Budget and scheduling limitations make it challenging to train all those who need training, whether in TAP or other NVTI classes.

NVTI and the University of Colorado continue to do their best to get training to those who need it. Doing more with less is something we all are familiar with. One way to get more training to more people is to hit the road. That's what NVTI's trainers have done recently, and will do again shortly.

Many TAP facilitators overseas who were hired by The Native American Management Services (NAMS) need the NVTI TAP training course. Two classes were arranged, one for Europe and one for the Pacific. NAMS is contracted by DOL/VETS to conduct TAP workshops in facilities where LVER staff are not available or when requested by the state plan, and also in other instances.

In May, NVTI Training Manager Jan Trunce and Senior Instructor LeeDel Cohenour traveled to Sembach Air Base near Kaiserslautern, Germany. Nineteen participants, including staff from NAMS, DOD and ACAP, attended the training. The course was just like the regular 4 1/2 day TAP class conducted in Denver. Participants were from bases in Germany, Italy, Spain and the Azores. Cohenour said, "Training was a great and there were a lot of creative training ideas and techniques shared."

July 18-22, senior instructors Bret Anderson and Vaune Shelbourn in Seoul, South Korea at the Dragon Hill Lodge, where approximately 22 participants are scheduled to attend training.

There may be other overseas trips in the future, depending on the need and ability to schedule. "The Germany training was a success, as I'm sure the South Korea trip will be," Trunce said. "Besides bringing participants to Denver, or traveling to them, NVTI is also exploring possible e-learning methods that could be utilized."

NVTI is always researching and looking into providing training as needed to best meet your needs. If you have not done so, be sure to check out NVTI's TAP Facilitator website. This helpful site contains TAP manuals and other support materials for those who train TAP workshops. Recently, NVTI released a mini-CD to promote the use of this valuable website. Interested in a mini-disc? Contact The NVTI Media Group.