[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 25, Volume 1] [Revised as of April 1, 2005] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 25CFR27.7] [Page 122] TITLE 25--INDIANS CHAPTER I--BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PART 27_VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR ADULT INDIANS--Table of Contents Subpart B_Administrative Procedures Sec. 27.7 Approval of courses for vocational training at institutions. (a) A course of vocational training at any institution, public or private, offering vocational training may be approved by the Assistance Secretary; provided: (1) The institution is accredited by a recognized national regional accrediting association; or (2) The institution is approved for training by a state agency authorized to make such approvals; and (3) It is determined that there is reasonable certainty of employment for graduates of the institution in their respective fields of training. (b) Cooperative education (a combination of classroom theory with related practical job experience) is considered as valuable learning experience and is specifically allowed and encouraged. (c) Vocational training courses offered through Indian tribal governments need not be accredited but must show reasonable expectation of leading to employment and be approved by the Area Director.