CA Indian Manpower Consortium

What CA Indian Manpower Consortium does

California Indian Manpower Consortium, Inc. (CIMC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1978 and headquartered in Sacramento, California, that provides employment, training, elder nutrition, child care, caregiver support, census data, and community development services to Native American communities across California, Illinois, and three counties in Iowa. The organization operates as a tribally-governed consortium of more than 80 member tribes and tribal organizations, structured across eight Geographic Service Areas with field offices in Sacramento, Bishop, Pala/Escondido, Fresno, Redding, San Bernardino/San Jacinto, Ukiah, and Chicago. Programs are delivered through a combination of in-person intake and case management at field offices, on-site delivery at reservation/rancheria locations (e.g., the Elders Nutrition Program at 20+ sites), partnerships with 19 Local Workforce Investment Boards, and digital channels including a mobile app on iOS and Android and the Condor Success and Career Academy online learning platform powered by Grade Results. CIMC's core technology is a Centralized Records Management System (CRMS) used across all field offices for paperless client records, case management, and individual service plan documentation.

CIMC's funding model is grant-driven rather than commercial: the principal revenue stream is federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Section 166 grants from the U.S. Department of Labor, supplemented by HHS grants under Title VI of the Older Americans Act (Elders Nutrition, National Caregiver Support), HHS Administration for Children and Families (CCDBG, Native Employment Works), HHS Administration for Native Americans (7th Generation Coders), and discretionary state and foundation grants (California Energy Commission, California Workforce Development Board, California HCD, Sierra Health Foundation, NBCUniversal Foundation, Workforce Matters). Services are delivered free of charge to eligible Native American individuals; no commercial pricing is applied. The go-to-market motion is community-led — CIMC engages member tribes through annual membership meetings, geographic service area convenings, social media presence across each field office, and outreach via the Condor Connection newsletter and mobile app notifications.

The organization holds distinctive institutional positions that are difficult to replicate: it has been a U.S. Census Bureau-designated Census Information Center since 1988 (one of a limited number nationally) and is one of five WIOA Section 166 grantees that received a 2021 DINAP Grantee Award, with its Executive Director receiving the U.S. Department of Labor Chief's Award in 2016, 2021, and 2023. Other core programs include the Native Entrepreneur Training Program (500+ graduates), the 7th Generation Coders Project (computer science training for Native youth), the High Road Training Project (construction and utilities apprenticeships with labor unions), and the Elevate Youth California substance abuse prevention program.

Name

CA Indian Manpower Consortium

Legal name

California Indian Manpower Consortium, Inc.

Website

https://cimcinc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CIMC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1978 that delivers workforce development, elder nutrition, child care, caregiver support, and census data services to Native American communities across California, Illinois, and Iowa through 9 field offices and a consortium of 80+ member tribes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Funding: The principal funding source is the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), specifically Section 166 grants administered by the U.S. Department of Labor. These funds support workforce development, employment, and training services for eligible Native Americans.
2. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Grants: CIMC administers six grants funded through HHS/Administration on Community Living/Administration on Aging, authorized under Title VI of the Older Americans Act. These support the Elders Nutrition Program and National Caregiver Support Program. Additional HHS grants fund the Native Employment Works (NEW) program and the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) through ACF.
3. U.S. Department of Labor Grant: CIMC is funded in part by the U.S. Department of Labor for workforce development programming.
4. California Workforce Development Board Funding: The High Road Training Project is funded by the California Workforce Development Board.
5. California Energy Commission Funding: Funding from the California Energy Commission supports the Accelerating Tribal EV Charging Infrastructure project.
6. California Department of Housing and Community Development CDBG Grants: CIMC received Community Development Block Grants through the California Department of Housing and Community Development for COVID-19 relief projects including the Sustaining Native American Economies Project and COVID Education Recovery Project.
7. Foundation Grants: Funding from The Sierra Health Foundation supports the Elevate Youth California project and other initiatives. Additional grants from the NBCUniversal Foundation and Sierra Health Foundation support youth programming and operational improvements.
8. California Census 2020 Office Funding: Funding awarded by the California Complete Count Census 2020 Office to support outreach and communication campaigns for Native American communities.
9. Fund for Workforce Equity Grant: CIMC received a grant of up to $75,000 from the Fund for Workforce Equity, a pooled investment fund led by Workforce Matters, to pilot innovative strategies for workforce equity.
10. Public Health Institute / Together Toward Health Grant: A $500,000 grant from the Public Health Institute's Together Toward Health program funded COVID-19 outreach and testing initiatives in Native American communities.
11. The Center at Sierra Health Foundation COVID-19 Community Health Project: A $112,119 grant from The Center at Sierra Health Foundation funded a COVID-19 Community Health Project to disseminate culturally relevant COVID-19 information.
12. USDHHS/ACF/Administration for Native Americans Grant: A three-year discretionary grant from ANA funds the 7th Generation Coders Project to develop computer science skills in Native American youth ages 16-24.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CIMC delivers federally funded programs to Native American communities across California, Illinois, and three counties in Iowa, including WIOA-funded workforce development, Title VI-funded elder nutrition, Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) subsidies, National Caregiver Support, census information services, online education through Condor Academy, and culturally-relevant entrepreneur and youth training programs. The organization operates through eight California field offices plus Chicago Based Operations under a tribally-led consortium governance model.

