MORE CIMC NEWS:

Illinois Governor appointed CIMC Staff Member to State Native Advisory Council (December 8, 2020)

CIMC hosted 42nd Annual Membership Meeting (November 12, 2020)

CIMC Executive Director received Honorary Doctorate Degree (November 12, 2020)

CIMC co-hosted Tribal Census Town Hall (September 17, 2020)

CIMC represented at California Workforce Association Annual Conference (September 10, 2020)

CIMC Youth Council Members participated in Census 2020 Virtual Youth Gathering (August 13, 2020)

CIMC Elders Program provided Van to San Pasqual Elders Organization (June 4, 2020)

CIMC CCDBG Program is supplying Technology Equipment to Participating Tribal Children (May 12, 2020)

In Memory of Eric K. Cooper (April 30, 2020)

CIMC Executive Director to receive Honorary Doctorate Degree (March 17, 2020)

CIMC Vice Chair reappointed to Secretary of Labor's Advisory Council (2/10/2020)

CIMC 7th Generation Coders Project launched Youth Council Recruitment Phase (01/23/2020)

CIMC hosted 41st Annual Membership Meeting (11/4/2019)

CIMC awarded ANA grant for 7th Generation Coders Project (10/01/2019)

CIMC Board of Directors Member named to 2020 Census California Complete Count Committee (6/10/2019)

CIMC Delegate and Former Participant received Prestigious Award at National Native Employment Conference (4/26/19)

CIMC Staff recognized for Years of Service at National Native Employment Conference (4/26/19)

CIMC Executive Director participated in California Complete Count for Census 2020 Call to Action (4/3/2019)

CIMC selected to Partner with California State Census 2020 Office (3/26/2019)

CIMC Executive Director addressed Regional Native Employment and Training Event (2/25/2019)

CIMC Elders Program hosted Caregiver Training in Pala (2/25/2019)

CIMC Executive Director served as Panelist for Census 2020 California Complete Count Tribal Webinar (1/23/2019)

CIMC Elders Program participated in Annual Native American Elders Christmas Party (12/4/2018)

CIMC Staff and Board attended Memorial for G. David Singleton (11/20/2018)

CIMC convened the 40th Annual Membership Meeting in Pala, CA (11/20/2018)

CIMC recognized G. David Singleton at 40th Annual Membership Meeting (11/8/2018)

CIMC Elders Program hosted Elder Caregiver Health and Wellness Conference in Tuolumne (11/7/2018)

CIMC CCDBG Program staff attended Regional ACF Office of Child Care Conference (10/1/2018)

CIMC Elders, Board and Staff attended National Native Aging Conference (9/24/2018)

CIMC staff served as Panelists at Tribal TANF Technical Assistance Meeting (8/27/2018)

CIMC staff attended Annual Census Information Center Training Conference (8/27/2018)

CIMC participated in National Gathering of Native American Veterans (7/25/2018)

CIMC Elders Program hosted Caregiver Health and Wellness Conference in Susanville (7/20/2018)

CIMC CPY Program hosted "Hack the Rez" Coding Boot Camp for Youth (7/11/2018)

CIMC featured in National Congress of American Indians Workforce Development Toolkit (6/27/2018)

CIMC Elders Program hosted Caregiver Training in Oroville (5/8/2018)

CIMC 2018 Native Entrepreneur Training Program graduated 24 Emerging Entrepreneurs (4/27/2018)

CIMC Awarded Grant by The NBCUniversal Foundation to host Coding Boot Camp for Native Youth (4/27/2018)

CIMC Staff recognized for Contributions to Success of National Native Employment Conference (4/27/2018)

CIMC Executive Director Re-Elected as Treasurer of the National Native Employment Conference (4/27/2018)

CIMC Participant recognized as "Outstanding" at National Native Employment Conference (4/27/2018)

CIMC awarded Grant by Sierra Health Foundation to Develop Customer Relationship Management System (9/8/2017)

CIMC announced 2018 Native Entrepreneur Training Dates (8/21/2017)

CIMC 39th Annual Membership Meeting to be held in Pala, CA - November 2017 (6/15/2017)

CIMC announced Launch of New CIMC Mobile App (12/13/2016)

CIMC staff received Chief's Award from the US DOL- Division of Indian and Native American Programs (8/31/2016)


Illinois Governor appointed CIMC Staff Member to State Native Advisory Council

Ms. Susan Stanley, CIMC Workforce Development Coordinator III at the CIMC Chicago Based Operations office, was recently appointed by Governor JB Pritzker of the State of Illinois to be a member of the Native American Employment Plan Advisory Council.  

