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.
UAS Career Services team and the materials on this and other Career Services web pages are resources provided for the benefit of and are made available to any and all University of Alaska Southeast students, faculty and staff regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, parenthood, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws and regulations. UAS is committed to nondiscrimination as an institution and offers its services and support in a manner consistent with all applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, orders, and Board of Regents’ Policies, University Regulations, and related internal university processes and procedures.
Alaska-based Organizations
Exciting opportunities await 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 the rich heritage of Alaskans. Benefit from research opportunities, workshops, career services, health programs, and leadership development to thrive academically and professionally! 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 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 featuring guests from Alaska, the United States, Canada, and New Zealand.
⭐ Academic Medicine – supporting 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 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.
