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State DLI highlights tribal youth workforce outreach and $1.5M YouthBuild grants

Montana State Tribal Relations Committee
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Summary

Department of Labor & Industry outreach coordinator Alicia Doney described a 'Workforce Warrior' campaign to connect tribal youth to trade apprenticeships, CDL and HiSET programs, community think‑tanks, and an upcoming $1.5M YouthBuild grant to train underserved youth in construction trades.

Alicia Doney, the Department of Labor & Industry’s tribal youth outreach coordinator, told the committee the department is pushing apprenticeship and trade pathways for 16–24‑year‑olds, including CDL training, HiSET programs and an arts/entrepreneurship track. Doney described local 'tribal young adult think tank' sessions to identify barriers — for example, lack of confidence and soft skills — and to co‑design supports with tribal TANF providers.

Doney said the department is supporting a $1.5 million YouthBuild grant to build housing with at‑risk youth and cited a larger, $15–20 million rural health grant (DPHHS) that could support allied‑health workforce development in tribal communities. She said DLI coordinates with tribal colleges on certificates and life‑skills programming and works with employers to develop culturally appropriate outreach materials.

Committee members praised the programs and urged coordination with tribal colleges and local partners; members flagged life‑skills training and financial literacy as areas to expand. No committee action was taken.

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