Owens Valley Career Development Center is a dedicated American Indian organization operating under a consortium of Sovereign Nations. OVCDC is providing the opportunity for improvement in the quality of life by focusing on education and self-sufficiency while protecting, preserving and promoting our cultures in the spirit of positive nation building for Native people of today and generations of tomorrow. Owens Valley Career Development Center started in 1976 as a small business focused on providing more career opportunities for Native Americans. As the company began to grow and branch into other areas, the number of Sovereign Nations within its consortium also began to grow. Nowadays, OVCDC is a multifaceted business reaching into all aspects of social services and educational services, as well as economic development markets, providing Native American communities with a mechanism for bettering quality of life. Whether through its strong support for cultural activities and traditional practices or through its efforts to bring modern technologies and choices to Indian Country, OVCDC is dedicated to its partnership with member communities and Indian Country as a whole.