Ironworker Training Program (15.146)

 

Program

15.146 Ironworker Training Program

 

Federal Agency

BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

 

Authorization

Snyder Act of 1921, Public Law 67-85, 42 Stat. 208, 25 U.S.C. 13; Indian Adult Vocational Training Act of 1956, Public Law 84-959, 70 Stat. 986, as amended; Public Law 88-230, 77 Stat. 471, 25 U.S.C. 309.

 

Program Number

15.146

 

Last Known Status

Active

 

Objectives

To provide ironworker vocational training, apprenticeships, and job placement to eligible American Indians through the National Ironworkers Training Program, located in Broadview, Illinois.

 

Types of Assistance

Project Grants.

 

Uses and Use Restrictions

Eligible American Indians who reside on or near an Indian reservation may receive vocational training in ironworking and assistance with job placement upon completion of the program.

 

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Applicants must be an American Indian who is a member of a Federally Recognized Indian Tribe, at least 20 years old, possess a high school diploma or General Equivalency Development (GED) Certificate, be in good physical health, and reside on or near an Indian reservation under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Beneficiary Eligibility

American Indian who is amember of a Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Government, at least 20 years old, possess a high school diploma or General Equivalency Development (GED) Certificate, be in good physical health, and reside on or near an Indian reservation under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Complete information on beneficiary eligibility is found in 25 CFR, Parts 26 and 27.

Credentials/Documentation

Applicant must submit a certificate signed by a Bureau Agency Superintendent or authorized Tribal representative that indicates the applicant is an enrolled member or registered with a Federally Recognized Indian Tribe.

 

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure

Applicants should apply for program services on Bureau of Indian Affairs Form BIA-8205 at the nearest Bureau Employment Assistance office or tribal government office.

Award Procedure

Individual applications are processed at the Bureau agency or tribal contract offices to determine eligibility.

Deadlines

None.

 

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Appeals

Appeals may be made to the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Agency Superintendent or to the Regional Director. The complete appeal process for an individual is found in 25 CFR, Part 2, "Appeals of Administrative Actions." Appeals of a Tribal contractor's decision must be made under the Tribe's appeal procedures.

Renewals

Not applicable.

 

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

None.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Assistance for Ironworker training is not to exceed 12 weeks. Payments for subsistence and related training costs are released as required by beneficiary. Job placement assistance is provided upon completion of training.

 

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

None.

Audits

None.

Records

None.

 

Program Accomplishments

Over 120 individuals have participated in this program; over 80 completed their training and over 60 of these individuals were subsequently employed as ironworkers.

 

Financial Information

Account Identification

14-2100-0-1-452.

Obligations

(Grants) FY 02 $521,000; FY 03 est $518,000; and FY 04 est $0.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Students receive $185 per week for the duration of the program for room and board and miscellaneous expenses. Work clothes and tools are also provided.

 

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

25 CFR 26 and 25 CFR 27.

 

Related Programs

15.108, Indian Employment Assistance; 15.114, Indian Education_Higher Education Grant Program; 15.850, Indian Arts and Crafts Development; 15.060, Indian Vocational Training_United Tribes Technical College.

 

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

Applications may be filed with the local Bureau of Indian Affairs agency office as listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. For direct contact: Mr. Robert Mitacek, Director, National Ironworkers Training Program for American Indians, 1819 Beach Street, Broadview, Illinois 60153. Telephone (708) 345-2344.

Headquarters Office

Office of Economic Development, Division of Job Placement and Training, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street, NW, MS 4640 MIB, Washington, DC 20240. Contact: Lynn Forcia Telephone: (202) 219-5270.

Web Site Address

http://www.doi.gov/bia/ecodev/index.htm

 

Examples of Funded Projects

This program provides vocational training and job placement in ironworking to individuals.

 

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Applications are received for both vocational training and direct employment participants. Final determination to fund an application is based on the individual's eligibility.