Education
Lois Davis (202) 690-4839Linda Mayo (202) 205-9353
Gwen Washington (202) 205-9270
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