Workforce Training Program
Eligibility & Applying

Eligibility

  • Enrolled member of the Navajo Nation
  • Preference given to, but not limited to, Navajo members from the Upper Fruitland, Nenahnezad, San Juan, Tse Daa Kaan and Tiis Tsoh Sikaad chapters.

Award Amounts

Award amounts are for one semester and are eligible for renewal:

  • Certificate: up to $1000 /  renewable for 2 semesters
  • Associate's Degree: up to $1,500 / renewable for 4 semesters, dependent on financial need
  • Bachelor's Degree: up to $2000 / renewable for 4 semesters, dependent on financial need

Funding for the PNM-Navajo Nation Workforce Training Program will be awarded by Navajo Technical University and San Juan College. 

Academic Eligibility

Students must:

  • Be admitted and registered at Navajo Technical University in Crownepoint or San Juan College in Farmington. 
  • Maintain grade levels set by the college to qualify for funding each semester.

Students who are currently enrolled at either schooland taking classes towards an approved certifcate or degree may be able to receive funding for the following semester.

Admissions Information


Navajo Technical University

  • Admissions information is available online at navajotech.edu. 
  • Once admitted and enrolled, email Heather Yazzie-Kinlahcheeny  or call her at (505) 786-4125  to request an application for the program. 

San Juan College

  • Admissions information is available online at sanjuancollege.edu.
  • Contact Michelle Peterson, San Juan College Native American Center at (505) 566-3363.