Native American Community Development Training

Addressing the unique needs of Native communities across the country

Recognizing the need for effective homeownership and economic development strategies, the NeighborWorks Training Institute offers high-quality training opportunities tailored specifically to Native Americans and community development practitioners serving Native communities.

This specialized curriculum has helped to build the capacity of hundreds of Native organizations in the areas of homebuyer education, financial education, organizational development and planning and housing development. To ensure the training is exceptional quality, NeighborWorks employs a team of trainers who are the best in their fields and possess a unique combination of technical knowledge, adult-learning expertise, and an intimate understanding of Native culture. Attending a Native American Community Development course at a NeighborWorks Training Institute offers participants the opportunity to gain practical tools, new ideas and fresh solutions, while networking with peers working across the country.

NeighborWorks offers a wide array of Native-focused courses

• NA130 Leveraging Resources for Housing and Other Development Projects in Native Communities
• NA131 Introduction to Planning in Native Communities
• NA132 Introduction to Housing Development in Native Communities
• NA140 Developing and Implementing a Financial Education Program in Native Communities
• NA141 Creating a Path to Self-Sufficiency through Native Integrated Asset Building Strategies
• NA142 Building Native Communities Financial Education Curriculum: Training the Trainer
• NA150 Cultivating Success for Native Organizations
• NA151 Dynamic Communication and Facilitation Techniques for Native Communities
• NA152 Surviving Harsh Elements: Enhancing a Native Organization’s Sustainability
• NA153 Leadership Development in Native Communities
• NA160 Native Financial Education Instructor Training
• NA161 Native Community Development Financial Institutions: What is Your Role?
• NA170 Developing and Strengthening Native Financial Institutions
• NA171 Bringing Money Back to Your Community: Making VITA and EITC Benefit Your Clients!
• NA210 Native American Homebuyer Education Methods: Training the Trainer