Ms. Stanley, Ojibwe from the Lac du Flambeau Reservation, has been a member of the CIMC Team of Caring Professionals for nearly 20 years. CIMC is confident that her input will have a significant impact on the Native American community throughout the CIMC Chicago Based Operations service area in Illinois. The Advisory Council will definitely benefit from Ms. Stanley's knowledge and years of experience in Native American employment.

- posted December 8, 2020

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CIMC Vice Chair reappointed to Secretary of Labor's Advisory Council

The US Secretary of Labor recently re-appointed CIMC Board of Directors Vice Chair Gary Rickard to the Department of Labor’s Native American Employment and Training Council (NAETC). Along with 16 other council members, he will advise the operations and administration of Native American employment and training programs autorized under Section 166 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

Mr. Rickard also serves as the Vice Chair of the Wintu Tribe of Northern California and has previoulsy served as the NAETC Chair. He has worked in the field of employment and training services for more than 35 years. Mr. Rickard has experience at the tribal, county, state and federal levels with a wide variety of employment and training programs. He has developed many innovative practices in assisting and preparing individuals, especially the "hard to serve" for entry into employment.

Information on NAETC is available at www.doleta.gov/dinap/.

- posted February 10, 2020

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CIMC 7th Generation Coders Project launched Youth Council Recruitment Phase

The 7th Generation Coders Project is recruiting Youth Council members. Through participation in this Youth Council, members will have the opportunity to increase leadership skills and become a mentor. Youth must be 16-24 years of age who live in the CIMC service area. Youth Council members will develop and maintain by-laws and policies, create a youth handbook, identify concerns, and relay information to community members, and will be part of the selection process for 7th Generation Coders Boot Camp applicants.

Contact gabriellem@cimcinc.com for additional information. Applications are due March 6, 2020.

Download: Youth Council Application

Recruitment for Coding Boot Camp will start October 2020.

- posted January 23, 2020

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CIMC hosted 41st Annual Membership Meeting

CIMC hosted the 41st Annual Membership Meeting at the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks, Nevada on November 1-2, 2019. This meeting provided an opportunity for CIMC members and other attendees to receive important information for Native communities and celebrate the accomplishments of CIMC during the previous program year.

The keynote address was delivered by Mr. Norm DeWeaver. A presentation of the Native American Veterans Documentary "Forward, Together" was presented by Mr. Joseph Podlasek from the Trickster Art Gallery (CIMC Member). Executive Director Ms. Lorenda T. Sanchez presented the Statement of Urgency on Indian and Native American Employment and Training Programs and Call to Action.

A special Census 2020 informational session featured speakers from the U.S. Census Bureau, the California Complete Count Census 2020 Office, NUNA Consulting Group, California Native Vote Project, CIMC California Complete Count Census 2020 Project, California Consortium for Urban Indian Health, Northern California Indian Development Council, Owens Valley Career Development Center, Southern California American Indian Resource Center, and United Indian Nations. #NativePeopleCount

- posted November 4, 2019

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CIMC awarded ANA Grant for 7th Generation Coders Project

CIMC has been awarded a discretionary grant for the “7th Generation Coders” Project from the USDHHS/ACF/Administration for Native Americans for a three-year period, beginning September 30, 2019. The focus of this project is to assist youth in developing strong computer science skills and overcoming employment barriers. The project goal is to increase the coding skills of Native American youth (ages 16-24 years) in CIMC’s service area to provide these youth a career path in computer science and technology.