Product overview

CA Indian Manpower Consortium (CIMC) is a nonprofit organization providing employment and training services to Native American communities. The organization operates as a consortium of programs rather than a unified software product, offering multiple service lines including the Workforce Development Program (WIOA-funded employment and training), Elders Nutrition Program, Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (CCDBG), Census Information Center, National Caregiver Support Program, and Condor Success and Career Academy. Additional programs include the High Road Training Project (construction industry apprenticeships), Native Entrepreneur Training Program (business development), Elevate Youth California (substance abuse prevention for youth), 7th Generation Coders Project (coding bootcamps), COVID Education Recovery Project, and Census 2020 outreach initiatives. CIMC also provides a mobile app for community access to services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Workforce Development Program Employment and training services for American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians funded through the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), providing core services, intensive services, youth services, training services, work experience, and supportive services.
• Elders Nutrition Program Comprehensive supportive and nutritional services for eligible Indian elders funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, including congregate meals, home delivered meals, and information and assistance.
• Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (CCDBG) Child care payment services for Indian children from participating tribes, funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, supporting working parents and those in educational or vocational training programs.
• Census Information Center Census Information Center designated by the U.S. Census Bureau since 1988, making census information accessible to underserved, minority, and lower income communities through customized research and data tabulations.
• High Road Training Project Apprenticeship pipeline program providing training, certification, case management and supportive services to unemployed or underemployed Native Americans for quality jobs in Construction and Utilities industries, funded by the California Workforce Development Board.
• Condor Success and Career Academy Online education platform powered by Grade Results, enabling students to complete school, earn high school diplomas, or complete pathway certification programs with individualized instruction and 24/7 live support.
• Native Entrepreneur Training Program Culturally-relevant entrepreneurial training program providing workshops in business plan development, marketing, operations, financial management, and human resource management across four sessions over four months.
• National Caregiver Support Program Family caregiver support program providing information, assistance with accessing services, counseling, support groups, caregiver training, respite care, and supplemental services for family caregivers.
• Elevate Youth California (Vision Keepers Youth Alliance) Substance abuse prevention program for Native American youth ages 14-18 offering culturally relevant activities, peer-led support groups, and leadership conferences, funded by The Sierra Health Foundation.
• 7th Generation Coders Project Computer science skills training program for Native American youth ages 16-24 providing coding bootcamps and website development training, funded by USDHHS/ACF/Administration for Native Americans.
• COVID Education Recovery Project Online education recovery program helping Native American youth ages 5-24 achieve grade level progression and graduation through online courses, tutoring, and GED services in partnership with GradeResults.
• Native Employment Works (NEW) Program Employment program for members of participating tribes receiving TANF, providing job readiness training, job search, job placement, work experience, educational training, and entrepreneurial planning.
• CIMC Mobile App Mobile application available on iOS and Android enabling users to contact field offices, receive directions, and get push notifications about job trainings, events, and member updates.
• Census 2020 California Complete Count Project Outreach and communication campaign to educate, motivate, and activate Native Americans in California to participate in the 2020 Census, working with partner organizations across the state.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ Native American individuals have graduated from the CIMC Native Entrepreneur Training Program.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and key.

