The Executive Committee and Local Planning Committee are pleased to announce that the US Department of Labor, Indian and Native American Programs Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) 166/477 Western RegionalTraining will be held in Albuquerque, New Mexico at Hotel Albuquerque from November 16th – 20th, 2026, with a theme of Stronger Workforce, Stronger Nations.
This is a rich training for both tribes and urban based programs focusing on workforce development for Indian Country. Bringing well over 200 people to the Pacific Northwest, this training not only provides strong workforce development skills but also affords a focus on the beauty and services in the area. Join Us!
- Agenda At A Glance: This will be updated as presentations proposals are received and confirmed. To view the draft agenda, click here
- Raffle & Training Bag Items Needed: Do you have items to place in the conference bags? Shipping location coming soon. How many should you send? 250 of each is appreciated! Items should be mailed to Native Professionals Advancement Center – 6201 Uptown Blvd NE, Suite 203, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Make sure they arrive by October 31, 2026. Thank you!
Here Are The Conference Details
- Training Registration: The training registration fee is $400.
- To register online using a credit card, click here
- To register and pay using company check or money order, complete the Registration form and please send completed form via email to wioatraining@phxindcenter.org.
- Location & Hotel: The host hotel for this year’s training is Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town, 800 Rio Grande Blvd NW , Albuquerque, NM 87104. Reservations must be made by Monday, October 19, 2026 to receive the group rate.
- Click Here to reserve your room online using Group Code WIOA 2026.
- To register by phone call (866) 505-7829 and use Call in Code WIOA 2026.
- Conference Dates: November 16th – 20th, 2026
- Workshop Presentation Proposals
- Workshop presentation proposals are now being accepted. Deadline to submit is Friday, October 2, 2026. Completed forms should be sent to wioatraining@phxindcenter.org.
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Vendors and Exhibitors
- Limited spaces are available! Each vendor/exhibitor will receive 1 table and 2 chairs to use for the duration of the conference week.
- Click Here to reserve your space today!
- American Indian Community Vendor: $150 (plus 1 raffle item)
- Non-Profit Exhibitor: $250 (plus 1 raffle item)
- Tribal Enterprise: $300 (plus 1 raffle item)
- Private Business: $725 (plus 1 raffle item)
Watch this page for updates, keeping you informed…
For questions or more information call the Phoenix Indian Center at 602-264-6768.