- posted October 1, 2019

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CIMC Board of Directors Member named to 2020 Census California Complete Count Committee

The Honorable Robert Smith, Treasurer of the CIMC Board of Directors, has been appointed to the California Complete Count Committee for the 2020 Dicennial Census by Governor Gavin Newsom. He has been the Tribal Chairman of the Pala Band of Mission Indians since 1990 and the Vice-Chairman from 1987 to 1989. Chairman Smith is a member of the San Diego County Farm Bureau, the Southern California Tribal Chairmen’s Association, the California Tribal Business Alliance and the California Tribal Families Coalition. He has been a member of the CIMC Board of Directors since 1994.

The California Complete Count Committee (CCCC) is an advisory panel of community leaders who represent diverse populations from across the state. The main purpose of the California Complete Count Committee is to assist in the development of a state Census strategy for a complete and accurate count of California’s population. The members work to recommend strategies to increase the count in their respective communities.

This position does not require Senate confirmation and there is no compensation.

- posted June 10, 2019

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CIMC Delegate and Former Participant received Prestigious Award at National Native Employment Conference

CIMC had the opportunity to participate in honoring Joseph Podlask as the recipient of the 2019 Alice BigPond Roach Memorial Award, given in recognition for outstanding community service, at the 40th National Indian and Native American Employment / Public Law 102-477 Training event held at the Choctaw Conference Center in Durant, Oklahoma, April 14-19, 2019. Mr. Podlasek, a member of the La Courte Oreilles Ojibwe Tribe, is the CEO of the Trickster Gallery, a CIMC Member organization. He was accompanied by Susan Stanley and Mark LaRoque from the CIMC Chicago Based Operations. Ms. Stanley nominated him as a former CIMC participant for this prestigious award in recognition of his numerous achievements for the American Indian commuinity in Chicago, throughout the state of Illinois, and across the United States. CIMC Executive Director Lorenda T. Sanchez and CIMC Chair Benjamin Charley, Jr., along with a number of other CIMC staff, were in attendance for this special recognition.

- posted April 26, 2019

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CIMC Staff recognized for Years of Service at National Native Employment Conference

Staff and board/council members from Indian and Native American Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and Public Law 102-477 grantees from thoughout the United States were recognized for 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40 years of service to Indian and Native American communities at the 40th National Indian and Native American Employment / Public Law 102-477 Training event held at the Choctaw Conference Center in Durant, Oklahoma, April 14-19, 2019.

Included in the 38 individuals who were honored were seven CIMC staff members. Three of these individuals were present at the event: Executive Director Lorenda T. Sanchez was recognized for 40 years, Executive Assistant Teresa Marie Willson was recogized for 25 years, and Redding Field Office Workforce Development Coordinator II Deanna Quintana was recognized for 20 years.

Other CIMC staff recognized but not in attendance were Human Resource Manager Diana Alvarez and Payroll Accountant Cleo Foseide for 40 years, Field Office Supervisor Velma WhiteBear for 35 years, and Field Operations Supervisor Eric Cooper for 30 years.

- posted April 26, 2019

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CIMC Executive Director participated in California Complete Count for Census 2020 Call to Action

CIMC Executive Director Lorenda T. Sanchez joined with a group of California State leaders, key advocates and community members to highlight California's efforts to ensure a complete and accurate Census count one year out from Census Day 2020. Other speakers included are California Complete Count Director Ditas Katague, CA Lieutenant Govenor Eleni Kounalakis, Delores Huerta, Assemblymember Marc Berman, Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, Senator Richard Pan, California Black Media Director Regina Wilson, Sacramento Area Congregations Together Executive Director Gabby Trejo, and Senator Tom Umberg.This kick-off event held on April 2, 2019 in the California Governor's Office in Sacramento was part of a week-long effort on April 1-7 known as the 2020 Census Call to Action. Link to full press briefing: https://www.facebook.com/AssemblyDems/videos/784551618597614

Link: Hear Lorenda share why a complete count is important for Native American and Alaska Native communities

- posted April 3, 2019

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CIMC selected to Partner with California State Census 2020 Office

The California State Census 2020 Office announced its selection of additional partners organizations to encourage participation of all Californians in the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2020 decennial count. As one of the organizations targeting nine hard to count populations (including Native American and tribal communities), CIMC submitted a proposal and was selected to share in $4,000,000 that the State has allocated so far for demographic-specific outreach.

