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State labor official briefs committee on tribal youth trades outreach and certification barriers
Summary
A Department of Labor & Industry tribal youth outreach coordinator described outreach to tribal youth about trades and credentialing, and identified enrollment and certification barriers that limit participation.
Alicia Doney, Tribal Youth Outreach Coordinator at the Department of Labor & Industry, updated the committee on efforts to connect tribal youth with trades training and certification programs.
Doney outlined outreach activities and said the department is working to reduce barriers to enrollment and certification. Committee members asked about credential portability, funding for supportive services and coordination with tribal education programs. Doney described partnerships and outreach strategies but did not provide specific numeric enrollment targets or detailed funding figures.
Committee members expressed interest in continued updates and in exploring options to increase access to training and credentialing for tribal youth.