• Grade ResultscoreTechnology or IntegrationGrade Results is the technology platform powering CIMC's Condor Success and Career Academy. Founded in 2004, Grade Results provides over 170 apps and curriculum resources for students and parents through a multimedia online learning environment with live certified instructors (holding Masters Degrees or higher). CIMC students use this platform to complete school, earn high school diplomas, or complete pathway certification programs.
• Tribal Solutions GroupkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerTribal Solutions Group partnered with CIMC and Grade Results to co-host the Condor Education Event in Lakeport, California in July 2026, featuring a youth basketball tournament and community gathering aimed at supporting the creation of the Condor Charter School.
• Native Wellness InstitutekeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with CIMC Elders Program to host Wellness & Healing Gatherings for Native American elders. The partnership combines Indigenous wisdom with wellness programming covering topics such as forgiveness, grief and loss, mobility challenges, and sobriety.
• Rincon Band of Mission IndianskeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosted a three-day Wellness and Healing Gathering with CIMC Elders Program in Valley Center, California in March 2026.
• Bear River Band of Rohnerville RancheriakeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosted a Wellness and Healing Gathering with CIMC Elders Program in Loleta, California in July 2025.
• Local Tribal OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe High Road Training Project partners with local tribal organizations who provide quality jobs, wages, benefits, and include worker voice, worker safety and agency within their organizations. These partnerships create apprenticeship pipelines for unemployed, under-employed or low-income Native Americans in the Construction and Utilities industries.
• Labor UnionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe High Road Training Project partners with labor unions who provide apprenticeship opportunities, quality jobs with wages and benefits, and support worker voice and safety. Participants who complete the program can be hired by unions or partnering Tribes.
• Ecology ActionkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIMC partnered with Ecology Action in June 2025 to launch the Accelerating Tribal EV Charging Infrastructure, Planning, and Workforce Development project, funded by the California Energy Commission. Ecology Action provides technical expertise for this initiative targeting tribal communities.
• Bishop Paiute TribekeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner with CIMC and Ecology Action on the Accelerating Tribal EV Charging Infrastructure project, funded by the California Energy Commission, launched June 2025.
• Southern California Tribal Chairmen's Association (SCTCA)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCTCA represents 25 tribes and partnered with CIMC at the TECC Summit. SCTCA is a CIMC member organization and event sponsor. CIMC presented its EV Charging Infrastructure project during TECC partnership sessions.
• California Consortium for Urban Indian Health (CCUIH)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the California Complete Count Census 2020 Project. CCUIH served as a subcontractor working with CIMC to achieve key objectives to educate, motivate, and activate Native Americans in California to respond to the decennial 2020 Census.
• United Indian Nations, Inc.keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubcontractor in the California Complete Count Census 2020 Project, partnering with CIMC to conduct census outreach in Native American communities.
• Northern California Indian Development Council, Inc. (NCIDC)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubcontractor in the California Complete Count Census 2020 Project. NCIDC is one of the largest Census Information Center networks serving American Indian and Alaska Native organizations nationwide.
• Southern California American Indian Resource Center, Inc. (SCAIR)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubcontractor in the California Complete Count Census 2020 Project serving Southern California Native American communities.
• Owens Valley Career Development CenterkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubcontractor in the California Complete Count Census 2020 Project. OCDC also serves as CIMC's Eastern Sierra representative on the Native American Workforce Investment Council (NAWIC).
• California Tribal Business AlliancekeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsor of the 46th National Indian and Native American Employment and Training Conference co-hosted by CIMC in Sacramento, June 2026.
• Barona Band of Mission IndianskeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsor of the 46th National Indian and Native American Employment and Training Conference co-hosted by CIMC.
• Karuk TribekeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosted the 46th National Indian and Native American Employment and Training Conference with CIMC and Native American Health Center in Sacramento, June 2026, welcoming over 500 workforce development professionals from throughout the US.
• Native American Health CenterkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosted the 46th National Indian and Native American Employment and Training Conference with CIMC and Karuk Tribe in Sacramento, June 2026.
• Northern California Indian Development Council, Inc. (NCIDC)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCIDC now accepts online applications for services that were previously provided through CIMC's CSBG Program, indicating a service transition and continued referral relationship between the organizations.
• Local Workforce Investment Boards (LWIBS) and One-Stop PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCIMC partners with 19 Local Workforce Investment Boards across its service areas including Chicago Cook County Workforce Partnership, Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board, Golden Sierra Workforce Development Board, Sacramento Employment and Training Agency, and others for coordinated workforce service delivery.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC): NAIHC is the national advocacy and capacity-building organization for tribal housing programs. While broader than CIMC, it addresses Native American community infrastructure, workforce, and economic development needs across all federally recognized tribes and overlaps thematically with CIMC's workforce and community development programs.
• Goodwill Industries International: Goodwill Industries operates a national network of workforce development, job training, and social enterprise programs serving disadvantaged populations. While broader and not Native-specific, its workforce development, training, and supportive services model is structurally similar to CIMC's WIOA-funded Workforce Development Program.
• National Congress of American Indians (NCAI): NCAI is the oldest and largest Native American advocacy organization in the U.S., which explicitly featured CIMC's Leadership Training for Entrepreneurial/Small Business/Economic Development program in its Tribal Workforce Development Toolkit. Both operate at the intersection of tribal workforce, education, and policy advocacy.
• National Indian Education Association (NIEA): NIEA is the largest Native American education advocacy organization in the U.S. It overlaps with CIMC's Condor Academy, 7th Generation Coders, and Elevate Youth California programs by advocating for and supporting Native education initiatives at a national scale.