- posted April 26, 2019

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CIMC Executive Director addressed Regional Native Employment and Training Event

CIMC Executive Director Lorenda T. Sanchez had the opportunity to address the 2019 Western Regional WIOA/477 Training held February 18-21, 2019 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The event was a gathering of workforce development professionals from Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act grantees, Public Law 102-477 Training grantees, and representatives of federal partner agencies. CIMC staff and volunteers in attendance also included Elizabeth Fernandez, Carol Jennings, Jaynee Peters, and Teresa Marie Willson.

- posted February 25, 2019

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CIMC Elders Program hosted Caregiver Training in Pala

The CIMC Elders Program provided Caregiver Training to 30 students at the Pala Casino Spa and Resort in Pala, California on February 7-10, 2019. Caregivers learned the skills needed to be a respite care provider. CIMC Chairman Benjamin Charley, Jr., along with CIMC staff and volunteers Charmaine Mix, Sandra Gillming, Christina Arzate, and Jaynee Peters, were in attendance.

- posted February 25, 2019

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CIMC Executive Director served as Panelist for Census 2020 California Complete Count Tribal Webinar

CIMC Executive Director Lorenda T. Sanchez served as a panelist for the California Complete Count Webinar on Tribal Funding, Outreach, and Engagement for Census 2020 on January 8, 2019. Objectives of the Webinar were to communicate the importance and benefits of engaging in Census, provide information on Federal and State Census outreach strategies and timelines, and identify opportunities to partner with the State and Tribes to achieve a complete count of all California's communities in Census 2020. Ms. Sanchez, along with five other Native community representatives, provided a panel discussion on how the census impacts our communities. Resources: Why it is Important; Why We Ask; My Tribal Area; 2020Census Jobs

- posted January 23, 2019

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CIMC Elders Program participated in Annual Native American Elders Christmas Party

Michael Hunter, Chairman of the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians (CIMC Member) with the ten eldest Elders in attendance.

Elders from the CIMC Elders Program participating tribes had the opportunity to attend the 9th Annual Native American Elders Christmas Party on December 2, 2018 in Redwood Valley, California. The annual event, with more than 200 in attendance, was hosted by Hope 4 Natives, a nonprofit organization based in Ukiah, California. The party welcomed all Native elders (60+) with a catered lunch, bingo, and door prizes. Rachel Van Koughnet and Jaynee Peters from CIMC attended and provided CIMC Elders Program information to the attendees.

- posted December 4, 2018

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CIMC Staff and Board attended Memorial for G. David Singleton

CIMC staff and members of the CIMC Board of Directors had the opportunity to join with many community members for a memorial service for G. David Singleton on November 18, 2018 at the Davis Community Church in Davis, California. Board members in attendance were Benjamin Charley Jr., Stacy Dixon, Tanya Estrada, and Erna Smith. Members of the Big Sandy Rancheria Veterans of Foreign Wars Color Guard (Dirk Charley, Gene Charley, Benjamin Charley Jr., and Steve Archer) presented the colors and the United States Flag to the daughter and son of Mr. Singleton, who was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. CIMC staff had the honor of coordinating the meal for the gathering following the service.

- posted November 20, 2018

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Board of Directors with gifts made by California Native Glass and Executive Director Lorenda T. Sanchez

CIMC held the 40th Annual Membership on November 2-3, 2018 at the Pala Casino Spa Resort in Pala, California. This meeting was a time for members and other attendees to receive information and celebrate CIMC's accomplishments during the past four decades, which included a visual timeline of milestones and activities throughout the years. An important session on the 2020 Census was presented by Norm DeWeaver, an advocate for Native Americans, and Jessica Imotichey from the U.S. Census Bureau on Friday afternoon. Included in the meeting proceedings were recognitions of both current Board and staff for Years of Service. Board Member Kim Edward Cook was recogonized for five years of service, and a number of staff members were recognized for various years of service. Three staff members were recognized for 40 years of service: Diana Alvarez, Cleo Foeside, and Lorenda T. Sanchez. Member tribes and organizations received recognition for their years of CIMC membership. The Sacramento Geographic Service Area (GSA) was selected as the Outstanding GSA for Program Year 2017 and 34 members were named Outstanding Members for Program Year 2017. A presentation on the 4th Annual Gathering of American Indian Veterans was made by Joseph Podlasek, delegate from the Trickster Art Gallery. In addition CIMC made a special presentation to Jon Singleton and Marea Singleton Haslett in honor of their father G. David Singleton (1935-2018). Several past participants and a number of former members of the Board of Directors were welcomed by CIMC.

