National Indian and Native American Employment and Training Conference

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1 National Indian and Native American February 25, 2013 To: Indian and Native American WIA Grantees From: 2013 NINAETC Awards Committee Re: 2013 NINAETC AWARD NOMINATIONS Throughout the year, as workforce development professionals, we encounter a number of extraordinary individuals who take full advantage of the opportunities provided through the Workforce Investment Act and achieve great success in their chosen endeavors. Also, we are fortunate to work with many great companies and organizations that not only serve as employers for our participants but also work to develop individual employees. As such, we appreciate the opportunity to honor the Outstanding among these participants and employers. Enclosed are nomination forms for the four award categories to be presented during the 34th National Indian and Native American (NINAETC) in Acme, Michigan. Recipients will be honored at the Awards Luncheon on Thursday, May 2, 2013, at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa. The following 2013 nomination forms are attached along with 2012 award winner information for your reference: Howard Yackus Memorial Scholarship Award - Participant will receive a $ scholarship award. Alice BigPond Roach Memorial Award - Participant will receive a $ award. Outstanding Participant (3) - Grantee will receive a travel allowance of $ for participant to travel to NINAETC to accept award. Outstanding Employer - Travel expenses will be paid for one representative to travel to NINAETC to accept award. Please send nominations and supporting documents by MAIL: 2013 Consortium, Inc., 738 North Market Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95834; FAX: (916) ; or by teresaw@cimcinc.com. For additional information, please call (916) Your active involvement in helping NINAETC to honor these individuals and showcase what WIA Indian and Native American Programs are really all about will be very much appreciated. AWARD NOMINATIONS FOR 2013 NINAETC ARE DUE BY March 15, 2013

2 T 34 th National Indian and Native American 2013 Howard Yackus Memorial Scholarship Award Nomination he recipient of the 2013 Howard Yackus Memorial Scholarship Award will be selected from nominees submitted by Indian and Native American WIA Grantees (including P.L Grantees). The recipient will be honored at the 34th NINAETC Awards Luncheon on Thursday, May 2, Each Grantee may nominate only one (1) participant (current or former) for the 2013 Howard Yackus Memorial Scholarship Award. Documentation of American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian heritage or tribal affiliation must be submitted. The nominee must submit a recent high-resolution digital photograph (for publication in conference program). The nominee must submit verification of current enrollment in a post-secondary educational institution. The nominee must submit a self-composed letter stating his or her education and career goals, and explain how the WIA program has helped him or her. NOMINEE INFORMATION: Nominee s Name: Tribal Affiliation: teresaw@cimcinc.com; or faxed to: (916) Howard Yackus Memorial Scholarship Award nomination process may be directed to: Teresa Marie Willson at (916) or teresaw@cimcinc.com. NOMINATION SUBMITTED BY: I hereby submit this nomination in consideration for the 2013 Howard Yackus Memorial Scholarship Award of $ He/she was a participant in our (OST/OJT/WEX/etc.) program in Program Year. Name/Title (Printed):

3 T 34 th National Indian and Native American he recipient of the 2013 Alice BigPond Roach Memorial Award will be selected from nominees submitted by Indian and Native American WIA Grantees (including P.L Grantees). The recipient will be honored at the 34th NINAETC Awards Luncheon on Thursday, May 2, Nominee must be a former or current WIA participant, who has demonstrated exemplary community service and be an individual who possesses the qualities, attributes, family values and professionalism that Alice inspired in all of us. Each Grantee may nominate only one (1) participant (current or former) for the 2013 Alice BigPond Roach Memorial Award. Documentation of American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian heritage or tribal affiliation must be submitted. The nominee must submit a recent high-resolution digital photograph (for publication in conference program). The nominating Grantee must submit a 250-word essay documenting exemplary community service of the nominee. The nominating Grantee must submit copies of awards, newspaper articles about special accomplishments, etc. of the nominee. NOMINEE INFORMATION: Nominee s Name: 2013 Alice Big Pond Roach Memorial Award Nomination Tribal Affiliation: teresaw@cimcinc.com; or faxed to: (916) Alice BigPond Roach Memorial Award nomination process may be directed to: Teresa Marie Willson at (916) or teresaw@cimcinc.com. NOMINATION SUBMITTED BY: I hereby submit this nomination in consideration for the 2013 Alice BigPond Roach Memorial Scholarship Award of $ He/she was a participant in our (OST/OJT/WEX/etc.) program in Program Year. Name/Title (Printed):

4 34 th National Indian and Native American A 2013 Outstanding Participant Award Nomination s in the past, the National Indian and Native American will recognize Outstanding Participants. Selection will be made from nominations submitted by Indian and Native American WIA Grantees (including P.L Grantees). Travel grants to attend the 34th NINAETC Conference in the amount of $ will be made on behalf of three (3) Outstanding Participants to their respective Grantees or to the recipient. Recipients will be honored at the 34th NINAETC Awards Luncheon on Thursday, May 2, Each Grantee may nominate only one (1) participant (current or former) for the 2013 Outstanding Participant Award (including recognition only). To be considered for award, Part I, II and III must be completed. Grantee may include supporting materials. The nominee must submit a recent high-resolution digital photograph (for publication in conference program). Grantee may complete Part I and II for a participant they wish to have recognized for their achievements but not considered for an award. PART I NOMINEE INFORMATION: Nominee s Name: Tribal Affiliation: teresaw@cimcinc.com; or faxed to: (916) Outstanding Participant Award nomination process may be directed to: Teresa Marie Willson at (916) or teresaw@cimcinc.com. PART II - NOMINATION SUBMITTED BY: I hereby submit this nomination in consideration to be recognized as a 2013 Outstanding Participant. He/she was a participant in our (OST/OJT/WEX/etc.) program in Program Year. Name/Title (Printed):

5 PART III: Please Type: 2013 OUTSTANDING PARTICIPANT NOMINATION 1. Participant s status prior to program: 2. Obstacles/barriers participant had to overcome: 3. Training participant received: 4. Training period: 5. Participant s status after completing this program: 6. Conditions that qualify participant as OUTSTANDING :

6 A 34 th National Indian and Native American s in the past, the National Indian and Native American will recognize an Outstanding Employer who has not only been helped by the WIA Program but has also made a contribution to and for Native American people. Selection will be made from nominations submitted by Indian and Native American WIA Grantees (including P.L Grantees). Recipient will be honored at the 34th NINAETC Awards Luncheon on Thursday, May 2, Each Grantee may nominate only one (1) employer (current or former) for the 2013 Outstanding Employer Award. Nominee must be a WIA employer, who by their commitments has contributed toward opportunities for the employment of WIA participants. To be considered for award, Part I, II, and III must be completed. Grantee may include supporting materials. Employer logo or photograph in high-resolution digital format is requested (for publication in conference program). PART I - NOMINEE INFORMATION Employer/Nominee: Representative Name: 2013 Outstanding Employer Award Nomination teresaw@cimcinc.com; or faxed to: (916) Outstanding Employer Award nomination process may be directed to: Teresa Marie Willson at (916) or teresaw@cimcinc.com. PART II NOMINATION SUBMITTED BY: I hereby submit this nomination in consideration to be recognized as the 2013 Outstanding Employer. Name/Title (Printed):

7 PART III: Please Type: 2013 OUTSTANDING EMPLOYER NOMINATION 1. Number of INA WIA participants hired: 2. Upward Mobility (advancement opportunities): 3, Training participant received: 4. Participant support: 5. Other pertinent information: 6. Conditions that qualify employer as OUTSTANDING :