Classroom Training (CT)

Whether you're aiming for a GED, vocational certification, or an associate degree and above, we're here to help.

Funded through the Department of Labor's Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), this initiative is designed to lighten the financial burden of education. By providing allowances for college, vocational, or GED program attendance, we're not just investing in your education; we're investing in your future.

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Open Enrollment

If education is the key to a brighter future with higher wage-earning capabilities, then all Native Americans should consider the importance of a college career program.


  • We offer a bi-weekly educational stipend to motivated students who are enrolled in an accredited Adult Education/GED or Post-Secondary Institution part-time or full-time.
  • A 2.5 GPA is required to be in the program and individuals cannot have any outstanding educational loan balances or be on academic probation or suspension.
  • The courses or classes must lead to the completion of a GED/high school equivalency diploma or a career-related certificate/degree program.
  • Classroom training eligibility requirements must be maintained and will be verified each semester.


Program Eligibility Requirements

The following items are required to receive services from NPAC.


  • Proof of Native American Ancestry (CIB Card Or Certificate of Descent)
  • Must Have GED/HiSet/H.S. Diploma for the Work Experience
  • 18yrs or Older (Driver's License or State-Issued ID)
  • Unemployed, underemployed or economically disadvantaged.


Continued Program Services

For students who are currently enrolled in our program we will need a semester update.


  • Unofficial Transcript
  • New Class Schedule
  • Financial Needs Analysis


Application Process


Step 1. Fill out Pre-Application (Online NPAC Website, or In-Person)

Step 2. Complete NPAC Welcome Packet and provide all required documentation per an eligibility checklist

Step 3. Work with an assigned NPAC staff member for the time in the program

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Invest in Yourself: Our Classroom Training Makes It Possible.

Support Is Available

Eligibility for this program is based on financial need, ensuring that support reaches those who can benefit most from this opportunity. The stipend, paid every other week, provides a steady support system for our students as they navigate their educational paths. This program supports individuals in getting essential qualifications like a GED or career-related certificates and degrees, so that we can empower and uplift Native communities through education and economic independence. By participating in the CT Program, you're taking a giant step towards your future and opening doors to new career opportunities.