Regional players

• Sacramento Employment and Training Agency (SETA): SETA is a Local Workforce Investment Board that directly partners with CIMC for coordinated WIOA service delivery in the Sacramento region. It is a comparable workforce development administrator in the same geography, operating similar employment and training programs under WIOA but serving the broader (non-tribal-specific) population.

Direct peers

• American Indian Center of Chicago: American Indian Center of Chicago is a CIMC member organization delivering employment, cultural, educational, and social services to urban Native Americans in the Chicago area — the same geography CIMC serves through its Chicago Based Operations. It operates as a comparable community-based Indian Center.
• Southern California American Indian Resource Center (SCAIR): SCAIR is a Native American resource center serving Southern California that served as a subcontractor alongside CIMC on the California Complete Count Census 2020 Project. It offers culturally tailored services including workforce, education, and cultural programming for the same urban and tribal Native populations CIMC serves.
• Northern California Indian Development Council (NCIDC): NCIDC is a Native American community development organization serving Northern California that explicitly absorbed CIMC's former CSBG Program and now accepts applications for those services. It is the most directly comparable peer, operating overlapping workforce, education, and community services for tribes in CIMC's California footprint.
• United Indian Nations, Inc. United Indian Nations, Inc. is a California-based Native American advocacy and service organization that partnered with CIMC as a subcontractor on the Census 2020 Project, providing overlapping community outreach, education, and capacity-building services to tribal communities in California.
• California Consortium for Urban Indian Health (CCUIH): CCUIH serves as a consortium of urban Indian health organizations across California and was a Census 2020 Project subcontractor with CIMC. Its consortium model for delivering services to urban Native Americans closely parallels CIMC's consortium approach for tribal communities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/CIMCCBO
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC
• Facebookfacebook.com/CAIndianManpowerConsortium
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/california-indian-manpower-consortium-inc.

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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