PL 102-477 Federal Program (477)
What does “PL” stand for in PL 102-477?
Public Law.
What is each Tribal Workforce Development Case Manager certified in?
Certified Career Counselor.
What is the minimum age to qualify for the Elder Workforce Program?
62 years old.
What training do new employees receive during orientation?
Occupational safety orientation provided by OSH.
What governing body does the Department of Labor now submit its monthly report to?
The Development Commission.
Name one of the six program options participants can be placed in under 477.
Adult Vocational Exploration (AVE), Youth Vocational Exploration (YVE), Classroom Training (CRT), Apprenticeship/Internship, Entrepreneurial Endeavors, or Supportive Services.
Name one service TWD provides to prepare clients for the workforce.
Resume building, mock interviews, job readiness training, or career planning.
How many hours per week can EWD participants work?
20 hours or less.
What safety trainings are available through OSH?
CPR/First Aid/AED combined training, OSHA training, and annual safety training.
How often is the Department’s Board of Directors expected to meet?
Twice a year.
Name two items a participant must bring to their 477 intake appointment.
Tribal ID, second form of ID, address verification, DD-214, or proof of full enrollment (any two).
What are two types of services that TWD provides its clients?
Training services and supportive services.
True or False: EWD participants receive full benefits.
True.
What does EMPG stand for?
Emergency Management Performance Grant.
True or False: The Department of Labor Advisory Board can create policy.
False – it is advisory only.
What are the three federal funding sources for the 477 Program?
Department of the Interior, Department of Labor, and Department of Health and Human Services.
Name one supportive service TWD may assist with.
Work tools, uniforms, transportation, or job-related training costs.
Where can EWD participants be placed for work?
At safe work sites anywhere in the United States, not limited to HCN positions.
What plan did Emergency Management recently develop to prepare for disasters?
The All-Hazard Mitigation Plan.
What does NAPCA stand for?
Native American Preference in Contracting Act.
What is the overall goal of the 477 Program?
To help participants overcome barriers and achieve self-sufficiency through education, training, and employment.
How does TWD collaborate with other programs to best serve clients?
They coordinate referrals and share information to prevent service duplication while ensuring participants receive services.
What is the main goal of the Elder Workforce Program?
To help elders stay active and share their skills through part-time employment.
What historic exercise did the Emergency Management team recently conduct?
The Nation’s first inter-agency emergency preparedness exercise.
Name the two positions that oversee the Department of Labor’s daily operations.
Executive Director and Executive Administrative Assistant.