Regulations last checked for updates: Nov 24, 2024
Title 25 - Indians last revised: Mar 22, 2024
§ 26.29 - What is the scope of the Job Training Program?
A service provider may offer career counseling, assessment, recommend training institutions that properly prepare applicants for entry into their career field, and help prepare applicants for gainful employment to the extent program funding will allow and based on applicants' established need.
§ 26.30 - Does the Job Training Program provide part-time training or short-term training?
Yes, part-time and short-term training are allowable provided the training assists individuals to develop skills necessary to acquire gainful employment, in accordance with the ISP, and depending upon availability of resources. Part-time means no less than six credit units per semester (based on a nine-month school year).
§ 26.31 - May I repeat my training?
Eligibility for repeat training and other financial assistance will be determined by your tribal service provider.
§ 26.32 - What constitutes a complete Job Training Program application?
A request for training includes:
(a) Intake and application data;
(b) Feasible, comprehensive ISP;
(c) Tribal affiliation document;
(d) Selective Service registration;
(e) Selected place of training;
(f) Statement of financial need;
(g) Statement of eligibility; and
(h) Applicant assessment or other documents as required by the servicing agency.
§ 26.33 - How do I show I need job training?
The need for Job Placement and Training is shown by completing an application for training that demonstrates financial need.
§ 26.34 - What type of job training assistance may be approved?
The following types of training that lead to gainful employment may be approved:
(a) Nationally accredited vocational training;
(b) Training and non-accredited vocational courses provided by a tribe;
(c) Training programs not operated by the tribe but approved by the service provider;
(d) Apprenticeship training supervised by a State apprenticeship agency or council or by the Federal Apprenticeship Training Service that is provided by a corporation or association that has been training bona fide apprentices for at least one year or any other apprenticeship program approved by the service provider; or
(e) OJT offered by a public or private business.
§ 26.35 - What kind of support services are available to me?
As determined by the service provider, training support services include, but are not limited to, stipends, transportation, and childcare.
§ 26.36 - What follow-up service is available after I complete training?
Job Placement assistance may follow training.
§ 26.37 - Are there training standards that I must follow?
Yes, students must maintain the minimum academic requirements and be in good standing as set forth by the training institute. If an applicant is separated from training for good cause, the applicant may be responsible for repaying any portion of misused funds.
authority: 25 U.S.C. 13; Sec. 1, Public Law 84-959, 70 Stat. 966 as amended by Public Law 88-230, 77 Stat. 471 (
25 U.S.C. 309)
source: 74 FR 41331, Aug. 17, 2009, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 25 CFR 26.32