Native American Employment Program

American Indian

Welcome to the American Indian Employment Program. The Exchange associates can benefit from all special emphasis programs in through education and growth opportunities dedicated to the development and retention of talented individuals. It is our hope that through aggressive goals and strategies all The Exchange associates have opportunity for advancement and growth.

GOAL # 1

Expose and remove barriers to recruitment, advancement and retention.

GOAL # 2

Increase the representation of American Indian Associates in the The Exchange work force at all levels.

GOAL # 3

Increase the awareness of American Indian culture and its contributions to America and the world.

STRATEGIES:

  1. Recruit additional American Indian associates into the workforce in both hourly paid and management roles.
  2. Mentor American Indian associates to develop future leaders and increase promotion potential of those associates.
  3. Advertise the various venues associates can use to increase their promotion potential and their contribution to The Exchange.
  4. Develop community relations with American Indian groups in the community.

Celebrating Native American Awareness with a Gathering of Nations

Throughout our history, American Indian and Alaska Native peoples have been an integral part of the American character. Against the odds, America's first peoples have endured, and they remain a vital cultural, political, social, and moral presence.

Tribal America has brought to this great country certain values and ideas that have become ingrained in the American spirit: the knowledge that humans can thrive and prosper without destroying the natural environment; the understanding that people from very different backgrounds, cultures, religions, and traditions can come together to build a great country; and the awareness that diversity can be a source of strength rather than division.Nations Network

The Mission of the Nations Network is to provide all associates with educational opportunities, and skills development to ensure cultural competence. To accomplish this, the Nations Network collaborates with managers and associates to ensure diversity is communicated throughout the organization.

Special Emphasis Programs

The three Special Emphasis programs required by law, regulation or Executive Order are:

While the law does not require other Special Emphasis Programs, The Exchange chose to have or add the following additional Special Emphasis programs: