Fact / Tip Sheet

Cherokee Nation Dedicating More than $7M in Career Training and Employment Opportunities

This fact sheet from the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Indian and Native American Programs highlights the more than $7 million in spending under the Cherokee Nation’s Respond, Recover and Rebuild spending relief plan, which is designed to increase career opportunities in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The fact sheet discusses allocations for the tribe’s summer youth employment; a tribal training program known as “day work;” a work experience program; and a tuition assistance program to support careers in health care, construction, truck driving, welding, and other fields. The fact sheet also notes that the tribe is creating a career ladder program in telemedicine and health IT, expanding its online GED programs, and supporting its trade clients with technology needs.

Source
Partner Resources
Tribe
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (NC)
Topics/Subtopics
Employment
Summer Youth Employment
Education and Training
Publication Date
2020-07-21
Section/Feed Type
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