Yerington Paiute Tribe

The Yerington Paiute Tribe, Yerington, NV, will use their grant to strengthen the tribal library’s outreach programs and services in response to community needs. A Learning Center Coordinator will be hired to implement programming in which tribal elders and community experts will give hands-on presentations centered on cultural aspects of the Yerington Paiute Tribe. With new computer equipment and upgraded Internet connectivity, project staff will train community members in computer and information literacy. A job developer will conduct workshops to teach unemployed community members skills needed to write a resume, find job opportunities, and interview successfully. In addition, the Learning Center will coordinate with the local library system and schools to deliver comprehensive tutoring support for students in need of assistance.