The NAFOA Institute Career Basics is a free online career readiness and personal finance program designed for Native American youth and young professionals ages 18-28. The program provides opportunities for participants to improve career readiness, and personal finance skills, and advance their understanding of issues impacting Tribal economies.
Career Basics is also designed to prepare youth for the NAFOA Leadership Summit. Young professionals ages 22-28 years old participating in Career Basics are invited to apply for the NAFOA Leadership Summit.
Dates: June 11-July 15, 2026
Participants proceed at their own pace during their registered program dates, keeping in mind the closing date and upcoming Leadership Summit deadlines. The average curriculum completion time is 8-12 hours.