Native American Employment and Training Council

The Native American Employment and Training Council (NAETC) provides guidance to the Secretary of Labor regarding the overall operation and administration of Native American programs authorized under Section 166 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), as well as the implementation of other programs providing services to Native American youth and adults under this Act.

The Council functions solely as an advisory body and in compliance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). The NAETC shall advise the Secretary on:

• All aspects of the operation and administration of the programs assisted under the (WIOA), Section 166; and
• the selection of the individual appointed as head of the Indian and Native American Programs.

The NAETC is a non-discretionary committee authorized under the FACA and WIOA.  Resources to the authorization of the NAETC can be found below:

• Council Charter (July 2023)
• NAETC Directory
• Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA)
• Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) Final Rule

Council Meetings and Related Documents

Next Meeting Dates and Times

Upcoming Native American Employment and Training Council (NAETC) meeting, held on October 29th and 30th, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. This meeting will take place during the proceedings of the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Conference.

Face-To-Face NAETC Meeting in Las Vegas Details:

• Date: October 29-30, 2024

• Location: MGM Grand Hotel, 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

NAETC Meeting Hours:

• Tuesday, October 29: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm PT

• Wednesday, October 30: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm PT

For More Information

Nathaniel Coley, DFO, Division of Indian and Native American Programs, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Room S–4209, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20210. Telephone number (202) 693–4287 (VOICE) (this is not a toll-free number) or coley.nathaniel.d@dol.gov.