- posted November 20, 2018

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CIMC recognized G. David Singleton at 40th Annual Membership Meeting

Mr. G. David Singleton (1935-2018) was recognized at the CIMC 40th Annual Membership Meeting, held on November 2-3, 2018 at the Pala Casino Spa Resort in Pala, California for his many years of service to CIMC. He served as a member of the CIMC Native American Workforce Investment Council for the past five years, and for more than 30 years he served in other capacities for CIMC including consultant and volunteer. David's children Marea Singleton Haslett and Jonathan Singleton both traveled from the east coast to be present for this special recognition. Jonathan also participated, in his father's honor, with the Big Sandy Rancheria Color Guard to present and retire the colors. Both David and Jonathan are U.S. Navy Veterans.

A compilation of photographs and tribute comments to David was shown as a PowerPoint.

Memorial service, scheduled for Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 2:00 pm, will be held at the Davis Community Church, 412 C Street, Davis, CA 95616.

Obituary for G. David Singleton

- posted November 8, 2018

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CIMC Elders Program hosted Elder Caregiver Health and Wellness Conference in Tuolumne

The CIMC Elders Program hosted an Elder Caregiver Health and Wellness Conference on October 23-24, 2018 at the Black Oak Casino Resort in Tuolumne, California with 25 attendees. The conference consisted of an Elder wellness component (by Calvin Hedrick), a cultural activity (by Darla Pikyavit), a Medicare informational session (by Paula Holden, nutrition information, and training in wills and trusts.

- posted November 7, 2018

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CIMC CCDBG Program Staff attended Regional ACF Office of Child Care Conference

CIMC Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Program staff traveled to Seattle, Washington for the Office of Child Care American Indian and Alaska Native Regional Conference, held on September 24-27, 2018. Ms. Sarah M. King and Mr. Jeff Morris took part in the Quality workshop track that included Exploring Ideas and Innovations for Quality Activities in AI/AN CCDF Program, Meeting Community Needs Through Quality Improvement, Developing Policies and Procedures for Improving Quality, Building Quality with Effective Program Budgeting, and Prioritizing Quality Goals through Strategic Planning. The Conference, which included programs from seven states, was presented by the Office of Child Care, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in cooperation with the National Center on Tribal Early Childhood Development, a Service of the Office of Child Care.

- posted October 1, 2018

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CIMC Elders, Board Members and Staff attended National Native Aging Conference

CIMC made it possible for 19 elders from the CIMC Elders Program participating tribes to attend the recent 21st National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA) Biennial Conference. The 2018 NICOA Conference on Aging in Indian Country was held at the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, California on September 10-13, 2018. CIMC Board of Directors Chairman Mr. Benjamin Charley, Jr. was one of the veterans honored at the Veterans Honoring Luncheon and is the newly elected Treasurer for the NICOA Board. Other CIMC Board Members in attendance were Ms. Jackie WiseSpirit, Ms. Barbara Bird and Ms. Roseanne Moose. Ms. Dina Nachor, representing the Tejon Indian Tribe (CIMC Member) was selected to receive the Caregiver Award, one of the three NICOA Honoring our Elders Awards. Also in attendance were CIMC Executive Director Lorenda T. Sanchez, CIMC Elders Progam staff Charmaine Mix and Sandra Gillming, and CIMC Escondido Field Office staff Christina Arzate. CIMC volunteers in attendance were Jaynee Peters and Tonya Mix-Baltazar.

- posted September 24, 2018

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CIMC staff served as Panelists at Tribal TANF Technical Assistance Meeting

CIMC Executive Director Lorenda T. Sanchez, and Field Operations Supervisor Eric Cooper served as part of the panel for the "Creating Client-Centered Career Pathway Programs that Respond to Local Employment Needs" session to present information on the CIMC Native Entrepreneur Training Program at USDHHS Administration for Children and Families, Office of Family Assistance Regions IX-X Tribal TANF Technical Assistance Meeting. The meeting was held in Suquamash, Washington on August 21-23, 2018. Also in attendance was Deanna Quintana, Workforce Development Coordinator, CIMC Redding Field Office.

