INDIAN AND NATIVE AMERICAN (INA) EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM UNDER SECTION 166 OF THE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIA) An Orientation for Grantees Introduction 1.

Objectives of Orientation Tutorial 2 Understand the purpose and intent of Section 166 of WIA Lesson 1. Introduction Lesson 2. Program Flow Explore strategies for enhancing program services Lesson 3. Strategies for Enhancing Services Understand program planning, financial management, and reporting Lesson 4. Program Management Learn about case management, program flow, and reporting Lesson 5. Youth program Learn about case management, program flow, and services available

History of Indian and Native American Employment and Training Programs 3 Native American Employment and Training Programs have a long and illustrious history of service to their communities 1962 Present Manpower Development and Training Act of 1962 Workforce Investment Act of 1998 Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973 Job Training Partnership Act of 1982

Purpose of the WIA Program 4

Workforce Investment Act 5 Increase employment, retention, and earnings of participants Increase occupation skill attainment by participants Improve quality of the workforce Reduce welfare dependency Enhance productivity and competitiveness of the nation’s economy WIA Section 106

Tribes and Native American organizations provide employment and training services to Native American peoples and their communities. Provide services in a culturally appropriate manner, consistent with the principles of Indian self-determination. Develop academic, occupational, and literacy skills Make them more competitive in the workforce Promote the economic and social development of Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian communities according to the goals and values of such communities Help them achieve personal and economic self-sufficiency. Purpose of Indian and Native American Programs under Section 166 of WIA 6 Support comprehensive employment and training activities for Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian individuals in order to: Means of accomplishing these goals:

Accountability 7 The community Tribal Council or Board of Directors Grantees are accountable to: CFR subpart F Department of Labor

Regulations guiding the INA programs Begins at 20 CFR 668 Supporting Documents 8 Applicable OMB Circulars Current TEGLs TEGL 17-05: Common Measures TEGL 25-07: Planning Guidance TEGL 16-08: Recovery Act Federal regulations 20CFR 652 et al. Final Rules Section 166 of WIA

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