WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Through the leadership of President Buu Nygren and the dedicated efforts of the Navajo Nation Washington Office, the Navajo Nation protected more than $9 million in federal workforce development funding, preventing those resources from reverting back to the federal government and ensuring they continued to benefit the Navajo people.
The funding, which covered workforce development resources from 2019 through 2021, was successfully preserved through the work of the Navajo Nation Washington Office. Instead of being lost, those funds now continue supporting scholarships, tuition assistance, workforce development, career and technical education, job training programs, and other initiatives that help Navajo students and workers build valuable skills, pursue higher education, and prepare for successful careers.
The administration has also expanded educational opportunities by strengthening partnerships that invest in the next generation of Navajo professionals. These efforts include the Yideeską́ądi Nitsáhákees Scholarship and renewed agreements with the University of Arizona’s Colleges of Law and Veterinary Medicine, helping create pathways for more Navajo attorneys, veterinarians, and other professionals to return home and serve their communities.
“Education and workforce development are among the greatest investments we can make in the future of the Navajo Nation,” said President Buu Nygren. “Protecting opportunities like these means investing in our people, strengthening our workforce, and building a brighter future for generations to come.”
Protecting more than $9 million in federal workforce development funding is more than preserving dollars. It is about creating lasting opportunities for Navajo students, strengthening career pathways for Navajo workers, and ensuring critical investments continue serving communities across the Navajo Nation for years to come.
