Success, Security, and Sovereignty for All Native Americans

Success, Security, and Sovereignty for All Native Americans

Wherever you come from, wherever you’re going, we want to see you thrive. Whether you need help navigating financial aid, finding a job, or taking the next step in your education or career, we’re here for you.

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Partners

The Power of Community

Native Workforce Partners (NWP) brings together fifteen Tribes, Nations, Pueblos, and Non-Profits from across New Mexico including Ysleta del Sur in Texas to support Native leadership and build stronger communities.

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The Power of Community

Resources

Unlocking Our Potential, Supporting Native Leadership

Seeking guidance on your journey? You’re not alone. Resources range from parental support and ride sharing to veterans services and job training.

Unlocking Our Potential, Supporting Native Leadership

Events

Building and Uniting Community through Native Events

Let's strengthen our community by sharing experiences and support. Discover local events for Native Americans.

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Successes

Our Voices, Our Stories

Real people, real results. Explore the impact of WIOA 166/477 through our participants stories.

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My experience as a WIA participant was transformative. Despite initial placement in an office setting, I advocated for a position with the Natural Resources Department, which ignited my interest in conservation. Although my career goals have shifted, that summer experience was invaluable, opening my mind to new possibilities and allowing me to contribute to community restoration efforts. As an administrator of the WIOA program, I'm dedicated to continuing this legacy of empowering youth and adults to achieve their aspirations.

Rosemary Reano

Co-Chair 166

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Looking back, my experiences growing up on the Zuni reservation were shaped by the difficulties of finding employment as a college student. However, my participation in the Zuni JTPA summer youth program, now WIOA, proved instrumental in acquiring essential skills and work experience. This resource played a pivotal role in my success across various roles. Now, as the administrator of the Pueblo of Zuni 477 program and Division Director for Education & Training, I am committed to ensuring our people have access to these resources, empowering them to achieve their career goals and become economically self-sufficient.

Bernadette Panteah

Co-Chair 477

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As a single mother and former stay-at-home mom, I joined the Work Experience Program to build skills, gain experience, and connect with a Native organization. My goal was self-sufficiency for my son and me, but my deeper purpose was to serve my Native community. I was lucky to go from participant to Job Developer in the NIYC Employment and Training Program. It was a bold, scary leap, but I trusted myself—and my commitment to give back. NIYC supported my career and helped me become financially independent. Those experiences shaped me. After nine years as a Job Developer, I became Field Office Manager for the WIOA program in Albuquerque. I’ll always be grateful to NIYC—and the manager who believed in me. Ahe’hee!

Tera Frank

Secretary