Career Services is devoted to championing Indigenous students and alumni at UAS as they balance their careers and cultural identities. Our Career Services team respects the sovereignty of all Indigenous nations and is firmly committed to supporting the self-determined success of our Indigenous students and alumni.
The Career Center is a space where you can find support for your questions, be your authentic self, and access resources to aid you as you enter the workforce. Whether you’re a freshman, graduating senior, or alumni, we recommend scheduling an in-person or virtual appointment with a UAS career advisor via Handshake.
Alaska-based Organizations
Exciting opportunities await Indigenous students with Alaska Native organizations! Access scholarships, grants, internships, and jobs that offer financial aid and hands-on experience. Engage in cultural programs, community projects, and mentorship with professionals to strengthen your career prospects while honoring your heritage. Benefit from research opportunities, workshops, career services, health programs, and leadership development to thrive academically and professionally while staying true to your identity! Check out the links below 👇
- Alaska Native Regional Corporations
- Alaska Tribes
- Cultural Heritage Institutions
- ANCSA Regional Non-profit Organizations
⭐Indigenous Professional Associations⭐
Professional organizations embrace students, acknowledging them as the future leaders in their fields. There are numerous compelling reasons for students to join these organizations or societies:
- Establish professional connections and expand your network
- Access exclusive job boards
- Stay informed about emerging industry trends, products, and resources
- Participate in professional development opportunities such as webinars and conferences
Podcasts
⭐ Tongue Unbroken (Tlél Wudakʼóodzi Ḵaa Lʼóotʼ) – a podcast about Native American language revitalization and decolonization, exploring themes of identity, resilience, erasure, and genocide, and featuring guests from Alaska, the United States, Canada, and New Zealand.
⭐ Academic Medicine – supporting American Indian students pursuing careers in medicine and science
⭐Young Lawyer Rising – a woman’s courageous career path from law school to becoming the 1st Native American woman of the American Bar Assoc.
⭐Beyond the Art – a podcast about the Native American art world
⭐Medicine Talkers – all things health through an Indigenous lens
⭐Heritage Voices – centers Indigenous community voices in discussions on anthropology, heritage, and land management
⭐All My Relations -a place to explore relationships, and to think through Indigeneity in all its complexities.
