Native Infrastructure Careers and Education (NICE) Project
The NICE Project seeks to increase Indigenous-identifying workers in mid-to-high skilled occupations in the electrified transportation, public transit, and green energy sectors by supporting 180 individuals to receive education and training.
NICE is fully funded for 5 years by a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Building Pathways to Infrastructure Jobs Program. This accounts for 52% of the total Native Workforce Services Program budget.
The NICE Project is part of the United Indians’ Native Workforce Services Program.
NICE Project Goals
- Increase Indigenous enrollment in industry related training and education programs.
- Increase Indigenous representation in mid- to high-skilled occupations.
- Convene a transit and electrified transportation sector partnership with industry leaders and public partners to increase coordination and cooperation.
Are you interested in a career in a growing industry? Or enrolled in or planning to enroll in a training or education program related to electric vehicles, public transportation, or green energy?
If so, click here to add your name to our interest form and start your career journey today!
Scroll down to see a list of the NICE Eligible Career Pathways!
NICE Project Eligibility
- All Indigenous individuals are welcome to apply regardless of tribal enrollment status!
- Reside in or able to meet in King, Snohomish, or Pierce Counties.
- At least 18 years old.
- Must enroll in a training or education program related to electrified transportation, public transit, or green energy as included in the chart below. ↓
- Low income or unemployed.
- Registered with Selective Service, if male.
**NOTE: Eligible tribal members will be co-enrolled in WIOA, and those that are not eligible for co-enrollment may be assigned a case manager with our program partners at Seattle Jobs Initiative.
Eligibility Documents Requested at Intake
- Tribal Enrollment Letter or ID (to determine eligibility for co-enrollment in WIOA)
- Address Verification (utility bill or other mail)
- Photo Identification (State ID or Driver’s License)
- Social Security Card
- Birth Certificate
- Income verification (check stub, payroll history, or other source of income received)
Public assistance Award Letter (DSHS, unemployment or TAN)
Our Project Partners
Training Providers
- Seattle Colleges
- Machinist Institute
- Shoreline College
- Renton Technical College
- Emerald Cities Collaborative
- Cascade Job Corps
Employers
- Seattle City Light
- King County Metro
- Puget Sound Solar
- Sound Transit
- Puget Sound Energy
Community Organizations
- Seattle Jobs Initiative
- Workforce Development Council Seattle-King County
- City of Seattle
- Swinomish Tribe
- Puyallup Tribe
- King County
If you’d like to join our partnership, please call 425-414-0051 or email NWSP@unitedindians.org.
Sector Partnerships
The NICE Projects will bring industry leaders and public partners together to identify and address concerns in the career pathways in transit and electrified transportation sector of the central Puget Sound Region.
