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DOL - 1409 - Native American Employment and Training Council - Statutory (Congress Created)

GENERAL INFORMATION

Committee Name	Native American Employment and Training Council	Agency Name	Department of Labor
Fiscal Year	2025	Committee Number	1409
Original Establishment Date	7/1/1993	Committee Status	Chartered
Actual Termination Date		Committee URL	https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/dinap/council
Actual Merged Date		Presidential Appointments*	No
New Committee This FY	No	Max Number of Members*	20
Terminated This FY	No	Designated Fed Officer Position Title*	Administrator
Merged This FY		Designated Federal Officer Prefix
Current Charter Date	7/14/2025	Designated Federal Officer First Name*	Kimberly
Date Of Renewal Charter	7/14/2027	Designated Federal Officer Middle Name
Projected Termination Date		Designated Federal Officer Last Name*	Vitelli
Exempt From Renewal*	Yes	Designated Federal Officer Suffix
Specific Termination Authority		Designated Federal Officer Phone*	(202) 693-3639
Establishment Authority*	Statutory (Congress Created)	Designated Federal Officer Fax*	(202) 693-3817
Specific Establishment Authority*	29 U.S.C. 3221(i)(4)	Designated Federal Officer Email*	vitelli.kimberly@dol.gov
Effective Date Of Authority*	1/3/2014
Exempt From EO 13875 Discretionary Cmte	Not Applicable
Committee Type*	Continuing
Presidential*	No
Committee Function*	Non Scientific Program Advisory Board

RECOMMENDATION/JUSTIFICATIONS

Agency Recommendation*	Continue
Legislation to Terminate Required	Not Applicable
Legislation Status	Not Applicable
How does cmte accomplish its purpose?*	The Native American Employment and Training Council (Council) advises the Secretary of Labor on the operation and administration of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Section 166, Indian and Native American programs, including, but not limited to, establishing regulations to carry out Section 166, performance measures for entities receiving assistance under Section 166, and developing a funding distribution plan that takes into consideration previous levels of funding to those entities. The Council continues to provide critical guidance on all aspects of WIOA. It is expected that the Council will continue to play an integral role in the administration of WIOA programs for Indian communities. While the Council is subject to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), WIOA establishes the Council as a permanent council, exempting it from FACA's biennial charter renewal requirements. However, the Department reviews the charter biennially to determine whether any revisions or updates are appropriate.
How is membership balanced?*	The charter provides that, except as otherwise required by law, committee membership is consistent with the applicable FACA regulations, as follows: a) membership on the Council will be fairly balanced; b) members will come from a cross-section of those directly affected, interested, and qualified as appropriate to the nature and functions of the Council; c) the composition of the committee will therefore depend upon several factors, including i) the committee’s mission; ii) the geographic, ethnic, social, economic, or scientific impact of the advisory committee’s recommendations; iii) the types of specific perspectives required; iv) the need to obtain divergent points of view on the issues before the committee, such as, for example, those of consumers, technical experts, the public at-large, academia, business, or other sectors; and v) the relevance of State, local or tribal governments to the development of the committee’s recommendations. The membership of the Council shall, to the extent practicable, represent all geographic areas of the United States with a substantial Indian, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian population, and includes representatives of tribal governments and of non-reservation Native American organizations that have expertise in the areas of secondary and post secondary education, health care, business, and economic development.
How frequent & relevant are cmte mtgs?*	The charter provides for at least two annual meetings. Council workgroups are composed of Tribal Council members and grantee staff; they provide guidance on the administration of WIOA Section 166 in areas such as policy development, designation, performance, and ETA initiatives.
Why advice can't be obtained elsewhere?*	The Council was established by the Job Training Partnership Act Amendments of 1992 as the primary vehicle to be used by the Secretary and the Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training to consult with the Indian and Native American employment and training community. The Council's advisory role was continued under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act because the Council provides a comprehensive forum for consultation that cannot be achieved by other means. Likewise, WIOA also mandates the Council.
Why close or partially close meetings?	No meetings of the current Council have been closed to the public. A period for public comment is always on the meeting agenda for approximately two hours.
Recommendation Remarks	None.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Outcome Improvement To Health Or Safety*	No	Action Reorganize Priorities*	No
Outcome Trust In Government	Yes	Action Reallocate Resources	No
Outcome Major Policy Changes	Yes	Action Issued New Regulations	No
Outcome Advance In Scientific Research	No	Action Proposed Legislation	No
Outcome Effective Grant Making	Yes	Action Approved Grants Or Other Payments	No
Outcome Improved Service Delivery	Yes	Action Other	Yes
Outcome Increased Customer Satisfaction	Yes	Action Comment	Recommendations were submitted in the form of resolutions and letters to the Secretary. The recommendations related to the WIOA regulations became a part of the Final Rule issued in August 2016. The Department agreed to support the additional performance indicators presented by the Council and exercise the Secretary's waiver authority for both the Comprehensive Services Program and Supplemental Youth Services Program.
Outcome Implement Laws/Reg Requirements	Yes	Grants Review*	No
Outcome Other	No	Number Of Grants Reviewed	0
Outcome Comment	N/A.	Number Of Grants Recommended	0
Cost Savings*	None	Dollar Value Of Grants Recommended	$0.00
Cost Savings Comment	N/A.	Grants Review Comment	N/A.
Number Of Recommendations*	72	Access Contact Designated Fed. Officer*	Yes
Number Of Recommendations Comment	The Council advises the Secretary of Labor and Assistant Secretary of the Employment and Training Administration on the operation and administration of the WIOA, Section 166 program. In FY15, the Council submitted six recommendations. In August 2016, the Council submitted four resolutions and four additional recommendations through a consensus vote. In April 2020, the Council submitted one recommendation through a consensus vote. On September 22, 2021, the Council submitted eight recommendations to DOL that were adopted by consensus vote at its June 2021 meeting. A response was sent to the NAETC on June 13, 2022. Of the 8 recommendations, four were supported in full including Nos. 4, 5, 6, and 7. The recommendations were to 4) honor the federal trust obligations for tribes; 5) to continue to provide strong training and technical assistance; 6) Advance self-sufficient communities, and 7) to allow waivers for performance indicators established under WIOA; and four were determined to be partially implemented and supported indirectly through the Department's initiatives including Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 8. On July 19, 2023, the Council submitted four recommendations to DOL that were adopted by consensus vote at its May 2023 meeting. A response was sent to the NAETC on September 19, 2023. Three of the four recommendations were fully supported, including Nos.2, 3, and 4. The recommendations were to propose modifications to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (2), implement a Tribal "Yes WIOA Can" Campaign (3), and host a Tribal Good Jobs Summit (4). On February 28, 2024, the Council submitted six recommendations to DOL that were adopted by consensus vote at its December 2023 meeting. A response was sent to the NAETC on May 3, 2024. Five of the six recommendations were fully supported, including Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6. The recommendations were to Ensure Grantee Engagement for the Implementation of Updated Census Data (1), Enhance Awareness and Access to Workforce Resources (2), Streamline Grants Management and Fund Distribution (3), Enhance Tribal Workforce Development through Initiatives like the Tribal Good Jobs Summit (5), and Ensure Continuity and Effectiveness of Council Operations through Implementation of Staggered Council Member Terms and Timely Appointments (6).	Access Agency Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented*	21.00%	Access Committee Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented Comment	N/A.	Access GSA FACA Website	Yes
% of Recs Partially Implemented*	29.00%	Access Publications	No
% of Recs Partially Implemented Comment	A recommendation to negotiate the primary indicators required for the Indian and Native American Program grantees and to assist in developing a culturally amenable system of reporting is part of the rulemaking record. The Department responded in writing and issued guidance in a Training and Employment Guidance Letter to support the additional performance indicators developed and recommended by the Council and to exercise the Secretary's waiver authority for both the Section 166 youth and adult programs. The Department has sought over the years increases in funding for the Indian and Native American Program or increased flexibility for existing funding. The Department has also worked with other agencies to increase tribal access to funding opportunities and to expand the ability of Tribes to consolidate Federal funding. The Department's grants management system has stabilized. The Department has provided a variety of technical assistance to the authorizing committee for WIOA, and will continue until reauthorization.	Access Other	No
Agency Feedback*	Yes	Access Comment	N/A.
Agency Feedback Comment*	The NAETC DFO provides agency feedback after Departmental evaluation of recommendations.	Narrative Description*	The NAETC advises the Secretary of Labor and Assistant Secretary of the Employment and Training Administration on the operation and administration of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Section 166 program.

COSTS

1. Payments to Non-Federal Members*	$0.00	1. Est Paymnts to Non-Fed Membrs Nxt FY*	$0.00
2. Payments to Federal Members*	$0.00	2. Est. Payments to Fed Members Next FY*	$0.00
3. Payments to Federal Staff*	$64,500.00	3. Estimated Payments to Federal Staff*	$68,000.00
4. Payments to Consultants*	$57,709.30	4. Est. Payments to Consultants Next FY*	$5,000.00
5. Travel Reimb. For Non-Federal Membrs*	$11,939.06	5. Est Travel Reimb Non-Fed Membr nxtFY*	$45,000.00
6. Travel Reimb. For Federal Members*	$0.00	6. Est Travel Reimb For Fed Members*	$0.00
7. Travel Reimb. For Federal Staff*	$1,479.42	7. Est. Travel Reimb to Fed Staf Nxt FY*	$5,500.00
8. Travel Reimb. For Consultants*	$920.42	8. Est Travel Reimb to Consltnts Nxt FY*	$500.00
10. Other Costs	$22,935.56	10. Est. Other Costs Next FY*	$20,000.00
11. Total Costs	$159,483.76	11. Est. Total Next FY*	$144,000.00
Date Cost Last Modified	9/12/2025 4:17 PM	Est. Fed Staff Support Next FY*	1.00
Federal Staff Support (FTE)*	1.00	Est Cost Remarks
Cost Remarks

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