Respecting Tradition While on the Path to Prosperity. Program Overview

摘要

The Secretary of Interior created the Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development (IEED) to help Indian nations fulfill their economic opportunities and attain economic self-sufficiency to better enhance their quality of life. To do this, IEED rigorously pursues avenues that will create jobs for Indians on Indian lands. The office, and its five divisions, help Indians develop economic infrastructures on reservations, increase tribal business knowledge and business start-ups, sponsor numerous training opportunities in diverse fields as ironworking, wind farm development, and help Indians build economic development strategies. For the American Indian, IEED has taken a lead in helping Indians gain employment in the federal government, state offices, and in private industry as well as on their reservations. By sponsoring cutting-edge training programs that include the National Iron Workers Training Program for American Indians, the newly established Native American Hybrid Welding Program in Chicago, Ill., innovative energy curriculums taught at tribal colleges, and partnerships with the Bureau of Education and Argonne National Laboratory - a major research center of the Department of Energy - Indian youths are getting the tools they need to compete in today's economy. For most successful companies, innovation lies at the core of their models for success. IEED continues to develop numerous innovative projects and programs to benefit Indian communities. This report will enable you to learn how IEED continually looks for new and better ways to help Indians build a brighter future.