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American Indian/Alaska Native Emphasis Program

The purpose of the program is to provide focus on issues such as employment, promotion, training, and career enhancement affecting American Indian/Alaskan Native employees and applicants in NRCS.

American Indian/Alaska Native Emphasis Program

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Purpose

The purpose of the program is to provide focus on issues such as employment, promotion, training, and career enhancement affecting American Indian/Alaskan Native employees and applicants in NRCS.

NRCS Policy

It is NRCS policy to conduct a positive and continuing American Indian/Alaska Native Emphasis Program (AI/ANEP) that provides equal employment opportunity for American Indian/Alaskan Natives in all personnel management policies and practices, as well as in NRCS -sponsored programs and activities.

Program Objectives

  • Increase the total number of American Indian/Alaskan Natives in all Professional, Administrative, Technical, Clerical, and Others (PATCO) categories, series, and grade levels.
  • Encourage the participation of American Indian/Alaskan Natives in all NRCS-sponsored programs and activities.
  • Provide a network of professional support for American Indian/Alaskan Natives.
  • Ensure that the American Indian/Alaskan Native community receives equal treatment in all aspects of employment.
  • Provide opportunities to participate in training and training programs, such as career enhancement, graduate studies, and others.

November is the AIAN Celebrated Month
Every year in November, American Indian and Alaskan Native heritage month is celebrated to recognize and acknowledge native people contributions to our nation. During this month, we take time to reflect and celebrate the rich and diverse culture, traditions, and history of native people. Heritage month is also a time to educate people and bring awareness to the unique challenges native people face historically and present. We recognize the strategies that native people have adapted to conquer those challenges.

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Posters

Adam Dellinger

American Indian/Alaska Native Special Emphasis Program Manager

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