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Before the advent of tribal colleges, Native peoples had to relocate far from their communities to pursue CTE pathways. Today, TCUs offer myriad programs and opportunities right at home.
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Strengthening Tribal Nations Through Vocational Education
Located in or near reservation communities, tribal colleges’ vocational certificate programs respond to local needs ranging from home health to hospitality, from natural resource technology to heavy equipment operation.
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No Equity in Vocational Education
For over two centuries, the federal government and Supreme Court have confirmed the nation’s responsibility to educate American Indians. However, at least one education law, the Carl Perkins Vocational Education Act, is making the funding of American Indians a low priority.
