Section 3 Employment and Training Services

The Cherokee Nation Housing Authority is seeking a subcontractor to provide employment and training services targeted at low- and very low-income individuals within the local community, in alignment with HUD Section 3 requirements. This initiative aims to create meaningful job opportunities and workforce development pathways for residents of Sequoyah County, ensuring that economic benefits from federal housing and community development projects flow directly to those most in need. The subcontractor will be responsible for the full cycle of recruitment, hiring, and training, with an emphasis on culturally relevant and locally grounded approaches that reflect the needs and priorities of the Cherokee Nation community. The solicitation is open for responses until August 19, 2026, and falls under the NAICS code 611430 for other schools and instruction, indicating a focus on non-degree vocational or skills-based training. While no formal set-aside designation is specified, the contract is designed to advance the goals of HUD Section 3, which prioritize hiring and training individuals from households receiving federal housing assistance, as well as businesses owned by such individuals. Performance of the work is expected to be conducted primarily in Sequoyah County, with no further details provided on location or point of contact. The opportunity is posted on the Cherokee Nation procurement portal and is intended to support broader economic equity objectives within the tribal lands.