Native American Employment and Training Program
Our purpose is to reduce unemployment among American Indians, traditionally the most economically disadvantaged and least serviced population in the United States.
Toward this goal, the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center has operated an employment and training program since 1976. The program is funded by the United States Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Division of Indian and Native American Programs under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Program Eligibility
You are eligible if you are:
a Native American, Alaskan Native, or a Native Hawaiian, AND
18 years of age or older or a high school senior, AND
a resident of Kentucky, Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia, AND
are unemployed, working part-time or beneath your level of skills, OR considered low income.
Services Available
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Employment Training Services
Training and employment assessment, counseling and referral to other employment, social, and educational services.
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Job Placement
Direct job referrals for participants who have experiences and skills.
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Training Assistance
Financial assistance with many programs in high interest occupational fields at vocational schools, colleges, and universities, in addition to GED preparation, testing, and support for vocational licenses.
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Counseling
Dealing with employment related topics, such as job search techniques, resume writing, and interviewing skills.
Enroll in the Program
If you think you may qualify for services, feel free to fill out our intake form (PDF) and email it to the Employment and Training Counselor in your area (see areas below).
Or, print and mail to:
Attn: WIOA Program/KRJ
COTRAIC
120 Charles Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15238-1027
West Virginia
Tali Gaydosz, Employment and Training Counselor
(412) 498-6448
tgaydosz@cotraic.org
Western Pennsylvania
Rodney John, Employment and Training Counselor
(412) 722-2356
rjohn@cotraic.org
Eastern Kentucky
Lisa Higgins, Employment and Training Counselor
(412) 498-2242
lhiggins@cotraic.org
Western Maryland
Kim Crawford-Lewis, Employment and Training Counselor
(412) 498-6135
kcrawford-lewis@cotraic.org
Eastern Pennsylvania
Edith Brabender, Employment and Training Counselor
(412) 498-2443
ebrabender@cotraic.org
Eastern Maryland
Fatima Ball, Employment & Training Counselor
(412) 498-2325
fball@cotraic.org
Western Kentucky
Annette Jones, Employment and Training Counselor
(412) 498-3077
annette.jones@kentuckianaworks.org
Register for Employment Services
As a participant of the Native American Employment and Training (WIOA) Program at the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center, you will be asked to register for employment services at your nearest American Job Center since there may be additional employment and training services of which you can take advantage.
American Job Centers
Please see below to determine the most convenient American Job Center near you:
District of Columbia
Contact Us
Kerry Jevsevar, Director
120 Charles Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15238-1027
1-800-985-8721
412-782-4457 x 219
Fax: 412-767-4808
kjevsevar@cotraic.org