At the UAS Career Center, we deeply appreciate the diverse perspectives and stories that all of our students, including Indigenous students, contribute to our campus. Your experiences enrich our university and community, and the skills and values you’ve gained from your past experiences are important to hiring managers and committees. No matter your field of interest or your previous experiences, our staff are ready to guide you toward research, internships, student jobs, volunteer opportunities, and more!
This web page is designed to be open to any and all University of Alaska Southeast students, faculty and staff regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex, and is consistent with all current governing federal and state nondiscrimination law.
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 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.