- posted August 27, 2018

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CIMC staff attended Annual Census Information Center Training Conference

CIMC staff member Teresa Marie Willson, representing the CIMC Census Information Center (CIC) had the opportunity to meet with other representatives of CICs located throughout the Nation. This annual training conference provides CIC network members with training and technical support on Census Bureau data products and services. This year's training, held in Kansas City, Missouri on August 22-24, 2018, focused on preparations for the decennial 2020 Census. The CIMC CIC is one of 52 nonprofits nationwide and one of five American Indian and Alaska Native organizations serving as a CIC.

- posted August 27, 2018

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CIMC participated in National Gathering of Native American Veterans

CIMC Board of Directors Chairman Benjamin Charley, Jr. (US Marine Corps veteran) along with the Big Sandy Rancheria of Mono Indians-Veterans of Foreign Wars Color Guard, and CIMC Executive Director Lorenda T. Sanchez traveled to Illinois for the 4th Annual National Gathering of American Indian Veterans on July 20-22, 2018. This is a yearly event held in the summer at Cantigny Park in Wheaton, Illinois and is hosted by the Trickster Art Gallery (CIMC Member) This three-day event honors veterans and military personnel of all cultures, eras, and branches in a Native way. Gathering included special panels led by veterans and veterans service providers on topics ranging from traditional health and wellness, working with the VA, jobs and economic development for veterans after service, and more.

- posted July 25, 2018

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CIMC Elders Program hosted Caregiver Health and Wellness Conference in Susanville

The CIMC Elders Program Caregiver Health and Wellness Conference had 25 attendees. In addition to training in elder wellness and nutrition, attendees received MIPPA and Wlll & Trust training. The conference was held at the Diamond Mountain Casino Resort in Susanville, California on July 17-18, 2018.

The next Elder Caregiver Health and Wellness Conference is scheduled for October 23-24, 2018 at the Black Oak Casino Resort in Tuolumne, California. Download: Flyer | Application

- posted July 20, 2018

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CIMC CPY Program hosted "Hack the Rez" Coding Boot Camp for Youth

The CIMC Career Pathways for Youth Program, partnering with The NBCUniversal Foundation, recently hosted the "Hack the Rez" Coding Boot Camp for youth. Through this training, 23 youth received website development training and each launched their own website. Each youth who completed the training were provided with a Mac laptop computer, purchased with funding from the Macdonald Foundation. Training was provided by General Assembly. The Boot Camp was held at the Pala Casino Spa Resort on June 25-July 3, 2018.

- Posted July 11, 2018

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CIMC featured in National Congress of American Indians Workforce Development Toolkit

CIMC, specifically the "Leadership Training for Entrepreneurial/Small Business/Economic Development" program is featured as an innovative program in the Leadership Matters section of the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) "Tribal Workforce Development: A Decision-Framing Toolkit" NCAI identifies this toolkit as “A nation-building checklist for tribal workforce development." This toolkit shares the main findings of NCAI’s multi-year research project examining the innovative approaches to workforce development that tribal nations along with Native organizations and tribal colleges and universities are forging, how they are achieving success (as they define it), and why....read more

NCAI's Tribal Workforce Development Toolkit: An Overview (video)

NCAI Breakout Session: A Nation-Building Toolkit for Tribal Workforce Development (video)

- posted June 27, 2018

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CIMC Elders Program hosted Caregiver Training in Oroville

The CIMC Elders Program provided Caregiver Training to 26 students at the Gold Country Casino & Resort in Orovile, California on April 20-23, 2018. Caregivers learned the skills needed to be a respite care provider.

- posted May 8, 2018

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CIMC 2018 Native Entrepreneur Training Program graduated 24 Emerging Entrepreneurs

Graduates of the 2018 CIMC Leadership Training for Entrepreneurial / Small Business / Economic Development class were honored with a graduation banquet at the Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln, California on April 25, 2018. See Media Releases for each Graduate.

