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The Native Development Network (NDN) is working to expand economic opportunity and long-term career pathways for American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
NDN is working to ensure Native voices, data, and lived experiences help shape the future of employment opportunities.
NDN is helping create sustainable careers, livable wages, and long-term economic security for Native individuals and families.


NDN conducts research, community listening sessions, and public presentations to better understand the barriers that Native workers face in accessing stable employment.

Idenity Jobs that Provide Long Lasting Careers

Increase Modern Skills Workforce

Prepare workers for positions that are in demand.

Address in-demand positions working to ensure a skilled workforce.

Understand the evolving needs of certain sectors, such as renewable energy.

Promote opportunities in cultural tourism, hospitality, and transportation careers

Established relationships across the philanthropic sector to share information, data, and to help educate funders on how they can assist in addressing the needs of workers

Identify new outlets for workers, such as tourism, hospitality, transportation, cultural, and environmental services.

Partnerships with workforce boards and America's Jobs Centers to maximize resources and co-enroll clients.

Continue our relationships with tribal, local, state, and federal governments to identify future funding and develop policies to better serve Native Workers.

Those workers living in Southern California are invited to help shape the future.


Your support helps the Native Development Network provide housing support, elder wellness programs, workforce training, and culturally grounded services for American Indian and Alaska Native families.
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