Denver Indian Center, Inc.
"To empower American Indian, youth, elders, families, and community by promoting self-determination and economic, mental, and physical health through education, advocacy, and cultural enrichment, since 1983"
Native Workforce Program
To be eligible, a participant must be a resident of Colorado, at least 18 years old, a member of a federally recognized tribe, unemployed, underemployed and meet income guidelines as per DOL standards http://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty/
Contact the Native Workforce Program office at
(720) 667-6479 or email ryan@denverindiancenter.org.
Please have all of your documentation ready.
What is the Native Workforce Program (NWP)?
The NWP is an Adult WIOA program funded directly by the Department of Labor (DOL). The purpose of this program is to support comprehensive employment and training activities because a skilled workforce is critical to the future of our native communities. We can assist with the following;
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referrals and placement
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resume and skill building workshops
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job and career pathway counseling
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career assessments
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GED educational assistance
WHO:
Native Americans, Alaskan Natives and Native Hawaiians who are economically disadvantaged and/or unemployed.
Eligibility Requirements
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Resident of Colorado
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18 + years of age
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Member of a federally recognized tribe
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Unemployed or
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Underemployed and meet income guidelines as per DOL http://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty/
WHEN:
Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 4:00pm
WHERE:
Denver Indian Center
4407 Morrison Rd.
Denver, CO 80219
Bus Route: #4
Native Workforce Program
Phone: (720) 667-6479
Email: ryan@denverindiancenter.org
LINKS: Click on any of the links below to view resources for employers and job-seekers
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Connecting Colorado - a database for Colorado job-seekers and employers to connect
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https://myui.coworkforce.com/ - where you can apply for unemployment benefits and receive help in the event of a layoff
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https://www.collegeincolorado.org/ - to learn more about Colorado colleges, scholarships, and to make an educational plan for your future
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https://www.aigcs.org/ - the premier national resource in funding and empowering the next generation of Native leaders across all sectors
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www.careeronestop.org - for career planning and analysis
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https://www.colmigateway.com/vosnet - for more reports and statistics on the Colorado labor market
Skilled Training & GED Programs
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Servicios de la Raza - S.T.E.P. program
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