- posted April 27, 2018

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CIMC awarded Grant by The NBCUniversal Foundation to host Coding Boot Camp for Native Youth

The NBCUniversal Foundation has awarded a $25,000 grant award which will allow CIMC to host Hack the Rez, a seven day coding boot camp for Native youth, 16-24 years of age. The boot camp will be held on the Pala Reservation and is co-hosted by the CIMC Escondido Field Office and the CIMC Career Pathway for Youth Program. See Training Flyer for location and date.

- posted April 27, 2018

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CIMC Staff recognized for Contributions to Success of National Native Employment Conference

CIMC Staff members were recognized for contributions to the success of the 39th National Indian and Native American Employment / Public Law 102-477 Training Conference at the Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville, Louisiana on April 8-13,2018. L-R: Jaynee Peters, Volunteer; Carol Jennings, Executive Secretary; Teresa Marie Willson, Executive Assistant; Elizabeth Fernandez, Administrative Support Asisstant; and Rachel Van Koughnet, Administrative Secretary

- posted April 27, 2018

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CIMC Executive Director Re-Elected as Treasurer of the National Native Employment Conference

Ms. Lorenda T. Sanchez, CIMC Executive Director, was re-elected as the Treasurer for the National Indian and Native American Employment/Public Law 102-477 Training Conference. Elections were held on April 11, 2018.

- posted April 27, 2018

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CIMC Participant recognized as "Outstanding" at National Native Employment Conference

CIMC had the opportunity to participate in honoring Ms. Tessa Smith as one of four Outstanding Participants at the 39th National Indian and Native American Employment / Public Law 102-477 Training event held at the Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville, Louisiana, April 8-13, 2018. Ms. Smith, a member of the Pala Band of Mission Indians, was accompanied by Ms. Christina Arzate from the CIMC Escondido Field Office. Ms. Arzate nominated her for this prestigious award in recognition of her remarkable progress as a participant of the CIMC Workforce Development Program, under the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

- posted April 27, 2018

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CIMC has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Sierra Health Foundation 201 Responsive Grant Program. The grant award addresses increasing efficiency in delivery of high quality programs and services to Native Americans throughout Northern California... see full Media Release

- posted September 8, 2017

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CIMC has announced training dates for the 2018 Leadership Training for Entrepreneurial / Small Business / Economic Development.

  • January 23-25, 2018
  • February 21-22, 2018
  • March 20-22, 2018
  • April 24-25, 2018
  • Locations will be announced. Applicants selected to receive training must attend all four sessions to receive certification.
  • Applications are due November 20, 2017.

- posted August 21, 2017

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The 39th Annual Membership Meeting of the California Indian Manpower Consortium, Inc. will be held November 3-4, 2017 at the Pala Casino Spa and Resort in Pala, California.

Delegates from member tribes and organizations will gather to gain valuable information for their communities and to celebrate the accomplishments of Program Year 2016.

- Posted June 15, 2017

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CIMC Mobile App is available at:

(Instructional Brochure)

CIMC recently launched the CIMC Mobile App. Users may call directly or email each CIMC Field Office, or receive map directions to each office. Individuals who download the free CIMC Mobile App will also have the option to receive push notifications that will send messages about upcoming job trainings, available job openings, and upcoming events directly to their mobile devices (iPhone, iPad, Android, and Blackberry). CIMC Delegates can receive updates on programs for their communities.

Grant funding for the development of the CIMC Mobile App was received from the Sierra Health Foundation, an independent foundation committed to supporting health-related activities in Northern California.

- posted December 13, 2016

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CIMC staff received Chief's Award from the US DOL- Division of Indian and Native American Programs

CIMC Executive Director, Lorenda T. Sanchez and CIMC MIS Specialist, Jennifer Whitmore, were each recognized for contributions and dedication to the Indian and Native American (INA) communities by the U.S. Department of Labor, Division of Indian and Native American Programs.

They were honored at the 37th National Indian and Native American Employment / Public Law 102-477 Training event held in Reno, Nevada, August 21-25, 2016. The Chief's Award is the Division's top award for INA grantees.

- Posted August 31, 2016

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